The owners of Les Carmes are the most magnificent people. While I kept trying to request a reservation via comcast internet last spring I could never get a resopnse, so I kept requesting. Turns out they were having a problem with comcast but made a phone call to me at my office to tell me they were completely booked. They... more

We stayed here for a few days as part of our honeymoon. The B&B itself and its owners were wonderful, however, the food and the dining athmosphere really made the whole stay simply awesome. The food was gourmet for a low price and the guests that we met through cocktail hour were interesting. Plus we really loved that we didn't... more

We spent four wonderful days and nights in June, 2009, at Les Carmes. The location is really beautiful, although not the easiest to find. Do not hesitate to call Mike or Ann for assistance in locating the property. It is situated on a poorly marked local farm road that connects small towns just east of Avignon. Once on the right... more

We stayed at this wonderful bed and breakfast in early Sept. and really enjoyed it. The room (top tower) was extremely spacious, the food - both breakfast and the incredible dinners were so delicious, and the ambiance - so peaceful yet welcoming. The dinners were a steal at 35 Euro each and i would highly recommend. I would return here... more

I'm repeating all the good reviews, I know but... We stayed 5 nights with our 2 girls, ages 6 and 8. Our rooms were large and comfortable,. Our hosts were great, attentive, professional yet approachable,warm to our children. The food was delicious and a great convenience, our girls would be served a simple meal an hour before the adults, we... more

Ann and Mike Parkes run the best small hotel (six rooms) in Provence. It is centrally located -- and an oasis of calm, beauty, rest and unbelieveable food. For those of us who are "challenged" by speaking French, the ability to communicate in English was lifesaving. Ann helped us plan our daily itinerary with suggestions of fabulous -- out of... more

My wife and I spent 6 lovely nights and 7 great days at Les Carmes. I cannot begin to say enough great things about Mike, Anne, son James (chef) and the rest of the congenial staff! From the moment that we arrived on property to the morning of our departure we were truly given the "Red Carpet" treatment by the... more

I spent 3 days and 2 nights at les Carmes, with my wife, in the beginning of August. We were lucky to get rooms since we booked in late July. On the first afternoon, we spent two hours in the kitchen with James (the place's cook and owners' son, who's been in the business for 12 years). That was an... more

I was going to say that they do the simple things well in Les Carmes but in a way that would be doing Mike and Anne a disservice because they do EVERYTHING well! They do the simple things well and make the difficult things look simple. The setting is straight from a Matisse painting - idyllic and picturesque, the food... more