I originally wanted to stay in Room #12, where Napoleon slept on March 16, 1815, on his march to Paris after his escape from Elba. However, for the same price (108 euros) they showed me room #55, which is a semi-detached suite, with a small patio facing the garden.
It was beautifully furnished, with incredible character (canopied bed), a large bath, and aircon. The hotel is very quiet, the front facing the main square, but the back facing a nice park, which runs parallel to the length of the hotel.
The hotel is about a 5-7 minute walk from the train station, at the edge of the veille ville - a perfect location. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly, and I really enjoyed my stay.
Napoleon's room is much smaller (but not small), with a balcony overlooking the square at the edge of the vielle ville. It is stylish with a nice bath, and a single bed.
I will definitely stay here again when I return to Avallon.
- Hostellerie De La Poste Avallon
