A fabulous hotel for a romantic break if you enjoy history, attention to detail, quality and everything french.
We spent a night here in late August, as a break from our large group who were staying in a house nearby. It was an oasis of beauty, peace and quality. The pool and gardens are lovely. The bedrooms elegant and in keeping with french classic style. The public areas are quirky and interesting whilst maintaining a sense of history befitting of the former home of the Marquis de Sade!

Don't be disappointed by the approach to the Chateau, which has now been built around, as once you have entered the grounds you feel in a different world. There is a little road noise in the garden but not to a level which spoils things. We dined alfresco on the terrace restaurant which was excellent and beautifully lit when it got dark.

It was a fabulous short break and I would definitely recommend it.

The chateau is beautiful and tastefully decorated. We stayed in a large suite in the annex, which was less prestigious than the main building but still very nice. The hotel has a pool, and a beautiful garden. The dining room was also lovely, although the restaurant was full and therefore we did not have a chance to dine there. The location is alright. Mazan is a very small town in the middle of provence, very close to Carpentras, but the town itself is nothing special. The hotel is a good base to explore Provence and is located between avignon and Mont Ventoux.

We just returned from a visit to Provence. We stayed at a lovely Bastide with friends. However, for the first few days, we stayed at the Chateau Mazan.

We were excited by the reviews and were impressed with the property when we arrived. It is exactly what we like. Mazan is centrally located to lots of day trip. But a little off the tourist trail and you feel like this is the type of town where people work and live; Unlike some other the other smaller, tourist towns in the areas. The property in central to the old town. So that you can get a croissant in the morning and a walk around town at night and the property is understated, clean, well kept.

But...and I hate to say this....the staff was indifferent, bordering on rude right from the check in. We arrived in afternoon after a long drive and the man on reception greeted us. Then immediately took two calls while we waited. In fact, he never checked us in. Someone else came to the desk checked us in and showed us to our room. In general, the staff was polite, but seemed to be going through the motions.

We had dinner on the property both nights during our stay. Food was quite good. But the second night we make a special dessert order and we waited 45 minutes for it to arrive. In fact, three times a member of our party asked where it was and twice we had to get up from the table to inquire. In fact the third time the waiter was visibly iritated "C'est arrive!!" and the lady in charge saw all this, but just couldnt be bothered to ask what the problem was (she was chatting with one table of guests). We had three children waiting for the birthday cake and when it arrived no one asked us if we wanted coffee and ......

Anyways, it was a shame. Such a lovely property. But I wouldn't return.

We have recently returned from our second visit at Chateau de Mazan. We stayed in a top floor suite with a stunning view across the Provencial counrtyside. The staff, as before were extremely welcoming and helpful. The hotel has the kind of stunning classical decor that you could only expect to find in an esteemed building with a colourful history.

We ate in the resturant on two nights out of the three that we stayed. The food is to an extremely high standard and offers local, seasonal produce. In the basement is an impressive wine cellar. Needless to say, given the location of the hotel, the wine served is as good as you can find anywhere. - Within a short drive of the hotel you can also stumble on numerous renouned vinyards. Definately worth a visit.

I have recommened this hotel to several freinds without hesitation.