The hotel is located in an elegant 18th century building which used to be the residence of the famous Marquis de Sade - history buffs will enjoy a stay here! . The rooms are very large with beautiful decor and I experienced an excellent sleep quality. The hotel also has a beautiful garden which blooms in autumn. So far, so good, but the following made me to give the hotel a low rating:

- My room (300 EUR/night) had no shower or showerhead in the bathtub. I find taking baths in hotels utterly disgusting and unhygienic.
- I effectively starved during my 4 day stay. Only traditional French food from a set menu was served, like snails, foie gras, steak tartare etc. If you don't like this be prepared to suffer. On top of it, the meals never had any salad, vegetables or carbohydrates (apart from some excellent bread) - it was all about fish and meat. The desserts and the breakfast was however fantastic.
- The hotel is overpriced: 6 EUR for a small bottle of beer and 15 EUR for a 2 min international phone call on top of a room price of 300 EUR - ridiculous!

There is also a beautiful garden

I have visited Provence ten times, but this was my most memorable trip. Chateau de Mazan is located in an area that is home to some of the most beautiful villages, scenery, and sunsets I have ever seen. I prefer this part of the Vaucluse because Peter Mayle did not make it famous so it is not inundated by busloads of tourists. (I have read every Peter Mayle book and have a collection of movies made famous by his books so I also love the Provence region he writes about. "Toujours Provence." I could not agree with him more.) However, Chateau de Mazan is in the part of Provence that is my favorite. The vineyards are lovely and the wine is equally amazing. We always take a couple bottles back to the U.S. to share with friends or family and reminisce about our days in Provence. Hilltop villages, markets, and wine trails are nearby to explore.
Chateau de Mazan dates to the 18th century and was home to the Marquis de Sade so it has interesting historical significance. The manager and entire staff are excellent. They were helpful, courteous, and patient during our 3 day stay. The room we stayed in was a spacious garden suite with lots of character and a private terrace that opened on the ground level giving close access to the swimming pool. You could also walk through the garden to the parking lot easily from our room. The garden rooms are convenient if you use the pool a lot or need to go to your car. I saw many of the hotel rooms which were decorated with imagination and various color schemes. Request a certain color and bath situation and they will accommodate you. Many Americans seem to prefer showers so ask for one if that is important to you. We made time to relax on our private terrace and shared a bottle of wine with friends.
I cannot say enough about the amazing food. From the aperitif to the dessert course, it is gastronomic excellence with a delightful surprise or two. I had a filet of beef cooked in red wine and garnished with a zucchini flower that had some delectable stuffing in it. If you enjoy French food and wine, make sure you make a reservation for dinner.
Chateau de Mazan is expensive, but in my opinion, I believe it was fair for the value of the experience. If you are a frequent traveler in Europe or your goal is the experience, you will likely concur. If you want nightlife, beaches, and glitz, go to the riviera. If you like plush carpets, high rise hotels with 24 hr room service, and noisy crowds, these can be found in the cities and areas that cater to tourists. If you prefer hotel chains with a $10.00 breakfast buffet, these are available also in France. If you are willing to part with some cash and enjoy an elegant but not stuffy atmosphere in the French countryside where just taking a stroll takes you to a landscape you will never forget, Chateau de Mazan is a place I would recommend.
Go on the hotel's web site and look at the photos. The chateau is lovely and radiates that provencal charm that just makes one want to buy a house nearby and live that life. We were there the last weekend of June, and it was hot so the unheated pool was very refreshing. The Pizzeria de Mazan is a short walking distance from the chateau. It offers great pizzas and salads and has a friendly village atmosphere. Cross the street from the pizzeria and have a drink at the bar. The bartender was awesome.
The staff at Chateau de Mazan made me feel like I was a special guest in a chateau in the French countryside. Thank you Frederic, Pascal, Dominique, Claire, and the entire staff. We came prepared to have an amazing time. Our family found Chateau de Mazan to be everything we hoped it would be. Je reviens.
GC in Michigan/USA

I adore Chateau de Mazan and absolutely loved my 3-night stay there for a wedding. The grounds are beautiful and the pool ofered a welcome respite from the warm weather. The staff was delightful, as were the rooms. Each room was uniquely decorated, and many offered beautiful views of the countryside. Even better, my bathroom was a dream.

The wedding reception was held at Chateau de Mazan and was fabulous. Cocktails on the airy back patio, a to-die-for dinner, and music and dancing through the night.

With such a wonderful setting and staff, I hope to return again soon.

This hotel is fairly close to Carpentras France and was intriguing due to its history as a former home of the Marquis de Sade's family. The hotel should play up this angle more and showcase its history. The common areas are full of great antique furniture, but the floors and ceilings need some work. The rooms could use refreshing as well (TV and minibar were quite old). Breakfast was 17 Euros each for croissants, bread, fruit and cereal - this should be closer to 10 Euros.

On the positive side, the Dinner we had was amazing and the food and wine service were impecable. The hotel staff spoke multiple languages and the pool area looked great and had a lot of charm. The building is

Overall the experience was enjoyable, but the hotel should charge a bit less for the accomodations or move ahead with a renovation of its rooms.