L'Appartement des Papillons is a recently renovated elegant ground floor apartment in an historic 14th century stone building which was the original presbytery for the church. It is ideally located in the town centre, close to everything, including restaurants, cafes, bars, museums, galleries, boutiques, bakeries and grocery stores.
The space
Totally renovated and decorated in an elegant Provençal style with modern conveniences throughout, this luxurious apartment offers 2 double bedrooms each with ensuite bathroom, fully-equipped kitchen and spacious dining and living areas - all on the street entry level without any steps.
La Chambre des Papillons (bedroom of butterflies) and La Chambre des Cristals (bedroom of crystals) both have a comfortable hotel quality 160cm wide bed with crisp cotton sheets, Provençal bedcovers and adequate storage for your stay. Each bedroom has a travertine ensuite with large walk-in shower, basin and toilet, white fluffy towels and quality olive oil soaps provided.
The authentic limestone walls and travertine flooring keep this apartment cool in the warmer months. If needed there are air conditioning units in the main living areas, and cooling fans for the bedrooms. When the weather is cooler wall-mounted radiators keep the apartment very cosy.
Parking - Guests can have access to a secure parking space located about 200 metres away. After your reservation is confirmed more details will be provided if you would like to park here.
There is a free public carpark behind the Police Municipale in avenue de la Liberation. Metre parking can often be found in the streets nearby or in the carpark opposite the church. You need to take a ticket from the machine and display it on your dashboard. The first 45 minutes are free and then it's 2€ per hour 9am-7pm. It's free from 7pm-9am. Be aware of any "stationnement interdit" signs as it's forbidden to park here on the days/times shown, especially on Wednesdays due to the weekly market.
More about the history of the building...
This unique building was originally the presbytery of the 14th-century church, once home to the parish priest. At the top of the spiral staircase, there is the original bell tower, which would have featured a decorative metal frame and a bell used to call parishioners to worship and mark time for the village.
The bell tower predates the church spire, which was donated by the Popes during the Avignon Papacy—a time when this region held great religious and political importance. These papal contributions highlight the historic connection between Saint-Rémy and the Papal seat in Avignon.
Today, the building has been thoughtfully renovated into two charming apartments, preserving the original architectural details while adding modern comfort. Guests renting the penthouse apartment (or "Alchemy" which is both the ground floor and penthouse apartments together - 5 bed/5 bath) have exclusive access to the bell tower rooftop terrace, a magical spot to watch the sunset and soak in panoramic views of the town.
In the ground floor apartment you'll find the 14th-century well, no longer in use but beautifully preserved as a decorative tribute to the building’s long and storied past.
It’s truly a one-of-a-kind place to stay—steeped in history, full of character, and perfectly located in the heart of St Rémy.
Hope to see you here soon!
Guest access
Entire two bedroom/two bathroom apartment on the ground floor with no steps.
Other things to note
PARKING - There is a free all day carpark located about 300 metres away. It's behind the Police Municipale in avenue de la Liberation. Then you walk through a laneway to get back onto the main boulevard around the village. Nearby public parking can often be found in the streets beside the church or in the carpark opposite the church. You need to take a ticket from the machine and display it on your dashboard. The first 45 minutes are free and then it's 2€ per hour 9am-7pm. It's free from 7pm-9am. Be aware of any signs with "stationnement interdit" as it's forbidden to park there on the days/times shown, especially on Wednesdays from 6am - 3pm due to the weekly market in the village.
