La Maison du Passage
Romantic, design-forward adults-only B&B. Stone walls meet eclectic decor, Christian Lacroix headboards, and private jacuzzis. Each room has a distinct personality. Intimate and deliberately quiet — the whole concept is decompression for two.
Book 3+ nights more than 3 months in advance (excluding mid-July to mid-August) for a 10% discount on both rooms and dinners.
Why It Matters
Holder of 1 Michelin Key (2025) — widely cited as the first B&B/chambres d'hôtes in the world to earn the distinction. Also three-time TripAdvisor Best Guesthouse in France (2017 and 2022). Chef François runs a table d'hôtes sourcing almost entirely from local and organic producers.
Six individually named rooms in a stone building that has stood since at least the 13th century, right on the village square of Martignargues. Hosts François (the chef) and Hervé built this from the ground up as a couples-only sanctuary — no children, no pets, no communal dining tables if you'd rather keep to yourselves. François sources his black pork from the Cévennes and guinea fowl from Ardèche; the table d'hôtes has a serious reputation. In 2025, La Maison du Passage became the first guesthouse in the world to receive a Michelin Key, alongside 180 prestigious hotels in France.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
A Lost Paradise
From EUR250 / nightGround-floor garden room with the most generous outdoor space in the house — a 35m² private terrace with its own jacuzzi. The shower is large enough for two. Separate WC. Despite being ground-floor, it has privacy and feels like a private compound.
King (180 x 200 cm) · 35 sqm
Butterfly Dreams
From EUR160 / nightSecond-floor room with a view of the village church. Features a Christian Lacroix headboard — the most design-forward of the standard rooms. Italian shower with WC en-suite. Access to the shared rooftop jacuzzi.
King (180 x 200 cm)
Head in the Stars
From EUR180 / nightSecond-floor room with a private terrace — the name earns itself up here. Half-open Italian shower, separate WC. Access to the shared rooftop jacuzzi perched at 12 meters with panoramic countryside views.
King (180 x 200 cm)
La Maison du Petit Prince
From EUR350 / nightThe top-tier suite occupies 3 levels and runs like a private apartment. Fully equipped kitchen with wine cellar, living room with a dedicated iMac desktop and 85-inch Samsung The Frame home cinema. Bedroom with king-size bed, goose-down mattress topper, and cotton sateen sheets. Bathroom with infrared sauna, walk-in shower, vanity, and Dyson hair dryer. Two toilets — one Japanese. Two terraces: one with a large private jacuzzi under a bioclimatic pergola, one with a 2m x 2m outdoor four-poster bed for sleeping under the stars. Nomadic Sonos speaker for terrace use. Secure private entrance. No children.
King (180 x 200 cm)
The Secrets of the Guards House
From EUR170 / nightGround-floor room with its own independent private entrance — closest to a self-contained cottage feel. Classified as a historic monument room, with original stone character. Italian shower and WC en-suite. The entry-level option in terms of price, but not in terms of charm. Has access to shared rooftop jacuzzi.
Queen (160 x 200 cm)
The Warrior's Rest
From EUR230 / nightFirst-floor room with warm, noble materials — Cévennes wood and stone feature heavily. Private loggia and in-room jacuzzi balneo. Large Italian walk-in shower with separate WC. One of the more dramatic rooms in terms of materials.
King (180 x 200 cm)The Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Nîmes (Roman amphitheatre) is 30 minutes away. Uzès, with its weekly market, is 20 minutes. Pont du Gard is 35km. Avignon and Arles are 1–1.5 hours. The hosts are happy to point guests toward specific highlights.
The village of Martignargues is at the foot of the Cévennes mountains with walking trails directly accessible from the property.
Special winter weekend events featuring black truffle dinners. Announced annually — 2026 dates listed on the official website.
Uzès hosts one of the most celebrated weekly markets in southern France. About 20 minutes from the property.
Special programming around Valentine's Day, positioned as the area's most romantic stay.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Bar and shared lounge area for guests. Aperitifs and wine list available.
All rooms equipped with mini-bar, in-room safe, and flat-screen satellite TV.
Multiple terraces including a north terrace and garden terrace with olive trees. Sun loungers and parasols available at the pool.
20m² outdoor pool, 1.5 meters deep, with massaging jets and a counter-current swim feature. Surrounded by olive trees with sun loungers and poolside shower. Open and heated from June through end of September (natural temperature permitting, minimum 20°C).
Individual air conditioners in all rooms. In summer, underfloor cooling provides a soft and pleasant ambient cooling effect.
Property uses solar hot water heating and geothermal systems. Waste management systems also in place.
On-site electric vehicle charging available.
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