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La Maison du Frene

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1 Place du Frene

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
11 mentions

Friendly hosts

The host was very helpful and responded very quickly to all requests

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

Spacious rooms with funky decoration

The staff is lovely, the rooms are palatial, and the hotel overlooks an old magi…

Breakfast available
11 mentions

Good breakfast

The breakfast was deliciously prepared for us every morning

Great location
7 mentions

Excellent location, next to the old town

Restaurants and shops galore, all at walking distance

Good value
3 mentions

The apartment was a very good size for the price and well fitted out

Very large room (=mini-suite) for a very moderate price

Clean rooms
1 mentions

Our room was spacious, immaculately clean and incredibly comfortable, with lovel…

Overview

Located in the heart of Vence, La Maison du Frene is an 18th-century Provencal house featuring 20th-century design, right by the famous ash tree painted by Chaim Soutine and faces Villeneuve Castle. It offers free Wi-Fi and views of Vence. All of the suites at La Maison du Frene have a unique decoration. With a minibar, each suite features a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and an iPod docking station. The private bathroom is fitted with a rain shower and a hairdryer. A homemade, continental breakfast is served daily in the dining room. Bars, restaurants and shops can be found near the property. Antibes is 20 km away and La Chapelle Matisse is a 10-minute walk away. Saint-Paul-de-Vence is 4 km away, Monaco is 44.6 km away and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is a 22-minute drive away.

Traveller reviews

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Constantinos

couple

May 31, 2026

9

A very good option for visiting Vence

Excellent location, next to the old town. Spacious rooms with funky decoration. Quiet location. Good breakfast. Friendly hosts.

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Paul

couple

May 17, 2026

10

The apartment was a very good size for the price and well fitted out. It was conveniently located for the old town centre and car parking. The host was very helpful and responded very quickly to all requests.

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Alexander Kist

solo_traveller

May 15, 2026

10

Excellent hidden gem in the middle of it all. Restaurants and shops galore, all at walking distance. Very large room (=mini-suite) for a very moderate price.

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cathya

couple

May 9, 2026

10

We had a lovely stay, thanks to the warm welcome of the staff, their very helpful guidance about the area and the exquis

Perfectly located on a pretty square at the edge of the old city and decorated with impeccable and whimsical taste.

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Peter

solo_traveller

May 9, 2026

10

The stay was the best so far on our Europe trip.

Fantastic stay here. Great hosts, central location in Vence. The property was excellent with beautiful art and objects to view and enjoy. Highly recommended.

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Peter

couple

April 19, 2026

10

Great place! We'll be back.

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Grace

couple

March 27, 2026

10

The staff is lovely, the rooms are palatial, and the hotel overlooks an old magical ash tree, as well as a lovely bar. Vence is the most wonderful place, and this is the best place within it to stay!

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Randi

couple

March 10, 2026

10

Fantastic B&B

We fell completely in love with our beautiful room/suite. The hosts were very hospitable and nice. The breakfast was deliciously prepared for us every morning. Quiet and peaceful, and located on the border of the old town. We stayed in the Vallauris suite. Many thanks from us .

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Michael

solo_traveller

October 19, 2025

10

Brilliant location great breakfast and wonderful owners

Everything - beautifully decorated and wonderful staff

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Donal

solo_traveller

September 23, 2025

10

A superb experience with kind and helpful hosts

I had a suite and it felt like it was tastefully decorated based on classic French movie theme. Ideal location in the old town centre with stunning scenery.

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David

couple

September 13, 2025

10

A fantastic quirky hotel, great hosts, great location wonderful breakfasts !

Each room was a different theme, we had the pop art room .. amazing the breakfast/dining room was fantastic very quirky!

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Andrew James

solo_traveller

September 5, 2025

10

A very special guesthouse in beautiful Vence!

This place is really very special, thoughtful, artistic & interesting decor — lovely owners & the most fabulous breakfast room.

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Julie

couple

July 20, 2025

10

Exceptional Stay – A True Provençal Treasure!

We cannot speak highly enough of La Maison du Frêne - it is truly one of the most beautiful and memorable places we’ve ever stayed. From the moment we arrived, we were enchanted by the elegance, character and warmth of this extraordinary home. The interiors are a stunning blend of classic French charm and artistic flair, with our La Chapelle room thoughtfully curated and full of personality. Our room was spacious, immaculately clean and incredibly comfortable, with lovely touches that made us feel both pampered and at home. We loved the santons de provence that decorated our room. The location is perfect - right in the heart of Vence, just steps from the historic centre, yet peaceful and serene. Breakfasts were a delight, served with care and featuring fresh, local ingredients. We really enjoyed chatting to our hosts. What truly sets this place apart is the hospitality. The hosts are gracious, welcoming, and full of wonderful recommendations that helped us make the most of our time in the region. It's definitely worth visiting La Chapelle designed by Matisse. If you're looking for a place that combines style, comfort and genuine Provençal charm, La Maison du Frêne is an absolute gem. We can’t wait to return!

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Salvatore

couple

July 4, 2025

10

Superb boutique hotel in Vence

Everything was excellent! Fantastic boutique hotel in the heart of Vence. Great staff and superb breakfast in French style.

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Sheila

couple

June 9, 2025

9

An amazing place to stay for a few days. See the Foundation and chapel Matisse designed.

Good position within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The property is wonderfully full of art works and objects collected by the owners. Our suite was large, we loved the bedroom / sitting room and separate large bathroom with a great shower. We appreciated the water left in the fridge. The decoration was gorgeous….. a great place to stay. The breakfast was good and the owners were friendly and helpful…..

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Åsa

couple

May 23, 2025

10

We had a great time and love to come back

The breakfast was fantastic, all you wanted for a French breakfast. The breakfast room is totaly magic.

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Allan

couple

November 24, 2024

9

Nice bed and linnen

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Helen

couple

November 11, 2024

10

A jewel of a hotel in the heart of the picturesque town of Vence.

It was a real treat to spend two weeks at La Maison du Frêne, a jewel of a hotel situated in the heart of the picturesque town of Vence, with its maze of medieval streets and numerous cafés and restaurants. Our light and airy suite was spacious, extremely comfortable and furnished with panache. What makes this hotel so memorable, however, is the level of care and attention given to guests. Each morning as our delicious breakfast was served our hosts went out of their way to help us plan our programme for the day, enthusiastically suggesting places to visit and providing helpful maps and leaflets. They showed a genuine interest in hearing where guests had been and how they had enjoyed themselves. The patrons listened with patience and encouragement to our faltering French and were happy to to continue the conversation in English when we became tongue-tied. They ordered taxis for us and were thoughtful enough to provide us with a bottle of wine to share with visiting family, as well as a parting gift as a souvenir of our stay. A truly original, delightful, relaxing family-run hotel. Simply a must for anyone wishing to stay in the area.

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Julie

couple

September 20, 2024

10

Amazing stay.

Made to feel very welcome. Fantastic and quirky decor throughout hotel. Luxury breakfast experience and excellent location! Cannot fault a thing. We would thoroughly recommend a stay here. We definitely hope to return in the future.

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Carmel

couple

September 17, 2024

10

Stunning apartment in a good location and with an excellent host.

Our apartment was AMAZING. Thierry, our host was discreet and yet available if needed. The apartment exceeded our expectations. The breakfast was delicious and beautifully presented.

Facilities

Activities

Tennis court, Hiking, Cycling, Water park, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Waxing services, Make up services, Hair treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Hair cut, Hair colouring, Hair styling, Body treatments, Body scrub, Body wrap, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast)

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

WiFi available in all areas, Minimarket on site, Heating, Chapel/shrine, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Parking

Parking, Street parking, Accessible parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Services

Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Barber/beauty shop, ATM/cash machine on site, Concierge service, Car hire, Luggage storage

One-Bedroom Apartment

This apartment comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. This apartment is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Suite

This suite has a unique, contemporary decoration. With a minibar, each suite features a sofa, desk, flat-screen TV, DVD player and iPod docking station. The private bathroom is fitted with a rain shower and a hairdryer. The size of the suite is between 42 and 47 m².

Max 2 guests 43 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printIf you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 1:54 PM

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La Maison du Frene - 4 Star Hotel in Vence