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 mini-bar, 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 12 mi away and La Chapelle Matisse is a 10-minute walk away. Saint-Paul-de-Vence is 2.5 mi away, Monaco is 28 mi away and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is a 22-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Vence, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Vence
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Holly
    United States of America United States of America
    Owners were exceptionally helpful. Loved the wonderful breakfasts and the Andy Warhol suite was fabulous and so comfortable. We lucked into this hotel and wanted to stay longer but they were fully booked❤️
  • Tait
    United States of America United States of America
    The guest house is in a great location in the heart of the city. It is close to parking, the market, the old town, lots of restaurants and shops. The hosts are exceptional. Guy and Thierry are travelers also and make you feel at home immediately....
  • Alan
    United States of America United States of America
    This is an extraordinary place, distinctive, beautiful, with charming hosts. It is in an ideal location in the heart of Vence, within walking distance of most of what you will want to see. The owners are enthusiastic travelers and art collectors...

Area info

Amenities of La Maison du Frene
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 15 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Car rental
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

La Maison du Frene takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash La Maison du Frene accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If 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 La Maison du Frene of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about La Maison du Frene

  • La Maison du Frene is 500 feet from the center of Vence. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at La Maison du Frene is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • La Maison du Frene offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Water park
    • Waxing services
    • Beauty services
    • Hair coloring
    • Bike tours
    • Pedicure
    • Live music/Performance
    • Body wrap
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Hair treatments
    • Facial treatments
    • Body treatments
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Haircut
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Hairstyling
    • Walking tours
    • Makeup services
    • Body scrub
    • Manicure

  • Room options at La Maison du Frene include:

    • Suite

  • The prices at La Maison du Frene may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.