Le Thoronet Historic Hotel

Significant historical sites in Le Thoronet are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Le Clos des Médiévales is a top B&B for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your trip is Hostellerie de l’Abbaye.

In Le Thoronet, you’ll find 80 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Le Thoronet is notable for landmarks like Thoronet Abbey. You’ll also find Les Sentiers de La Dracenie and Lac de Carces in the area.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Le Thoronet, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Yes, every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Visitors can expect the amenities you’d find in a hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, and free and fast Internet. When you book a historic hotel in Le Thoronet, it doesn’t mean you’re choosing a place that’s rundown.