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.

We didn’t like leaving this wonderful hotel!

Amazing stay. The rooms are spacious and very well equipped, very clean and cleaned every day, the decor is very original which is cool, and the customer service is more than fantastic. Thierry, Antoine and Guy have been amazing, guiding us through the area every morning to make sure our stay was as perfect as possible. There is parking nearby which was important for us. Overall, an absolutely perfect stay which we highly recommend!

Nothing. Everything was over the top!

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 themselves and very knowledgeable if you are willing to seek their advice. The area is quiet and delightful. We have traveled extensively in France. This is one of the very best experiences we have had: true hospitality.

There is no elevator and considerable stairs. Of course, help is available for carting luggage up and down, but it just won't be accessible for some folks. No English language television channels, but we could live with that. Good wifi, and we picked up our news via laptop.

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. They offer a great breakfast and every morning Thierry would make sure you had a good plan for the day. He was full of helpful information, tips about navigation, and his recommendations were excellent! Antoine ensured everything is smooth. He helps you with the little things, like mailing postcards; medium things like dinner reservations; and is so very kind that he went above and beyond to help us with a big thing when we had difficulty with our rental car. We wouldn't have made it without him - he is a terrific man you can count on! The house is ecclectically decorated, full of artwork; the suite is spacious, spotlessly clean, and has A/C.

Prime location in Vence, within close walking distance to restaurants, village and shops. Beautiful and stylish interior decoration, spacious apartment with separate lounge and bathroom / toilet. The interior makes one feel special.

Breakfast was included but wasn't quite to 'continental' standard: Apart from a croissant and small baguette to share, e.g. no ham/boiled egg, with pre-packed cheese (very small quantity but good quality), orange juice not freshly squeezed, etc. The room is facing onto a narrow, relatively busy one-way street so especially early evening the small scooters cause considerable noise if one opened the windows (as we did).

Loved the separate sitting room area in the rooms. Really enjoyed the art displayed both in the room and public areas. Breakfast is served by the owner in a fanatsic room full of more art - good breakfast with perfectly ripe fresh fruits. Plenty of places to eat nearby. Owners made some great recommendations for places to visit so we got the best from our stay. The highlight was visiting the Matisse Chapel in Vance (in the morning) to catch the best light.

We enjoyed everything - the perfect stay.

The breakfast was varied and delicious the house is charming everyone very friendly and helpful we look forward to returning

Nothing it was perfect the perfect relaxing stay for us the hosts were attentive but not intrusive we came after a challenging time and a found exchaven of peace and care

The hotel is located in the center of town. It has only 4 rooms and great attention to details as well as care from the staff. The room was massive and very well decorated. Amazing hosts who helped with everything: parking, tips for restaurants and day trips etc. and are really lovely. Parking available nearby for a reasonable price.

The bedding could be more comfortable (soft mattress and pillows) Breakfast could have more options (e.g. eggs and hams)

Our suite was beautiful, comfortable, and very conveniently located. Parking was a quick 2 minute walk. Vence offers an abundance of cute shops and cafes and is perfectly situated for exploring the neighboring area. Breakfast was wonderful! The proprietors were extremely friendly and helpful. They go above and beyond to provide for a wonderful stay in the area. Our room was magically made up while we ate a fabulous French breakfast. My husband and I can’t say enough good about our experience at La Maison du Frene!

Absolutely nothing!

This place is an art-centric gem in the heart of historic Vence. Loved the atmosphere, the amazing croissants for breakfast, and the large comfortable and tastefully appointed rooms. Location is outstanding- literally steps from the old city and the main square with great shops and restaurants nearby. The owners/proprietors - Thierry and Antoinne were always available, helpful with great suggestions about restaurants, places to visit, transport, etc. The shower was strong (dual heads), Fragonard toiletries provided, and a dressing area to hang things (plus a safe and small fridge - though no coffee machine, although a kettle plus instant coffee). Living area with large chaise to sit on and plan your day (or recharge). Charging cube to plug in your electronics / cables.

Nothing at all. Just be prepared to climb a few stairs with your bags.