In the heart of the famous village of Grignan, the Hôtel Le Clair de la Plume enchants lovers of unique experiences. Its Michelin-starred restaurant, with a menu co-created by three-star chef Glenn Viel, is well worth a detour on your travels through Provence.
The Renaissance castle of Grignan, with its lavender fields in bloom in mid-June, is a picture-postcard image that instantly captivates visitors… far from the hustle and bustle of the world. In the village of Grignan, located in the Drôme Provençale, literature plays an important role with the 29th edition of the Festival de la Correspondance, which will once again be presided over by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt from June 30 to July 5, 2025.
Why a cultural event to celebrate the art of letter writing? Madame de Sévigné is being honored because she frequently stayed at the Château de Grignan with Françoise-Marguerite, her beloved daughter, who was married to Count François Adhémar de Monteil de Grignan. When the Marquise was painfully separated from her, she wrote her beautiful letters that have survived the centuries.
In the streets of this pretty village, you may come across writers Sylvain Tesson and Pierre Assouline this summer in a relaxed atmosphere. Nothing like the Cannes Film Festival!
The Main House facing one of the most beautiful neoclassical wash houses
At the foot of Grignan Castle, built on a rocky outcrop, nestles the four-star hotel Le Clair de la Plume, housed in a17th-century bourgeois mansion. Before entering, you can admire one of the most beautiful neoclassical wash houses in Provence, built in 1840. It is an impressive centerpiece in this small village of 1,800 inhabitants.
The glass roof of the Main House, which overlooks the garden decorated with wisteria and rose bushes, houses the Michelin 1-star gourmet restaurant. It is a poetic place imbued with gentleness. It heralds a way of life where time stands still. In the Main House, formerly the residence of the Canons, as it is said, you will find the reception area, eight bedrooms and a suite furnished in the style of yesteryear, with luxury and finesse. At any moment, you could imagine your grandparents appearing in the glow of one of the rooms of this residence. A nostalgic charm.
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Featured photo: The Main House at Clair de la Plume, a four-star hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant ©Alain Maigre
