Charming hotel in Digne-les-Bains

A family house surrounded by a garden, home cooking, since 1993.

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24 route de Nice, 04000 Digne-les-Bains

A shaded restaurant terrace with white round tables laid, coloured wrought-iron chairs and pink and red flowers.

Rooms

Antique furniture, natural light, renovated bathrooms. No television in the rooms.

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Room with two beds in white linen, a bedside lamp and floral curtains, lit by sun casting the shadow of a wrought-iron grille.

Corner of a room with a marble-topped wooden chest of drawers, an oval gilt mirror, a small lit lamp and a tray with two glasses.

A carved wooden armchair with a flowered seat beside an antique marble-topped bedside table with a white-shaded lamp, against an ochre wall.

At the table, as at home

Anne-Françoise’s Provençal and Mediterranean cooking, local produce and vegetables from the garden. Breakfast from 7 to 10 am, dinner at 8 pm.

Two floury hands press a filled sheet of yellow pasta on a stainless-steel worktop beside a rolling pin.

Thin orange slices simmer in golden syrup at the bottom of a large pot, a wooden spoon dipping into the mixture.

A dark wooden round table laid for two with glasses, plates and cutlery, next to a lamp with a red shade and a light curtain.

A thin jet of water rises in the foreground of a pond, in front of yellow irises in flower and a blurred green lawn.

A garden in the shade of the trees

Wooded park, vegetable garden, fountain, pond, olive grove, former vineyard, arboretum and Victorian greenhouse: the garden of Villa Gaia was planted more than a century ago, and every tree has its own story.

The Victorian greenhouse, built in 1920 by the Burle family, is being restored thanks to the LEADER programme.

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A verdigris metal heron sculpture bends its neck towards the water of a stone pond, beside a pot of yellow irises in flower. — The heron by the pond

Bright room with turquoise walls hung with floral fabrics, a work table, straw chairs, a chest of drawers and a French window onto a balcony.

Stays

Thermal cures and wellness stays, hikes to discover contemporary art, yoga workshops and creative activities.

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A bright meeting room with a large solid wooden table surrounded by chairs with red seats, a projection screen and a colourful rug.

Seminars

The lounge, the library, the workshop and the garden host yoga retreats, personal development courses and residential seminars.

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An elegant lounge with two red armchairs, a white bookcase, a chandelier and a patterned cement-tile floor.

The house

Located at the entrance of Digne when coming from Nice, Villa Gaia is close to the Maison Alexandra David Neel.

This country residence in Haute-Provence, built in 1730 and restored in 1920 by a bourgeois family returning from Mexico, was first built on the site of an old tollgate. It has been carefully renovated to keep its old-world charm: an unusual place where history is alive and where exoticism meets tradition.

Staying at Villa Gaia means following in the footsteps of the adventurers of the late 19th century who stopped in Haute-Provence. The house library gives them a large place.

This family home became a charming hotel in 1993. We like to tell the story of the generations who lived here, how it became a refuge for travellers and a source of inspiration for artists. We also want to share our projects and let you take part in the restoration of this beautiful place.

Sustainability

We are committed to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development.

Energy and water: Low-energy LED lighting, hot water heated by solar panels, flow reducers and rainwater harvesting to water the garden.
Waste reduction: Waste sorting and recycling, eco-friendly guest amenities, mostly biodegradable packaging, local suppliers to limit transport.
Responsible food: Menus made from mostly organic and local products, from short supply chains. Vegetarian and vegan options.
Awareness: We tell our guests about our actions and invite them to take part, in particular in waste sorting and in the use of the laundry provided.
Well-being and community: We support local initiatives and community projects that protect the environment and keep local culture alive.

Find us

Hôtel Villa Gaia 24 route de Nice
F-04000 Digne-les-Bains
04 92 31 21 60
contact@hotel-villagaia-digne.com

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24 route de Nice
F-04000 Digne-les-Bains

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