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Chambre Histoire NaturelleUnder the roof beams, a private terrace and a cabinet of curiosities

Exposed timber frame, worn chesterfields and a cabinet of curiosities.

For anyone who loves a room with character: 50 m² (540 sq ft) under an exposed timber roof, a cabinet of curiosities and a terrace. One of the two rooms where pets are welcome on request.

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Chambre Histoire Naturelle — The room
The room
Chambre Histoire Naturelle — Stepping into the room
Stepping into the room
Chambre Histoire Naturelle — The bed, the chesterfield and the cabinet of curiosities
The bed, the chesterfield and the cabinet of curiosities
Chambre Histoire Naturelle — Up toward the roof frame
Up toward the roof frame
Chambre Histoire Naturelle — The cabinet of curiosities, set in the paneling
The cabinet of curiosities, set in the paneling
Chambre Histoire Naturelle — Around the cabinet of curiosities
Around the cabinet of curiosities
Chambre Histoire Naturelle — A floral still life between two lamps
A floral still life between two lamps
Chambre Histoire Naturelle — The bathtub, under the large window onto the garden
The bathtub, under the large window onto the garden
Chambre Histoire Naturelle — The bathtub and the stone wall
The bathtub and the stone wall
Chambre Histoire Naturelle — The bathroom: bathtub, shower, stone wall
The bathroom: bathtub, shower, stone wall
Chambre Histoire Naturelle — The shower and the basin, against the stone
The shower and the basin, against the stone
Chambre Histoire Naturelle — Linen embroidered with the house initials
Linen embroidered with the house initials
Chambre Histoire Naturelle — The private terrace, between stone walls
The private terrace, between stone walls
Chambre Histoire Naturelle — The terrace seating area
The terrace seating area
Chambre Histoire Naturelle — The terrace and its stepped garden
The terrace and its stepped garden
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Chambre Histoire Naturelle — The video tour

In short

The Chambre Histoire Naturelle is a room of character in Gordes, in the Luberon: 50 m² under an exposed roof frame, an extra-large double bed, a bathtub, chesterfields, a cabinet of curiosities set in the paneling and a private terrace between stone walls. It is one of the two rooms at Villa Hautvallon where dogs are welcome, on request. Breakfast included, heated pool, Gordes a ten-minute walk away.

What makes the room

01

The cabinet of curiosities

The glass cabinet that gives the room its name — in the spirit of the old natural history collections.

02

The exposed roof frame

The full height of the roof, beams bare.

03

The worn chesterfields

Leather and patina, facing the bed.

04

The terrace

Outdoor space of your own, level with the room.

Where it is

The room on the estate.

Annotated aerial view of Villa Hautvallon: the five rooms, the pool house, the pool, the house and the garden
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  • 2 guests
  • 50 m² (540 sq ft)
  • one extra-large double bed
  • terrace
  • cabinet of curiosities
  • exposed timber roof frame
  • bathtub
  • pets welcome on request

The room in detail

In the room

  • Air conditioning
  • Premium bedding
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Seating area
  • Tea and coffee tray: kettle and espresso machine
  • Free fiber Wi-Fi

Included in your stay

  • Continental breakfast by the pool
  • Use of the 2.5-hectare park and the heated pool (17 × 6 m)
  • Free parking on the property
  • Welcomed in person (4 pm – 8 pm, until 11 pm if you let us know)

On request

  • Baby cot (€25 per night, up to age 3)
  • Extra bed (€60 per night)
  • Champagne or flowers for an occasion
  • Wellness treatments at the villa
  • Laundry service, garment steamer on request

Good to know

  • An old house with character: a few steps and Provençal staircases — tell us when you book if that is a concern, and we will suggest the room that suits you best.
  • Quiet hours from 10 pm to 8 am — silence is part of the house.
  • The whole house is non-smoking.
  • ID and a credit card are requested on arrival.
  • Your dog is welcome here, on request — see staying in Gordes with your dog.

A question about the room? Write to us — the house answers, not a call center.

Availability

The next twelve weeks.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

Current availability opens on our booking engine.

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They slept here

In the language they were written in.

« Mention spéciale à la décoration de la chambre histoire naturelle. »

Un gars une fille · review on our website

Questions about this room

Before you choose.

Where does the name Histoire Naturelle come from?

From its cabinet of curiosities and exposed roof frame — the spirit of 19th-century natural history cabinets (histoire naturelle means natural history), in a 50 m² room.

Are pets allowed in the Histoire Naturelle room?

Yes, on request when you book — it is one of the two rooms in the house where we welcome them, along with the Provençale room.

Does the Histoire Naturelle room have outdoor space?

Yes, a private terrace. The room is 50 m², with one extra-large double bed.

Does the Chambre Histoire Naturelle have a private terrace?

Yes, a private terrace between stone walls, with a parasol, a table and a seating area, opening onto a stepped garden.

Can we bring our dog to Gordes?

Yes, in this room and in the Chambre Provençale, on prior request and with the house’s agreement.

Questions about the whole house (check-in, breakfast, cancellation…) are answered on the FAQ page.

Choose in ten seconds

This room, among the five.

Room Size Beds Highlight
Suite des Marronniers 95 m² one extra-large double bed + two twin beds two bedrooms — the largest suite in the house
Chambre Fleurs 55 m² one extra-large double bed terrace
Chambre Histoire Naturelle — you are here 50 m² one extra-large double bed terrace
Chambre Provençale 35 m² king-size bed large bathtub
Chambre Duplex 35 m² two twin beds, joined on request on two levels

Keep exploring

The other rooms.

Suite des Marronniers: Provençal beamed ceiling, bed dressed in caramel linens, studio window onto the garden

Suite des Marronniers

Space for two, joy for four.

Ninety-five square metres opening onto an inner courtyard and a private garden: our largest suite suits couples who like room to spare as much as it suits families.

sleeps 2 to 4 · 95 m² · private garden

The Fleurs room at Villa Hautvallon

Chambre Fleurs

The room beneath the roses.

Fifty-five square metres for two, opening onto a private terrace above the fountain and the rose garden. A quiet place for morning coffee, or for doing nothing at all.

sleeps 2 · 55 m² · private terrace

Provençale room: king-size bed in an alcove with carved wood paneling

Chambre Provençale

Provence, all the way to your terrace.

A warm, welcoming room and a very large private terrace opening onto the garden and its old dry-stone borie. A place to take your time and live outdoors, for two.

sleeps 2 · very large private terrace · garden and borie view · large bathtub

The Duplex room at Villa Hautvallon, on two levels

Chambre Duplex

The oldest part of the house, on two levels.

In the historic wing of the villa: a large bathroom with two showers downstairs, the bedroom upstairs, looking onto the chestnut courtyard.

on two levels · two showers · chestnut courtyard view

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