Chez Joëlle et Daniel, a guesthouse in Entrevaux
Chez Joëlle et Daniel is a guesthouse in Entrevaux, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, with a garden, a terrace and mountain views. Homemade breakfast, calm and walking tips win over guests, who give it 5 out of 5 on Google. Ideal for walkers and couples.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Chez Joëlle et Daniel is in Entrevaux
Chez Joëlle et Daniel is a guesthouse in Entrevaux, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, at the locality of Le Plan. The listing talks about medieval lanes and surrounding mountain ranges, while guests stress the calm and the countryside. The two go together: a village with character nearby and a quiet house.
For access, the listing mentions Nice Côte d'Azur airport as a convenient arrival point for arranging transfers. I have no other details about trains or buses, so check the journey before you set off. One guest finds the location very handy for exploring the area, which matters if you want to get about.
What the rooms and shared spaces are like
The rooms are described as carefully furnished, with a sitting area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Wi-Fi is free and a continental breakfast is served on site.
Guests mainly talk about clean, functional rooms, quiet, with a lovely view of the mountains or the countryside. As for shared spaces, here is what stands out.
- The garden and terrace. Made for unwinding after a day of walking, and some guests have had dinner there in the evening.
- The shared fridge and small lounge. Available to guests, according to two reviews.
- The small pool. One review mentions it for cooling off, but it does not appear in the listing, so check with the hosts.
What guests take away from their stay
Chez Joëlle et Daniel has 5 out of 5 on Google, from 41 reviews. That is a rare score, and the comments almost all tell the same story.
- Breakfast. Generous and indulgent, with cake, homemade jams, fresh orange juice and a pain perdu that comes up often.
- The hosts. A smiling, caring couple with good advice for walks and visits. Several guests say they felt at ease straight away.
- The calm. Deep rest, with the sounds of nature and views of the mountains.
Families have stayed here for a week with their children and remember it very fondly. One review also mentions a communal dinner (table d'hôte) that was much appreciated, but the listing does not mention it, so check directly with the house.
What to know before booking
Almost all the reviews are excellent, but two small reservations come up in the same comment. I would rather give them to you so you can decide with full knowledge.
| What guests love | What to know |
|---|---|
| Generous homemade breakfast | The continental breakfast is the only meal the listing mentions |
| Calm and mountain views | One guest mentions mosquitoes and wasps |
| Clean, functional room | One guest found the mattress on the big bed too soft |
| Garden, terrace and shared fridge | The small pool is not in the listing, to be confirmed |
For the rest, I have no information about pets, parking or accessibility. Ask the hosts before you book, especially if you are travelling with a young child or someone with reduced mobility.
Who this place is made for
I would choose Chez Joëlle et Daniel for a calm stay, as a couple, with friends or with family, when you want to walk and to stay somewhere simple where you are well received. The hosts give good walking and sightseeing advice, which is a real plus when you are discovering Entrevaux.
It is not the ideal address for anyone looking for a full-service hotel, luxury comfort or nightlife. Here, the value lies in the welcome, the breakfast and the calm.
Things to do around Entrevaux
The listing mentions the medieval lanes of Entrevaux and the surrounding mountains, which is clearly walking country. After a day outside, the garden with its terrace is made for recovering. The hosts are known for their advice on walks and visits, so that is the first place to ask for ideas.
For other stops in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, I have featured Le Clos de Celony in Aix-en-Provence and Le Clos de Calas in Mollégès. Nice Côte d'Azur airport, mentioned in the listing, also makes it possible to combine the coast with the hinterland.
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