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3.0/5
Based on 647 guest reviews
- 41 sleeping rooms in hotel
- Hotel has 2 floors
- Hotel has 4 suites
- Check in: 15:00
- Check out: 11:00
- Hotel has a green policy
- Group score of 8.8/10
- 2 meeting rooms in property
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Corporate Rate Superior Double or Twin Room Bathroom Air Condition Minibar Safe Free WiFi Internet
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Superior Double or Twin Room Bathroom Air Condition Minibar Safe Free WiFi Internet
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Local attractions
Historical places outside the city, the Temple of Janus, the Roman Theatre, the Stone of Couhard, the Cross of Liberation. Otherwise you have to go outside the city.
Map & Landmarks: Les Ursulines
Property description
The hotel is built above the Roman ramparts, which at the time were 6 kilometres long, 4 gateways and 50 defence towers. One of these towers is located in our hanging gardens, to the left of the large terrace. But many phases of history took place before this site became a hotel!
In the Middle Ages the upper part of the town, the Château, was used as a fortress by the representative of the Duke of Burgundy. This fortress was dominated by a Tower, built in the 12th century. This tower, which remains today, was surmounted in the 19th century by a statue of the Virgin, erected by the sculptor Autunois Quarré. This statue can be seen from the 2nd floor of the north wing of our hotel and the perspective gives the impression that the Virgin is standing on the roof opposite. It was in the 17th century that this tower took the name of the sisters who owned it: the Ursulines.
In 1617, two religious cousins, Jeanne and Lucienne de Vesvre, settled at the Ursulines. They welcomed the daughters of the wealthiest families of Autun and made them nuns by teaching them piety, good manners and the service of God. From 1618 to 1639, the number of novices rose to 69. The nuns acquired several plots of land surrounding the cloister.
In 1647, they obtained a piece of land called Rivault, which was once part of the castle. From there they became owners of the Tower which took their name, Tour des Ursulines, and the land on which the Hotel Les Ursulines is now located.
In 1791, because of the climate generated by the French Revolution, they had to leave their convent. The land was sold in seven lots.
In 1836, Mgr d'Héricourt, Bishop of Autun, bought the Clos des Ursulines to establish the Visitandines, a religious order which had also settled in Autun in 1624. It was therefore the Visitandines who built, from 1838 onwards, the buildings currently occupied by the hotel. The chapel overlooking the rue de Rivault was blessed in 1841. The Visitandine sisters lived here until 1964, when they left for Macon.
A public works company bought the entire property, including the Tour des Ursulines, with the plan to turn it into a hotel. After eight years, the project having failed, the property was sold by parcels.
The current plot, where the hotel is located, was bought back to finalise the hotel project and the activity started in 1979.
Green sustainability
No
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: | 15:00 |
| Check-out: | 11:00 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 41 |
| Corridors: | All rooms have exterior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: | 41 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | 2 |
| Rooms with one bed: | 41 |
| Rooms with two beds: | 41 |
| Suites: | 4 |
| Room windows: | Windows do open |
| Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting rooms: | 2 |
| Pool info: | No swimming pool |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Pour les Groupe à -J61 |
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| Nightly parking: | 3 |
| Total taxes: | 10.00% |
| Total misc. fees: | £1.19 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast in room
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Handicap accessible
- Internet - wireless
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Solarium
Airport & shuttle information
Orly (109 miles), Charles de Gaulle (136 miles), Geneve-Cointrin (117 miles), Satolas (78 miles)
Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.Breakfast information
The individual rate is 12€ per person for breakfast. There are : Viennese pastries, jam, honey, cold meats, coffee, tea, milk, orange juice, cereals, eggs, ...
Pet friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pets are allowed on request only -They are welcome at a charge of 7 EUR per night excluding food
Parking information
We have an underground garage with 15 spaces for vehicles under 2 metres. Otherwise there are some parking spaces in front of the hotel. Buses do not pass through our street, only in front of the cathedral, 3 minutes walk from our establishment.
Internet/Wi-Fi
There is a card with the WIFI password in each room.
Cleaning policies
Wearing a mask is obligatory, at the moment due to government restrictions the hotel doors are open until 18:00 because curfew requires it.
FAQs about Les Ursulines
What time is check in?
Check in time is 15:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Les Ursulines have?
There are 41 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Les Ursulines?
Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Les Ursulines?
The individual rate is 12€ per person for breakfast. There are : Viennese pastries, jam, honey, cold meats, coffee, tea, milk, orange juice, cereals, eggs, ...
What parking is available at Les Ursulines?
We have an underground garage with 15 spaces for vehicles under 2 metres. Otherwise there are some parking spaces in front of the hotel. Buses do not pass through our street, only in front of the cathedral, 3 minutes walk from our establishment.
How much does internet cost?
There is a card with the WIFI password in each room.
Can I get a AAA rate at Les Ursulines?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Les Ursulines?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
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