Feel like a change of scenery? Need weekend idea in Camargue ? Come and enjoy and breathe the scents of Provence at Saintes Maries de la Mer, the capital of the Camargue. Weekdays or weekends, choose the formula that suits you. Saintes Maries de la mer is a city of pilgrimage, in the heart of the Camargue Natural Park.
The Camargue is ideal for a family holiday or a romantic getaway.
During your travel en Provence, make a stopover in the Camargue for a weekend. Le Mas des Rièges is located a few minutes from the sea. With tens of kilometres of beaches, many watersports attractions offer themselves to you. Several sailing schools offer courses and internships. On the program, many water sports such as sky surfing, sailing, paddle, kite surfing, sea kayaking, windsurfing… At the reception, you will find guide and advice to organize your week end. We will inform you about the different activities in the vicinity of the hotel and will be able to inform you about the prices by personne, as well as the package ideas on the activities around. On the large beaches lined with dunes, horse lovers can enjoy the joys of horseback riding, or “galloping”. On the small family beaches you can swim in a calm sea.
For a romantic weekend, choose between wild beaches or private beaches equipped with mattresses and parasols, food and beverage service.
Lovers of walking or cycling, the dike offers you several kilometres of walks in a preserved natural environment.
You can extend your stay by visiting the towns of Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur classified among the most beautiful villages in France, the arenas of Nîmes and Arles, the bridge of Avignon, the bridge of the Gard or the “beautiful Roman” Narbonne which are only a hundred kilometres from Saintes Maries de la mer.
Ideas of activities for a weekend at the Mas des Rièges, one of the most beautiful hotels of the Saintes.
The situation of our institution offers multiple weekend ideas with many activity suggestions. Nature lovers, discover the birds of the Camargue in the heart of the ornithological park of Pont de Gau. More unusual, treat yourself to a mini boat cruise to discover the fauna and flora or a 4X4 safari. Seasoned fishermen will be delighted to go deep-sea fishing.
Discover also the richness of the Heritage with notably the castle of Avignon. Those who dreamed of spending a night in the heart of the castle will be disappointed because the castle is unfortunately no longer open to the public. On the other hand, history buffs will be able to enjoy a visit to the Church of the Holy Marys of the Sea, with the crypt of Saint Sara.
Don’t start from a week end en Camargue without discovering the traditions of the Camargue country: the Camargue races and bullfights at the Saintes Maries de la Mer arenas.
Finally, it is well known that the Camargue is the land of the horse. Do not leave your weekend in Camargue without having visited the manades, or discovered the horses and bulls of the Camargue.
To relax after enjoying the many activities, the Mas des Rièges offers you to relax in the swimming pool or to unwind in the private outdoor spa. Finally, after sporting efforts, for a rest and a better recovery, the beauty institute of the Mas des Rièges offers you a whole range of massages…
Go for a weekend full of emotions at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, in Camargue near the Grau du Roi. For a short stay or a travel, choose among several formulas proposed by our hotel aux Saintes Maries de la Mer.
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