Looking for recommendations for a small hotel or B&B (especially w/twin beds, a/c and a pool) in or near Vaison la Romain, and another one near Beaucaire or Tarascon (between Avignon and Nimes). And how about in Marseille or Cassis? Or is there a good SANDY beach option west of Cassis and east of Aigues Mortes? While we're at it, how about a nice boat or jeep tour of the Camargue? We're hoping to see horses, flamingos and/or bulls there this July. And your favorite small bus winery tour in Provence? Feel free to mention anything else you think we ought to know :)
Posted by
Somerville, MA
605 posts
I'm very much interested in the sandy beach question and the Camargue tour question too.
We are staying in a Gite in Tarascon that has all of the things you mentioned, but as it is a Gite, it requires a Sat-Sat booking. Here's the info (note that this what we booked - for 1 week in July 2015, but haven't actually stayed there yet): http://www.vrbo.com/673476a
Thanks,
Matt
Posted by
Atlanta
4821 posts
For Vaison la Romain check out the web site for Hotel le Beffroi and see what you think. We would stay there again in a heart beat. www. le-beffroi.com. TC
Posted by
LaGrange, Ga, USA
1178 posts
Likely not with a pool, but check out the places in the old city of Vaison la Romain...fantastic experience. I stayed in the Episcopal (?) Bishops palace a few years ago and it was absolutely fantastic....and the restaurant just down the street is to be remembered...
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10215 posts
There is a sandy beach in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. It's a cute town too.
Posted by
OP
11 posts
Thanks all for the help - will check suggested websites. Any thoughts about Marseille - lodging or things to see/do? What is the town of Tarascon like? Beaucaire looks nice and interesting, but not much info about hotels there. We can only stay 3 days in that area, so most gites are out :( Good to know about sandy beaches in Stes Marie-de-la-Mar! Not clear in the reading.
Posted by
Atlanta
4821 posts
Vaison la Romain's Hotel le Beffroi is in the old city and does have a pool. TC
Posted by
Somerville, MA
605 posts
Here's a thread that I started 6 months ago about Tarascon.
Check out this podcast for a discussion about Marseille
http://joinusinfrance.com/episode-37-marseille/
-Matt
Posted by
Granite Bay, CA
111 posts
Not to put a damper on your plans, but during a 8 day bike ride through Provence, we were told to bypass the Camargue because of the mosquitos. This was in September.