We are spending 4 days in Provence and wondering where to stay. I have heard that Arles and Avignon are difficult to get in and out of due to traffic. I am looking at Fontvielle but not finding many options. Any suggestions? We are a family of 4 (mom, dad, and 2 teenagers).
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10248 posts
I stayed at Hotel Regence in Arles. It is just inside the wall by the river and there is easy parking. I found it to be very convenient and reasonably priced.
http://www.hotel-regence.com/en/
Posted by
Columbus, OH, USA
2026 posts
We stayed in Arles for several nights and had a car. We were very happy with the Hotel de L'Amphiteatre. I believe they may have offered parking near the hotel but that would have required some fancy driving on tiny streets; we parked in the municipal garage maybe 10 minute walk away (part of which is through a pretty garden). The garage exited onto a large boulevard and we had no difficulty at all driving in and out of town....and we are, frankly, not adventurous drivers. The hotel offered a reduced rate for guests in that garage back then. Market day in Arles may complicate easy access ? To visit Avignon and Isle sur la Sorgue we took the train, other days we drove. Really, we had no problem at all. Safe travels.
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Rick Steves' Europe
16894 posts
Rick's Provence & Riviera book describes a few properties between Les Baux and Mausanne that tend to have family rooms and swimming pools. (None of his St. Remy listings mention quad rooms.)
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119 posts
Check out Maison sur la Sorgue in L'isle sur la Sorgue. Definitely a splurge, but totally worth it.