Mediterranean Breeze at Camargue

Good morning! Another day is starting and after breakfast at the hotel you can go to Pie Square. Enjoy the walk – you’re going to go through the city centre. Pie Square is one of the most beautiful and alive in Avignon, with terraces, cafés, and a market selling typical products.

Continue your walk through Avignon and go to the Palais des Papes, a Gothic palace and one of the biggest and most important in Europe – the icon of the city. The palace, a World Heritage Site, was built by order of Benedict XII.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
More info here.

This Medieval bridge is in ruins and only a part of it is preserved (120 metres) but, even so, it’s part of the World Heritage Site, together with the Palais des Papes. It’s a good example of the civil architecture of the 12th century. The bridge is the protagonist in a famous French song from the 15th century: Sur le Pont d’Avignon.

After leaving Avignon, you’ll take a break in Beaucaire Castle, one of the largest in France, originating in the Middle Ages. From the upper part, you can enjoy the views of the Rhône river and feel like a knight defending your kingdom.
Opening Hours: Wednesday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Tuesday: Closed

Welcome to Arles and to paradise for your senses! You’ll have lunch at Le Galoubet, a restaurant with a relaxing ambience, good service, traditional bistro decorations, and, most importantly: delicious food. If the weather is good, you can have lunch on the terrace.
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Sunday: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., 7:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
You can book a table in advance via this phone number: +33490931811.

It’s time to visit this old hospital where Van Gogh was treated after the accident with his ear; it’s still a mystery if he cut it off himself or if Gauguin did it after a fight. The hospital garden was immortalised in one of his paintings, and you can enjoy it in real life. The artist also painted other parts of the city, where he lived for several years.
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed

Arles is also well known for its Roman past. You can teleport yourself back to ancient times, thanks to the ancient Roman theatre built in the 1st century BC. During archaeological excavations that were carried out here, the Venus of Arles was found – it can now be seen in the Louvre.
Opening Hours: May– September: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
March, April, and October Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
November – February: Monday – Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Just like the Roman theatre, the Amphitheatre is a World Heritage Site, and it was inspired by the Colosseum in Rome. It’s so well preserved that it’s still in use for bullfights and has a capacity of 14,000 people. The scene was also immortalised by Van Gogh in one of his paintings.
Opening Hours: May – September: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
March, April, and October: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
November – February: Monday – Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

If you’re a nature lover, you’ll enjoy visiting this UNESCO biosphere reserve. The Rhône delta forms a stunning landscape of marshes full of life. Camargue is also home to the biggest flamingo population in Europe, so if you enjoy watching birds (more than 300 species) this will be paradise for you!
You can discover this unique space by following one of the marked routes.
More info here.

You’ve completed another intense day, so it’s time to enjoy yourself and relax! You're going to have dinner at the hotel restaurant, famous for its Mediterranean cuisine with local products. The hotel is situated in front of the beach, so you can feel the sea breeze.
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