This lovely vacation apartment is in the charming old town of Beaucaire, gateway to Provence and the Camargue. Its large private terrace faces the Rhône River, with a view of the castle of Tarascon across the river in Provence. The terrace is partitioned into two sections. You have your own section with a large table that sits 8 people.
The handsome stone building was originally a rich merchant's mansion, named Hôtel du Luxembourg. Recently renovated, the apartment is quiet and sunny with 5 m high ceilings. It has three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen/dining room, home office (1 computer, broadband router and WI-FI), satellite TV from the UK and French cable TV. The terrace has a table for 8 and is a great place to relax over a meal or a glass of wine. It is within walking distance of all Beaucaire’s attractions, from the picturesque ruined castle to the lively canal promenade, as well as restaurants, cafes and shops. Only 15 km from Arles and 25 km from Avignon, Beaucaire is an ideal touring base from which to explore Provence, the Camargue and the Languedoc.
Nearby attractions include the Pont du Gard, Roman amphitheaters, castles, medieval villages, Van Gogh landscapes, open-air markets, horse-riding, gourmet food, wine-tasting and boating. Famous nearby attractions include Arles, St Remy de Provence, Avignon and Uzes.
Amenities: : Home office with unlimited free broadband and WIFI internet access, washing machine, clothes dryer, microwave, stove and oven, dishwasher, fully equipped with pots and pans and crockery, coffee maker, electric kettle, iron, ironing board, hair dryer, Satellite TV with UK programming, DVD, stereo. Sheets and towels provided.
Area:: Beaucaire is the gateway to Provence and Camargue, at the crossroads of the Rhône and a canal, with a lively marina. Great location in the 'golden triangle' between Avignon, Arles and Nimes. Attractions include Roman amphitheaters, the Pont du Gard, castles, medieval villages, Van Gogh landscapes, open-air markets, wine-tasting at vineyards and boating. The apartment is walking distance to river, canal, castle, cafes, shops, markets, restaurants.
Beaucaire is located 10 minutes from the Nimes-Pont du Gard TGV station