“A country house hotel retreat in the heart of the Carmargue. The charming rooms are the perfect mixture of comfort and style. Gourmet dining in the traditional kitchen and open access to the grounds creates an intimate and homely vibe. A tranquil and relaxing hideaway.”
“A country house hotel retreat in the heart of the Carmargue. The charming rooms are the perfect mixture of comfort and style. Gourmet dining in the traditional kitchen and open access to the grounds creates an intimate and homely vibe. A tranquil and relaxing hideaway.”
Hotel Review
Jacques Bon bred bulls and horses on his Camargue farm, whilst his wife Lucille, an architect and interior designer, used her skill to convert their 18th-century stable with rustic panache into this exquisite hotel. Still run by the Bon family today, the place has lost none of its authentic charm with antiques filling the large beamed bedrooms, some with galleried bathrooms. There’s also a peaceful reading room and traditional kitchen-dinning room where guests dine and can watch the chef cook up a storm. A heavenly retreat.
Written by Leonie Glass
Recommended For
- Active Holiday
- There are a wide choice of outdoor pursuits locally including horse riding, cycling, climbing, and hiking
- Foodies
- Dinner is served right in the middle of the kitchen, and produce is all locally and sustainably sourced
- Cycling
- Rent a bike and cycle across the beaches from Saintes-Maries-de-La-Mer to Port-Saint-Louis-du Rhône
- Total relaxation
- Kick back by the pool, wander the grounds or pamper yourself with an oil massage
- Beach nearby
- Wild sandy beaches are a short drive away
- Other Activities
- Take part in Branding, “cocarde” bull games, visits to pastures and cattle-sorting.
- Hotel Entertainment
- Relax with a good book at the poolside or book a spoiling ol massage
- Great walks
- Wander the gardens and the 55o hectars of farmland that surrounds.
- Birdwatching
- There are a wide variety of birds to spot in the Carmargue
- Country Escape
- Riding
- Owner managed
- Quiet
- Family Suites
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Conference facilities
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- House party feel
- Wellbeing
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Boutique
- Antiques
- Pet friendly
- Child friendly
- Farmhouse
- Traditional
- Charming
- Luxury
- Intimate
- Romantic
- Views
- Secluded setting
- Gourmet
Facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor pool in lovely gardens
- Outdoor dining
- In room DVD
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Fireplace
- Bar
- Family Suites
- Parking
- Bath robes
- Internet
- Library
- Bicycle hire
- Sit-out Terrace
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Child friendly
- Room service
- Suites
- Safe
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Wifi
- Views
- Air conditioning
- Conference facilities
Activities
- Cycling
- Rent a bike and cycle across the beaches from Saintes-Maries-de-La-Mer to Port-Saint-Louis-du Rhône
- Other Activities
- Take part in Branding, “cocarde” bull games, visits to pastures and cattle-sorting.
- Hotel Entertainment
- Relax with a good book at the poolside or book a spoiling ol massage
- Great walks
- Wander the gardens and the 55o hectars of farmland that surrounds.
- Birdwatching
- There are a wide variety of birds to spot in the Carmargue
- Riding
Map & Location
What's Nearby
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Le Mas de Peint
A beautiful, unpretentious Provençal farmhouse and set in a timeless, Truffaut-esque country landscape in the Camargue. The one-time home of rancher Jacques Bon and his architect wife, Lucille, this family-run estate effortlessly straddles the line between a smart country hotel and a relaxed, unfussy retreat.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
