Arles - Résidence Club L'Estajan Arles

Site no: RV037

Overview

At a Glance

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Located in the heart of the Camargue region, the Residence Club Maeva Camargue is set on a 35 hectare estate just 4 km from Arles, a city of UNESCO World Heritage monuments, and listed as a 'City of Art and History'. 35 km away are the beaches of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, a village famous for its annual gypsy festival. A region where tradition is resolutely preserved, the Camargue provides a complete change of scene. A city of festivals, art, and culture, Arles has never stopped attracting artists. Van Gogh stayed here with his friend Gaugain and Picasso, a lover of bullfights, was inspired by them to paint here. No holiday to this region is complete without a trip to the Camargue plains themselves; home to the famous white horses and pink flamingos. The Residence Club is a superb family holiday destination with air conditioned accommodation. There is a wide variety of fantastic facilities including 8 swimming pools, badminton, mini golf, sauna, squash and a riding school. The less energetic may prefer to treat themselves to a course of relaxation treatment at the balneotherapy centre.

Parc Size: Medium

Opening dates

09/04/11 - 12/11/11

Number of apartments: 201

Important information

Exceptions

Barbecue: not provided

Vehicles

Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Dogs

Are dogs allowed: Yes
Must be kept on a leash: Yes

Price Includes

Bed linen and parking. Short stay price also includes beds made on arrival, bath towels and end of stay cleaning. Prices DO NOT include refundable security deposit and tourist tax which are payable in resort

Board basis: Self-catering

Out and about

There are a good selection of bars and restaurants in the area, and the best way to get around is by bicycle. Horse riding is a popular activity here, as are fishing, quad biking and canoeing.

On site

The following facilities are available:

A security/cleaning deposit is required
Preferred payment method: Cash or Visa/Mastercard credit cards only
Outdoor parking available (Free)
Dogs are allowed (€55 per week or €9.00 per day. Admitted on presentation of anti-rabies certificate)
Launderette
Washing machines
Drying machine

Reception

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Italian, French
Other services: Open 24 hours. Information, post, messages, repair services. Board games to hire (€30 deposit required)
WiFi available
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express, Diners' Club

Shops

Bakery service available
Shops and supermarket 2 km away

Dining

Restaurant: Outdoor restaurant Les Alpilles, open lunchtimes in July and August Location: 20m from Reception Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
Pizzeria: Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

Bars

No Bar

Other

Animation Team: Exercise routines, sports tournaments, themed evenings, dances etcLa Petite Ferme: Small farm for children to see animals from the region..

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Pools

First pool

. Open 15/05/2012 - 15/10/2012 (Outdoor Heated)

Second pool

(Outdoor)

Third pool

(Outdoor)

Fourth pool

(Outdoor)

Spas

Sauna
Spa Balneotherapy: 'Essentiel SPA', the massage and balneotherapy specialist, offers with preferential rates high-quality treatments and personalised service in the heart of Maeva's Camargue estate. A veritable art of living with a touch of aromatherapy in the heart of Provence. Various courses and treatments available.

Extra information

Pools are open mid May to mid October

Activities

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Sports, water sports, games, manual activities, treasure hunts, preparing and putting on shows, cartoon evening etc.

Additional Info

9-11 yrs: 5/4 - 2/5, 1/7 - 1/9 & 24/10 - 4/11/11

12-17 yrs: 4/4 - 29/4, 27/6 - 26/8 & 24/10 - 4/11/11

Winter clubs for 3 - 11 yrs

Run mornings and afternoons during French schools holidays

3-5 yrs & 6-8 yrs: 05/04 - 20/05, 13/06 - 01/09 & 24/10 - 04/11/11

Sports

Tennis

2 half size courts, 23 full size courts
Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

Football

Badminton

3 courts

Squash

2 courts

Beach Volleyball

Gymnasium

Archery

Boules

Horse Riding

Lessons available: Yes

Pony-trekking

Lessons available: Yes

Golf

6 Hole Golf Course

No golf course on the resort, nearest golf course is 25.00 km from the resort

Minigolf

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

Excursions

Type: Tour the Camargue in a four-wheel drive vehicle and explore the ornithological Marais du Vigueirat park, ride in Arles, Fontvieille

Specialist Activities

Balneotherapy: 'Essentiel SPA'*, the massage and balneotherapy specialist, offers with preferential rates high-quality treatments and personalised service in the heart of Maeva's Camargue estate. A veritable art of living with a touch of aromatherapy in the heart of Provence.Various courses and treatments available

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Local attractions

The following local attractions are available:

Shopping

Nearest town/village: Arles: 4km

Attractions

The resort: Arles: great wealth of antique and Roman heritage, with UNESCO World Heritage monuments, including the Amphitheatre (the bullring), the Roman theatre, the Church of St Trophime and its cloister, the Constantine Baths, etc. The city is listed as a ‘City of Art and History’. Tradition: Camargue bull-running in the streets of Arles and bullfighting in the various city bullrings. Museums: The Museum of Arles and Provence (archaeological remains found in Arles), Fine Arts Museum, traditional arts at the Museon Arlaten (the culture of Provence: the first ethnographic museum in the South of France), Réattu Museum (contemporary art and photography), Museums of Pagan and Christian Lapidary Art. Vincent Van Gogh and other painters found much inspiration in Arles. The surrounding area: The Camargue Museum, 12 km away on the road to Les-Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, focuses on changes in the landscape and human activity since the formation of the delta. Camargue Regional Nature Park, an 85,000-hectare protected site unique in Europe, covered with ponds, marshes, rivers and saltworks, where raising horses and bulls is still a major activity. Les-Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer: the Gypsy Museum, Baroncelli Museum, Waxworks Museum, the Pont de Gau Bird Sanctuary, etc. Aigues-Mortes 48 km away: the fortifications (Constance Tower and the ramparts), the Chapels of the White and Grey Penitents. Les-Baux-de-Provence, 19 km away: the 16th century chapel, Eyguières Gate, Saint Vincent's Square, Chapel of the White Penitents (17th century), Church of Saint Vincent (12th century), Hotel de Manville (16th century), Citadel.

Travel details

The following travel details are available:

Local Directions

From Paris: motorway A6 to Lyon then motorway A7 to Orange then A9, then to Nîmes A54 until Exit no.6 Arles-Fourchon (Centre Hospitalier - Hôpital Imbert), go past the hospital then follow signs to Maeva Camargue. Maeva Camargue.