Fontaine des Magnarelles

The rooms at Fontaine des Magnarelles comprise two double rooms, a Superior Suite and a Superior Triple Room. All have a private bathroom and air conditioning. The two double rooms measure 21 m²; one stands out for its bathtub, while the other offers an alternative bed configuration. Bed linen and towels are provided.

The 41 m² Superior Suite combines a separate bedroom with a lounge and overlooks the garden. The 30 m² Superior Triple Room has a kitchenette and a private terrace. It also includes a refrigerator, microwave and kitchenware. Depending on the category you choose, you’ll have a separate living area, a kitchenette or private outdoor access. The rooms have distinct amenities while all offering the comfort of a private bathroom.

The outdoor swimming pool and garden offer space to enjoy the fresh air, while the sun terrace and sun loungers invite you to take a break between outings. A shared lounge with a TV area provides a place to gather indoors. The guest house also offers massages for a relaxing interlude during your stay.

Breakfast is available on site, and the accommodations have tea- and coffee-making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the guest house. Free public parking is available on site, with an electric vehicle charging point. You can hire bicycles or enjoy various activities in the surrounding area, including hiking, cycling, canoeing and fishing. Walking tours, bike tours and badminton equipment are also among the activities and facilities on offer.

Althen-des-Paluds is a village in Vaucluse, amid Provence’s agricultural landscape, between Avignon and the foothills of Mont Ventoux. The surroundings combine small towns, fields and leisure attractions, with a more rural feel than the major cities. This stop suits travellers who want to discover different sides of the region and return to a village setting after their visits. A car makes getting around easier: public transport does not serve the guest house.

Parc Spirou and Wave Island leisure parks are 2.7 km and 2.8 km away, respectively. They offer rides and water activities, popular in particular during family stays. Château de Thouzon, 5.9 km away, is a chance to discover a local historic site. Avignon, 14 km from the Palais des Papes, offers a different outing: the Gothic palace bears witness to the period when the city was home to the papacy, while Pont Saint-Bénézet is one of its best-known landmarks. The stations at Entraigues-sur-la-Sorgue and Monteux serve nearby towns.

The region can be visited throughout the year, with generally milder temperatures in spring and autumn for exploring Avignon or the surrounding villages. In summer, hot days are well suited to breaks by the pool and outings early in the morning or late in the afternoon. You can spend a day visiting Avignon’s monuments, then set aside another for Monteux’s attractions or country lanes. Provençal markets and the landscapes of Vaucluse round out the itinerary, depending on the season and what you’d like to see.