Gîtes Equestres Lou Caloun - Les Saintes Maries de la Mer

The houses at Gîtes Equestres Lou Caloun have one or two bedrooms and accommodate groups of different sizes. They range from 35 to 85 m². Each has a kitchen, a private bathroom, air conditioning and a terrace; a flat-screen TV and coffee machine complete the shared amenities. The kitchens include a refrigerator, utensils and either an oven or a microwave, depending on the accommodation.

Views vary from one house to another: some overlook the garden, while others also offer views of the pool or river. The one-bedroom houses have a large double bed, with an extra single bed in one of them. The two two-bedroom houses provide sleeping space for four people. One has two bathrooms, while the other has a large double bed and two single beds.

The outdoor areas include a garden, a sun terrace, garden furniture and an outdoor dining area. A barbecue lets you cook outside, and a picnic area completes the facilities. The outdoor pool is heated; pool or beach towels and sun loungers are also available. The houses have fully equipped kitchens, including a hob, oven, refrigerator, kettle and coffee machine.

The restaurant and bar let you enjoy a meal or a drink on site. Breakfast can be served in your room, and packed lunches are available. Special diet menus can be provided on request. You’ll also find free Wi-Fi and free private parking, with a charging station for electric vehicles. Other activities and services include bicycle hire, horse riding, massages and various beauty treatments.

Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer lies in the Rhône delta, amid the ponds, marshes and pastures of the Camargue. Shaped by water and wind, this flat landscape attracts birdwatchers and people who enjoy wide open spaces and horse riding. The hamlet of Les Cabanes de Cambon offers a rural setting away from the seaside resort centre, surrounded by landscapes where horses and bulls are part of local life.

The Parc ornithologique de Pont de Gau, 3.9 km away, has marked trails for observing flamingos and other marsh birds. The village of Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer brings together Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer Church, the old town’s narrow streets and the coastal beaches. The town’s beaches are about 8 km away. Arles, with its Roman monuments and art collections, makes a cultural day trip inland. A car is useful for travelling between the marshes and the coast and reaching the different sights in the region.

In spring and autumn, walks through the wetlands let you enjoy soft light and a variety of birdlife. More visitors come to the coast in summer; mornings are then a good time for nature outings before the hottest part of the day. You can spend a day in the village and at the beach, then set aside another trip for the landscapes and birds around Pont de Gau. For a more active visit, you can also explore the Camargue trails by bicycle or on horseback.