Lou Meinado, un concept "comme à l'hôtel"

The accommodation comprises 35 m² Deluxe Double Rooms and a 300 m² holiday home. The rooms are designed for two people and include air conditioning, a private bathroom, a terrace and views of the garden and pool. A coffee machine is among the amenities, and soundproofing helps keep the rooms quiet.

The holiday home is suitable for group stays: it has five bedrooms, five bathrooms and a living room with a sofa bed, accommodating up to ten people. Its kitchen is equipped for preparing meals, with a dishwasher, oven, hob and fridge among the appliances. It also has a private pool, a patio, a balcony and a barbecue. The three double bedrooms are each 35 m² and have the same main amenities, including a terrace and views of the garden and pool.

Lou Meinado offers a saltwater outdoor pool, a garden and several outdoor areas, including a sun terrace and a picnic area with outdoor furniture. Sun loungers or beach chairs are available for relaxing in the garden. Massages for the body, feet and back are also offered. The rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

There is a café on site, and a kettle or coffee machine is available. The rooms include a private bathroom, free toiletries, towels and a hairdryer. Private on-site parking is available for €5 per day and requires reservation; street parking is also mentioned. Express check-in and check-out make arrival easier, with check-in available from 17:00 to 21:00. Check-out is by 10:00.

Saint-Martin-de-Crau lies in the Crau plain, a more open, agricultural Provençal landscape than the nearby hills. The Caphan area has a village feel, with walking areas and leisure facilities in Saint-Martin-de-Crau. This is a convenient base for travelling by car between the Alpilles, Arles and the landscapes of the Camargue, while returning in the evening to the quieter setting of a less urban town.

In Saint-Martin-de-Crau, the Maison de la Crau presents the natural environments and pastoral activities of this vast plain. The Louis Thiers Amphitheatre and the Provençal market offer a glimpse of local life. Arles, 13 km away, draws visitors with its Roman amphitheatre, ancient theatre and historic streets. Montmajour Abbey, 6 km away, is a medieval monastic complex near Arles. Saint-Martin-de-Crau train station is 3.8 km away; a car makes it easier to visit the region’s scattered villages and sites.

Spring and autumn are pleasant seasons for exploring the Alpilles and visiting Arles without the intense summer heat. In summer, days are suited to morning outings, followed by a break in the shade or by the pool during the hottest hours. A day can combine a visit to Arles’ historic sights with a detour through the landscapes of the Crau. Provençal markets are also an opportunity to discover local produce. If you are exploring the Camargue, allow time for country roads and stops in natural areas; conditions vary by season.