MARSEILLE PROVENCE 2013 - MARSEILLE : EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF THE CULTURE - 900 events, 60 exhibitions and hundreds of concerts in Provence from January 2013
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Bike hire for one day or more with our partner Telecycles (mountain bike, road or electric)
http://www.telecycles-location.com
Also possible for children from 6 years old.
The hotel will suggest to you nice rides from the hotel in the natural Park of les Alpilles.

The tennis (hard court) is located in the garden. Tennis rackets and balls are available at reception.Tennis lessons on request.
Try to play bowls, an easy Provençal game!
We will provide you with all the necessary equipment.
The bowls ground is located amongst olive trees near the tennis court.

The natural Park of les Alpilles set up in 2007 gathers 16 villages in les Alpilles.
Visit http://www.parc-alpilles.fr to be informed on all activities, guided tours and conferences.
Walks from the hotel and hiking trails in the Alpilles (picnic basket on request).
Discovery of the natural Park of les Alpilles (wildlife and flora of les Alpilles) with naturalist or mountain guide.
Fire regulation from June to September may restrict the access to the natural Park.

Horse rides in the Alpilles for all levels :
- 3km from the hotel http://ecurieducastillon.fr
- 5km from the hotel http://enganes.free.fr
- 8km from the hotel http://randochevalalpilles.blogspot.com
- 10km from the hotel http://le-ranch-des-alpilles.com
Poney ride for children 5km from the hotel http://le.rouget.free.fr

Enjoy visiting olive mills, tasting with the olive producers and olive confectioners : Moulin Jean-Marie Cornille and Moulin Mas des Barres in the village of Maussane, Vegetable preserves Jean Martin also in the village of Maussane, Moulin de Castelas in les Baux-de-Provence where the hotel brings its olive harvest every autumn.
Every tuesday and thursday at 10 a.m, olive tasting class and free visit of the olive mill upon registration at the hotel reception.
http://www.castelas.com
To visit the Olive trail of the Park of Alpilles click on
http://www.parcalpilles.fr/site/haut/bloc_tetiere_haut/accueil/actualite/circuits_thematiques

With the local wine growers, you will taste authentic wines influenced by the land of la Vallée des Baux : vineyards of Mas de la Dame, Mas Ste Berthe, Chateau d'Estoublon, Domaine Dalmeran, ...

Céline Viany, a wine consultant, organizes for you a tasting tour with a rigorous selection of winemakers in les Baux de Provence.

http://www.levinalabouche.com

Visit the castle of les Baux with the audio guide and discover the dungeons, fortified towers, giant buttresses and spectacular landscape from the rocks to the sea, more than 1000 years of history!
http://www.chateau-baux-provence.com
Sightseeing tools for people with impared vision.

Golf of Servanes in Mouriès, 18 holes, 10km away.
10% discount on the green fees if booking made by the hotel.
http://www.opengolfclub.com/servanes
We can also arrange for private golf lessons.

Magical audiovisual program “ Painters of the Mediterranean countries” produced by Carrières de Lumières located in the impressive limestone quarries of les Baux-de-Provence. The effect takes the visitor to the very heart of a universe of images on walls, floors and ceilings used as natural screens for the projections.
http://www.carrieres-lumieres.com

From April 2nd to September 7th, rides everyday, next to the castle of les Baux.
For 15 min ride - Mr. Roux - Tel 06 74 40 80 30
For 1 h ride - Mr.Lacroix - Tel 06 81 19 04 33

Every wednesday & saturday from April to September, meeting with the "Grand Duc", the largest owl of Europe - For reservation, tel 04 90 92 05 22

Monday and Friday mornings in Fontvieille, 5 km from the hotel
Wednesday morning in St Rémy de Provence, 12 km from the hotel
Thursday morning in Maussane les Alpilles, 3 km from the hotel
Friday morning in Eygalières, 21 km from the hotel
Saturday morning in Arles, 17 lkm from the hotel

To explore the Camargue and Provence “off the beaten path”…but an experienced local guide can quickly help you crack some of its secrets.
A unique experience with Sebastien Lopez to those who want to escape the crowds. Lets just test the one-of-a- kind picnic in the heart of a vineyard!
http://iamnotatourist.fr

Tours in Provence proposes private tours to discover Provence. Your private guide, Cécile, offers sight seeing tour of the valley of les Alpilles to the city of Arles from 9am to 5pm. Also day trip at your own pace ...
http://www.tours-in-provence.com/liens.html

Visit the website for active families in Provence
http://www.tourismeenfamille.com

Children activities at Chateau des Baux
http://www.chateau-baux-provence.com

Poney rides at Rouget Poney Club in le Paradou
The Alpilles stream train from Arles to Fontvieille
Mini-golf in Saint Rémy de Provence
Adventure trails in Salon de Provence or Lagnes
Kayak on river Gardon near Pont du Gard
Visit of the roman ruins of Glanum in Saint Rémy de Provence
Visit of Arles : arenas, antique theater, museum
Le Pont du Gard and its museum
Sweets museum Haribo in Uzès

Olive harvest has stopped end of October. We have picked up approximately 700 kilos, which corresponds to an average harvest. You will be able to taste the new olive oil from next march!

Since summer 2012, electric bikes are available at the hotel for rentals. Our partner Telecycles proposes you 19 euros for 1/2 day and 29 euros for 1 day.

Our Chef Gilles is now offering outdoor cooking classes in the garden of the hotel. Please see our web page "Special Offers".