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Step back in time for a luxurious holiday in a 17th-century mansion, the Hôtel de Margallier. Just outside your door are the ancient streets of Beaucaire, an unspoilt little town right in the middle of the "Golden Triangle" (Arles-Avignon-Nîmes area) of southern France. Only 20 minutes from each of the "Golden Triangle" cities and minutes from other spectacular sites such as Les Baux de Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Mediterranean beaches at Les Saintes-Maries de la Mer and many other attractions, this apartment holiday rental is an ideal base for exploring both Provence and Languedoc, and for relaxing and decompressing in the midst of history and beauty.
Hôtel de Margallier, mentioned in the Michelin guide and known as the "Home of Caryatids" after the statues that grace its façade, is one of the most famous architectural landmarks in this part of Languedoc and Provence. Built in 1675 as a mansion for a wealthy merchant, it serves as an outstanding example of baroque architecture of the Provence and Languedoc regions.
The façade is a registered landmark and is often noted in tourist guides of the south of France, Provence and Languedoc. Guests renting this apartment have the privilege of appreciating the private entrance courtyard and stone staircase, which are of outstanding beauty. Enjoy your private balcony, which is part of the famous facade. The mansion is situated in the historic center of Beaucaire, close to the Place Vieille artist area and steps from Beaucaire's famous Hôtel de Ville, designed by architect Charles Mansard. Don't miss the colorful Provence open-air food market, held twice a week in front of the Hôtel de Ville, one block from the apartment. Hôtel de Margallier is just below the celebrated Chateau Royale with its pretty gardens and views over the city of Beaucaire and the Rhone River. |
