
Wave Island Waterpark, Monteux
This huge waterpark covers an area of 4.7 hectares and includes a surf simulator, waterslides and a river feature called river land.
© Citotel Hotel, Orange
A cosy Provençal hotel with an outdoor pool, near to the station
There are 14 rooms, a bar, a restaurant, a breakfast room and a shaded terrace. Outside there is a an area next to the pool with sun loungers.
The rooms are simple but comfortable, and include a choice of doubles, twins or three and four bed family rooms.
Inside the rooms, there is a TV, phone, hair dryer and air conditioning.
There are restaurants nearby, but the hotel also has it's own restaurant. A buffet breakfast is available at an extra cost.
Very convenient if visitors are travelling by train, and a 10 min walk from the town centre.
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