
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.
© Les Remparts, Beaumes de Venise
© Les Remparts, Beaumes de Venise
A renovated historic property with magnificent views
Built on the ancient fortified walls of the old village of Beaumes de Venise, this charming guest house offers a unique place to stay in an authentic historic building.
This beautiful old building combines character with modern comfort, offering 5 spacious double bedrooms.
It has air conditioning and heating (depending on the season), WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, large lounge with fireplace, library corner, garden, courtyard with swimming pool and a peaceful orangery that can be enjoyed both in summer and winter.
Extra services such as massage, catering and baby-sitting can be booked on request.
From the rampart side of the building, you can enjoy exceptional views of Mont Ventoux and Dentelles de Montmirail, while the garden side looks out over the church steeple, the old castle ruins, and the tiled roof tops of the village.
Les Remparts is in an elevated position looking out over the village and beyond to the mountains of the Dentelles des Montmirail and Mont Ventoux. It is in a quiet and secluded location just a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Hidden from the street, the outdoor swimming pool is enclosed in a stone courtyard surrounded by plants. It measures 4m x 8m and is open all year round.
The guest house does not have a restaurant but breakfast is served each morning and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes in the village.
The village of Beaumes de Venise is 100km north of Marseilles airport via the A7, or 130km north east of Montpellier via the A9.
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