Boulbon and the surrounding area
Whatever your interests, there are many activities and places to discover in the surroundings of the hotel. It may be useful to check the tourist office websites, but here are a few ideas:
Within a 25 km radius:
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Visit Frigolet Abbey (12th century), Tarascon, and King René’s feudal castle.
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Walking in the Montagnette to discover the windmill, Frigolet Abbey, Saint-Julien chapel, as well as the Provençal flora and fauna.
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Visit the Alpilles villages: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Les Baux-de-Provence, but also Fontvieille, Maussane, Le Paradou, along with wine and olive oil estates.
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Stroll through the Alpilles Regional Natural Park, featuring magnificent landscapes, hiking trails, and outdoor activities.
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Visit Avignon: The Palace of the Popes, the Bridge, etc. Theater festival (in July).
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Visit Villeneuve-lez-Avignon: Its Chartreuse (charterhouse), its Fort, and its antiques market (every Saturday morning from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
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Visit Ancient Arles (the Amphitheater, the Forum square, and its cryptoporticus) as well as Modern Arles with the Luma Tower and its unique architecture (contemporary art museum).
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Visit the Pont du Gard and enjoy walks or kayaking in the Gardon Gorges (cool water guaranteed).
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The numerous Provençal markets in the region will delight your taste buds and senses.
Within a 50 km radius:
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Visit Nîmes: Its amphitheater, the Maison Carrée, and the Jardins de la Fontaine.
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Visit the Duchy of Uzès and its famous pottery (Anduze).
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Mont Ventoux and its perched villages; the most athletic can tackle it by bike.
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The Wine Route (Côtes du Rhône): A must-visit including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, and Rasteau.
Beyond 50 km:
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The Luberon and its stunning villages: Gordes, Oppède, Sénanque and its abbey, Roussillon, and the Ochre Trail (our Provençal Colorado).
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Orange and Vaison-la-Romaine.
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And of course, the Camargue and its protected natural park (pink flamingos, Camargue bulls, and horses). Explore it by bike, horseback, on foot, or by boat from Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône to Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, and go as far as Aigues-Mortes while enjoying the Mediterranean Sea.