Nestled in the heart of the Parc naturel régional de Camargue, a stone's throw from Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the Mas de la Fouque is a place apart.

This former Camargue sheepfold, now a five-star hotel, weaves authenticity and contemporary softness into a setting of unspoilt nature, its architecture a quiet tribute to the living world around it.

Let yourself be carried by the gentle pace of the place: a pause by the outdoor pool, a few lengths in the heated indoor pool at 28°C, or a moment of surrender at the Nuxe Spa - sauna, ice cascade, hydro-massage pool and bespoke treatments await. For those drawn to movement, a tennis court, bicycles and a fitness room are also at hand.

And at the gateway to Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the Camargue unfolds in all its rare richness. Its landscapes reveal themselves on horseback, by bicycle, by boat or by 4x4, among flamingos, salt flats and vast lagoons. Wild beaches, just 2 km from the Mas de la Fouque, invite long, unhurried walks. The Pont de Gau ornithological park is not to be missed. Further afield, Aigues-Mortes and its ramparts, or Arles, city of art and history, extend the escape still further.

Rooms and suites extend this feeling of calm and harmony.

Superior Rooms offer an intimate cocoon where refined design meets natural materials and soft tones. A simple, elegant atmosphere - the perfect place to simply be.

• Size: 30 m²
• Queen size bed (160 cm x 200 cm)
• Room with terrace and view, or private patio with pool access
• Capacity: 2 adults

Breakfast is served as a buffet: pastries, artisan jams, Camargue honey, fresh fruit - so that every morning begins as it should.

At La Table de Marius, the Camargue comes to the plate. Under the guidance of Chef Jérémy Faure, the cuisine celebrates local, seasonal produce with refinement and generosity. In the warmer months, the terrace becomes a privileged setting in which to watch night fall gently over the lagoons.

The Mas de la Fouque is located on the Route du Petit Rhône, in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (13460), on the edge of the Réserve naturelle nationale de Camargue.

• From Lyon: 3h by car, or TGV to Nîmes or Arles (approx. 1h) then by car
• From Marseille: 1h30 by car
• From Montpellier and Nîmes: 1h by car
• From Paris: TGV to Nîmes or Arles (approx. 4h) + under 1h by road
• From Milan: 5 to 6h by car, or train via Marseille then by car

A car is ideal for making the most of the region and reaching the estate with ease. The hotel has a free private car park with electric vehicle charging points.