Les Chambres de Montplaisir, guest rooms with a pool
Les Chambres de Montplaisir are guest rooms in a farmhouse among orchards in Marsillargues, Occitania. A pool, a jacuzzi and homemade breakfast make it a calm base for exploring the Camargue. I see it working for couples looking to rest, not for anyone wanting an anonymous address.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Les Chambres de Montplaisir is
Les Chambres de Montplaisir are guest rooms in Marsillargues, in Occitania, designed for exploring the Camargue from the countryside. The farmhouse sits among apple and pear orchards, and travellers talk of a calm and quiet setting, not too far from the towns.
I don't have details on transport or distances, and I would rather not invent any. Since the reviews describe an address in the middle of nature, I would plan some way of getting around to explore the region. The property's own description also mentions bike rides.
What the rooms are like
The rooms are described as spacious, clean and very well equipped, with good-quality bedding. Several travellers also mention air conditioning and a large bathroom with a walk-in shower.
- Comfort. Good bedding and a fully equipped room, a point that comes up in many reviews.
- Small touches. One traveller found a bottle of apple juice, made by the hosts, in the fridge in their room.
- The pool and jacuzzi. Guests can use them, and they come up in almost every positive review, especially in hot summers.
At Les Chambres de Montplaisir you can also eat outside, on the terrace. It's a simple detail, but a pleasant one when staying in Marsillargues in warm weather.
What travellers highlight
On Google and Tripadvisor the rating is 4.4 out of 5 based on 31 Google reviews, and most comments are enthusiastic. The same words come up from one review to the next.
- The welcome. Many travellers describe warm, attentive hosts who give good sightseeing tips without being intrusive.
- Breakfast. Several reviews highlight a homemade breakfast, with apple juice and apricot jam.
- Cleanliness. Rooms and the pool area are described as spotless.
- Rest. Guests talk of a place to recharge, and some say they want to return.
What to know before booking
Negative reviews are rare, but they exist, and they all concern the welcome or the organisation. Here is how I would read the whole.
| What guests like | What to know |
|---|---|
| Caring hosts, homemade breakfast | Two older reviews describe a cold welcome, particularly when a departure was pushed back |
| Pool and jacuzzi open to guests | One review mentions a covered pool, another a heated one. Ask what applies in your season |
| Independent, well-equipped room | One traveller found the room they had booked had been given to others and had to share the toilets and bathroom |
These criticisms date back several years, and the rest of the reviews point the other way. My advice is still simple. Confirm the type of room, the private bathroom and the check-out time in writing before you arrive.
Who these guest rooms suit
I would choose Les Chambres de Montplaisir for a quiet stay for two, with a wish for a pool and a jacuzzi after a day of sightseeing. Reviews mention couples and relaxation a lot, and very little in the way of activity.
If you are looking for nightlife, or for an impersonal place with a reception open round the clock, this is not the right address. Here you are welcomed by hosts, and that is what makes the place valuable to most travellers.
What to do around Marsillargues
Around Marsillargues, the idea is to discover the Camargue from the inside, by bike or by car, relying on the hosts' advice. I have no precise list of sites or distances, so I stick to what travellers say.
If the dates don't suit, other addresses in the region are worth a look, for example Le Mas Jasmin in Rochefort-du-Gard, Le Clos de Calas in Mollégès or the Domaine de Py in Loubressac. I can't describe them here, I can only give you the names.
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