Plumard, pop-style guest rooms in the heart of Arles
Plumard is a bed and breakfast in Arles, with a garden, a sunny terrace and a bar. The first guest reviews praise the pop décor, the welcome and the bed. I would book it for a couple or a group of friends who want to explore the city on foot, knowing that it is just starting out.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Plumard is in Arles
Plumard is in Arles, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, at 25 rue Waldeck Rousseau. You are in the centre, about 1 km from the arena, so you can see the city without a car. One guest talks about a perfect location, and the position explains why.
To arrive from further away, the address description gives Avignon's stations as 35 to 37 km away and Nîmes airport as 23 km. These landmarks are useful if you come by plane or train, but they also show that you should plan a journey to reach Arles.
What the rooms at Plumard are like
The rooms at Plumard are non-smoking and well equipped, with a boutique feel rather than a classic hotel look. I do not have a detailed plan of each room, but this is what the description says.
- The equipment. A wardrobe, a fridge, an oven and a coffee machine, which sets it apart from many guest houses.
- The bathroom. Private, with a bath, a shower or a hairdryer depending on the room.
- The extras. Some rooms have a balcony. Bed linen, towels and toiletries are included.
As for the atmosphere, one guest talks about charming décor and an extremely comfortable bed. Another mentions a warm, pop-style décor. These are two opinions, so I take them with caution, but they point in the same direction.
The garden, the terrace and the bar
At Plumard the outdoor space is one of the advertised strengths: a quiet garden, a sunny terrace and a friendly bar. In Arles, a quiet corner after a day of sightseeing is no small thing, especially in summer.
I have no information on the bar's opening hours or the breakfast arrangements, so I will not say more. If it matters to you, ask the property before booking.
What the first guests say
Plumard has a 5 out of 5 rating on Google, but based on only three reviews. It is worth saying clearly: this is a very new place, and one reviewer even describes herself as the very first guest.
What the two written reviews have in common is the décor, judged charming and pop, the welcome, friendly and warm, and the quality of the bedding. Nothing negative appears, but with so few reviews we cannot yet talk about a trend.
What to know before booking
The main point to keep in mind is the lack of track record. The reviews are very good, but few in number, and the property description is a little vague about its exact nature.
| What we know | What we do not know yet |
|---|---|
| Garden, terrace and bar | Bar opening hours and services |
| Equipped rooms, private bathroom | Details of each room type |
| Welcome and décor appreciated by early guests | How consistent it is over time |
| Arena about 1 km away | Breakfast and parking |
Guest house or boutique hotel. The old description calls it a boutique hotel, while the listing is classed as a bed and breakfast. I mainly take it as a small place with character. Check what is included when you book.
Who Plumard suits and what to do around Arles
I would choose Plumard for a couple or a group of friends who want to stay somewhere with personality, in the centre, and see Arles on foot. I would not recommend it to anyone who needs very precise certainty about services, while reviews remain so few.
From Arles, the description mentions the arena, the Palais des Papes in Avignon and the church of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. To compare with other places in the region, see Le Mas Jasmin in Rochefort-du-Gard, Le Clos de Calas in Mollégès or Les Chambres de Montplaisir in Marsillargues.
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