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Rencontres d'Arles: sleep in Nîmes, breathe easy

The Rencontres d'Arles photography festival attracts an international crowd, press, and image professionals. Accommodation in Arles saturates instantly. Nîmes, 30 minutes away, becomes a quiet and well-equipped base.

Arles under heavy tourist pressure

Limited capacity, expensive accommodation, and high density make stays uncomfortable.

Nîmes as a rear base

Just 30 minutes away, Nîmes combines easy logistics with a high quality of life.

Accommodation suited to professionals

1 Gbps fiber connection, quiet spaces, and a desk available — useful for processing images or responding to requests between two exhibitions.

The villa at a glance

  • Contemporary 94 m² villa in Nîmes, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 6 guests.
  • Heated private pool 4×2.5 m, covered terrace, gas barbecue, Mediterranean garden.
  • Gated parking for 2 cars, 1 Gbps fibre, ducted air conditioning and heating.
  • 15 minutes from the Arena, the Maison Carrée and the Halles of Nîmes, 10 minutes from the A9.
  • Check-in from 17:00, check-out before 11:00, direct booking without commission.

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