Tarascon is the meeting point between history, architecture, nature and legends.
Tarascon is on the Camargue road at 1 hour from Le Clos Geraldy. charming guest rooms in Provence with Spa and pool.
The city has all the advantages of a Provençal city built on the edge of the Rhône. In the heart of a triangle between Nîmes, Arles and Avignon.
From celebrations to festivals. From exhibitions to concerts. It is an emblematic setting for the Counts of Provence, listen to his heart beat with passion for the arts and shows in all seasons.
You can visit its superb castle. Built in the first half of the 15th century, Tarascon Castle is one of the most beautiful fortresses in France. It is the perfect example of a building which, through its architecture and decor, combines Gothic and Renaissance styles.
Its terrace offers a breathtaking view of the river. The plain, the Alpilles and the Montagnette. And you can easily reach the surrounding Camargue.
But you can also stroll through its ancient alleys. You can also cross the bridge and stroll in those of Beaucaire, the village opposite it.
The fame of this place also comes from the famous novel by Alphonse Daudet: Tartarin de Tarascon. This burlesque character, this anti-hero has become a symbol for the city and for Provence.