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About this property

Historic Setting: Fontaine des Magnarelles in Althen-des-Paluds offers a unique guest house experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Accommodations: The property features family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, electric vehicle charging station, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, including local specialities, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice. The on-site restaurant offers a variety of dining options. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy fishing, walking tours, bike tours, and cycling. Nearby attractions include Thouzon's cave (7 km) and Pont d'Avignon (17 km). Highly rated for its garden, swimming pool, and host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carlosss1513
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Dearest Chantal and Jean-Francois were the kindest and most toughtful hosts you can imagine. We spent a week in their Provence-dream place and we enjoyed it so much! The house is beautiful and the garden and the pool are absolutely stunning. We...
  • Damien
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had an absolutely wonderful stay at La Fontaine des Magnarelles, hosted by Chantal and Jean-François. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth and kindness. The accommodations were perfect for our family of five (3 boys +...
  • Glenn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It’s so picturesque in an amazing setting. The apartment itself was really roomy, exceptionally clean and so well decorated.There were beautiful touches like little complementary lavender biscuits. Stunning views from the windows. Both the inside...
  • Sandra
    Germany Germany
    Chantal and Jean-Francois are great hosts - they gave a lot of information and recommendations on the region/restaurants etc. We felt very welcomed! The breakfast (and diner 3 times available per week) included a lot of regional products and...
  • Pete
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely place in a lovely location. Our hosts, Chantal & Jean-Francois, were wonderfully welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. Nice pool, pleasant grounds, cute dog too.
  • Katharine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the breakfast was very good with local produce to try
  • Ilana
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Absolument tout! Chantal et Jean-François étaient adorables, toujours disponibles pour nous donner des bonnes recommandations et préparer des petit-déjeuners fabuleux avec des produits locaux. Les chambres et salles de bain sont impeccables et...
  • Kris
    Belgium Belgium
    Chantal en Jean-jacque zijn ontzettend lieve en behulpzame hosten. We herinneren ons een zeer leuke en sportieve reis.
  • Virginie
    United States United States
    Les propriétaires sont très accueillants et nous font sentir à la maison en moins d'une minute. La propriété est très charmante. Nous n;avons pas pu profité des exterieurs a cause de la pluie mais les petits dejeuners sur la terrasse etaient deja...
  • Anna
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Chantal en Jean-Francois zijn heel gastvrij en staan altijd voor je klaar met goede tips. Ontbijt was heerlijk in de tuin onder de pergola. Mooie tuin met veel kleine zitjes verspreid over de tuin. Hele nette kamer in provencaalse stijl. Ook is er...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Fontaine des Magnarelles

Company review score: 9.9Based on 40 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Born in Provence, we have travelled extensively on the 5 continents and have tried to concentrate in our house all the best of the welcome we have found around the world. We welcome you with great pleasure in our guest house to make you discover our beautiful region and share with you our best addresses and local secrets! We take care of your comfort (bedding, air-conditioning, calm and cleanliness) and your well-being, with a swimming pool, massage, Pilates, Sophrology, Yoga, and your expectations (gluten intolerance, lactose) during your meals. For even more sharing, depending on the season and our calendar, we organise dinners with our Assiettes du Comtat or our Ardoises du Terroir, using local, seasonal produce. It's a wonderful opportunity to discover Provençal cuisine and take the time to chat with our hosts, in French, English or with your hands! On-site selection of local wines at cellar prices and regional jars for you to enjoy at any time. Hoping to have the pleasure of welcoming you in Provence, at Fontaine des Magnarelles, during your next stay, Yours sincerely Chantal and Jean-François

Property information

Our old 18th century farmhouse, renovated in the Provençal style, welcomes you in its 3000m2 park with swimming pool in season, as well as Wellness Massage. Outside July and August, we offer dinners by prior arrangement approximately 2 evenings a week, according to a schedule sent to our guests the week before their stay. We offer 5 guest rooms including 2 doubles, 1 Twin or king size, 1 studio for 2/3 people with terrace and kitchenette, a Suite for 2/3 people with 1 room and 1 living room. Total capacity of 10 adults and 2 children over 12 years old. For groups of 3 rooms or more or 6 people, please call us before booking. Small dogs are allowed ON REQUEST and at an additional cost in the ClaireFontaine room only. Our rooms are air-conditioned, with high comfort bedding, private bathroom and toilet and equipped with a kettle and a courtesy tray. Bed linen, bathroom linen and pool towels are provided. Windows are fitted with mosquito nets. A large 60 m2 lounge reserved for our guests includes a shared kitchenette, a library, games, a seating area, as well as tourist information on the region and a selection of nearby restaurants. A large terrace and garden furniture for gourmet breakfasts and dinners featuring Ardoises du Terroir or Assiettes du Comtat, available outside July and August and according to our calendar, by prior arrangement, or our Bocaux caterers for your meals on your own. A mini-bar in the pool house and guest lounge offers a choice of drinks, craft beers and local wines. WiFi connection on fibre optics, free and secure parking, car electric recharging point. With the "Accueil Vélo" label and as a partner of the French Hiking Federation, we can provide you with maps, guides and addresses for your outdoor activities.

Neighbourhood information

Discover the NATURAL AREAS by bike or on foot, VISIT the typical villages of Provence: l'Isle sur la Sorgue, Gordes, Saint Rémy de Provence, Lourmarin, the LAVANDES, the Roman History with the sites of Vaison, Pont du Gard, Arles, Nîmes, TASTING the great wines Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Beaumes de Venise, FLYING on the markets and ENJOYING the local gastronomy, up to the Mediterranean coast. ... with the sea only 1 hour away, under the southern sun!

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Fontaine des Magnarelles takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Fontaine des Magnarelles in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 14 janvier 2019 Mairie