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Key points
- Arles, whose Roman and Romanesque monuments are UNESCO World Heritage listed.
- The Camargue Regional Nature Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
- A Palais des Congrès in Arles, seating up to 1,000 people in plenary.
Why the Camargue
Few destinations offer such a change of scene an hour from Marseille. Arles has preserved impressive Roman monuments, including the amphitheatre and the ancient theatre, on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1981. At 758.93 km², the municipality is vast; to the south it opens onto the Camargue.
Created in 1970, the Camargue Regional Nature Park covers Arles, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer and Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône. The delta has been recognised as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO since 1977. To the west, Aigues-Mortes is encircled by 1,640 metres of ramparts.
Lagoons, horses, bulls, manades (traditional ranches) and big skies: the Camargue is particularly well suited to team cohesion retreats and incentive trips.
Getting there
- Train: Arles is 3 h 50 min from Paris and 1 hour from Marseille. The station is 2.5 km from the Palais des Congrès.
- Air: Marseille Provence Airport is 50 minutes away by car, Nîmes airport 20 minutes.
Facilities
The Palais des Congrès d’Arles offers 3,000 m² of modular space across 14 areas: the Chabaud hall takes up to 1,000 people in plenary, the Mistral room up to 400 people and the rooftop up to 150. A free 250-space car park completes the facility.
For a group of 15 to 150 people, hotels in Arles and Camargue mas (farmhouses) offer a more intimate setting.
Published prices
| Venue | Day meeting | Semi-residential | Excl. / incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Jules César, Arles | from €69 | from €209 | not stated |
Recorded from the venue’s official website on 11 November 2026. The page does not state whether these are per-person prices or what is included. This venue is not, to date, a partner of Guide Séminaire.
Our venues in the Camargue
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Our advice
- Distances are long and public transport is limited: plan a private coach.
- Outdoor activities (visiting a manade, horse riding, birdwatching) are best scheduled in spring and autumn.
- Combine with the Alpilles or Avignon for a stay of several days.
Sources and method
Information checked on 11 November 2026.
- Arles, monuments romains et romans — UNESCO, Centre du patrimoine mondial : inscribed in 1981
- Carte d’identité de la ville — Ville d’Arles : area of the municipality
- Histoire du Parc — Parc naturel régional de Camargue : created on 25 September 1970
- Dossier de presse « 40 ans » — Parc naturel régional de Camargue : biosphere reserve since 1977, municipalities in the Park
- Tours et remparts d’Aigues-Mortes — Centre des monuments nationaux : 1,640 metres of ramparts
- Palais des Congrès d’Arles — CCI du Pays d’Arles : access, car park
- Votre événement — Palais des Congrès d’Arles : spaces and capacities
- Groupes et événements — Hôtel Jules César : published packages
Frequently asked questions
How do we get to the Camargue for a corporate retreat?
Arles is the gateway. According to the Palais des Congrès d’Arles, the city is 3 h 50 min from Paris by train, 1 hour from Marseille, 50 minutes by car from Marseille Provence Airport and 20 minutes from Nîmes airport.
How much does a corporate retreat in Arles cost?
Published example: Hôtel Jules César lists a day meeting package from €69 and a semi-residential package from €209 (recorded on 11 November 2026, with no indication of whether VAT is included).
