Château de l'Insolas · Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

Activities & Leisure
at the Château

Access included in stay
5-hectare park
4-star château
15 min from Palais des Papes

Included in your stay

Nine ways to enjoy the château

From the spa to the heated pool, from the greenway trail to breakfast on the terrace — every activity is designed to make your stay a complete escape.

Heated pool at Château de l'Insolas
Summer (May–Sept)

Pool & Beach

Our heated outdoor pool and private beach are the heart of summer at the château. Sun loungers, parasols and pool bar — an incomparable relaxation space.

Spa and jacuzzi at Château de l'Insolas
All year round

Spa & Jacuzzi

The château's wellness area welcomes you with a bubbling jacuzzi. Freely accessible throughout your stay — no reservation required.

Sauna at Château de l'Insolas
All year round

Finnish Sauna

A traditional sauna for deep and complete relaxation after a day of exploring Provence.

Massages at Château de l'Insolas — Alexis Bien-Être
By appointment

Massages & Wellness

Our partner masseurs offer personalised treatments directly at the château. Relaxation, sports or shiatsu massage — by appointment.

Discover treatments
Pétanque courts at Château de l'Insolas
Free access

Pétanque

Two free-access pétanque courts in the park. A Provençal tradition to enjoy with family or friends, with boules provided.

Promenade des Castors — greenway along the canal, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
Free access

Greenway — Promenade des Castors

A few minutes from the château, the Promenade des Castors follows an old navigation canal along the Rhône. A shaded, flat, car-free path — perfect for a morning walk or a cycle ride along the water, with views of Fort Saint-André.

Bike rental at Château de l'Insolas — greenway Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
Rental

Bike Rental

Explore the region by bike from the château. Reach Avignon via the Pont Daladier cycle path (10 min), ride along the Promenade des Castors or venture towards the villages of the Gard. Bikes available to rent on site.

Breakfast at Château de l'Insolas — Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
Optional

Château Breakfast

Start each morning with breakfast served in the château's rooms or on the terrace overlooking the park. Fresh pastries, homemade jams, seasonal fruit and local Provence produce — the perfect start before Avignon.

5-hectare park at Château de l'Insolas
5 hectares

Château Park & Gardens

Five hectares of parkland to explore freely: cypress avenues, French-style gardens, centuries-old vines and olive groves. A green haven of silence in the heart of Provence.

No extra charge

Everything is included in your stay

Heated pool May to September
Spa & Jacuzzi All year round
Finnish sauna All year round
Pétanque Boules provided
5-hectare park Free walks
High-speed WiFi Throughout the estate
Free parking On-site
14th-century château Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

Activities & leisure at Château de l'Insolas — Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

Château de l'Insolas, located in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon (Gard, 30400), offers an exceptional setting where rest and discovery go hand in hand. Fifteen minutes on foot from the Palais des Papes on the right bank of the Rhône, the 5-hectare estate provides guests with a complete range of activities and leisure facilities, all included in the stay.

Heated pool & private beach

Open from May to September, our heated outdoor pool is surrounded by a landscaped beach area with sun loungers and parasols. Ideal for families with children, it forms the lively heart of the château in summer. Water is maintained at a comfortable temperature even on mistral evenings.

Wellness area: spa, jacuzzi & sauna

Accessible all year round without reservation, our wellness area features a bubbling jacuzzi and a Finnish sauna. It's the ideal place to recover after a day visiting Avignon, an evening at the Chorégies d'Orange, or a hike in the Luberon.

On-site massages — Alexis Bien-Être

Our partner masseur Alexis offers personalised treatments directly at the château: relaxation, sports or shiatsu massages. Sessions are available by appointment, letting you extend your wellness experience without leaving the estate.

Pétanque & outdoor games

Two pétanque courts are laid out in the park, with boules provided. A Provençal classic that brings all generations together. Perfect for a relaxed afternoon under the plane trees before heading to the spa.

Enjoy all these activities from the moment you arrive

Pool, spa, sauna, pétanque, park — all included. Just book.