Franquevaux, the best-kept secret of the Petite Camargue
A confidential address
between Aigues-Mortes and Les Saintes Maries de la Mer
MAS DE LA HUPPE
Franquevaux - Municipality of Beauvoisin
Tel: +33 6 17 37 39 25
Email: contact.masdelahuppe@gmail.com
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Cycling holiday in Petite Camargue
A comfortable stop on the ViaRhôna
Discovering the Petite Camargue by bike means choosing a gentle and authentic immersion in one of the most preserved areas of southern France. Between canals, reedbeds, marshes and vast horizons, the region offers accessible and spectacular routes, ideal for a cycling holiday in the Camargue.
Located in Franquevaux, in the heart of the Petite Camargue, the Mas de la Huppe is a strategic stop for travellers traveling the ViaRhôna or wishing to explore the Camargue by bike over several days.
The ViaRhôna in the Camargue: an exceptional section
The famous ViaRhôna connects Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean Sea, crossing diverse landscapes. Upon reaching the Camargue, the route follows the Rhône-Sète canal, offering unique panoramas between sky and water.
This section, between Arles and Le Grau-du-Roi, is particularly popular with cycle tourists because:
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its flat and accessible terrain
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its secure tracks
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the richness of its wildlife (pink flamingos, herons, Camargue horses)
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its exceptional lights at the end of the day
Stopping in Petite Camargue allows you to fully enjoy this crossing without rushing.
Why stop in Franquevaux?
Located between Saint-Gilles and Gallician, Franquevaux is one of the most discreet and unspoiled hamlets in the Petite Camargue. Far from the hustle and bustle of the coast and tourist areas, it offers an authentic environment, ideal for a peaceful cycling stopover.
For a cycling holiday in the Petite Camargue, this location offers some real advantages:
direct access to cycle routes linking Saint-Gilles, Gallician and the Rhône to Sète canal
immersion in a preserved natural territory, between marshes and reedbeds
peaceful atmosphere to recover after a day of cycling
Discovering an authentic Camargue hamlet, far from the crowds
By bike, the journey to Aigues-Mortes or to the sea becomes a true landscape experience, through open and wild spaces.
Stopping in Franquevaux means choosing tranquility and authenticity, in the heart of the Gard Camargue.
Franquevaux 10.5km from Saint Gilles
The Franquevaux Bridge
Franquevaux 4 km from Gallician
At Mas de la Huppe
Accommodation suitable for cyclists
Après plusieurs heures de pédalage, le confort devient essentiel.
Au Mas de la Huppe, les voyageurs à vélo bénéficient :
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d’un cadre sécurisé au sein d’une propriété fermée
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d’un espace pour stationner les vélos
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d’un hébergement climatisé pour récupérer en toute sérénité
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d’un environnement calme, loin de l’agitation
Nos gîtes offrent un équilibre entre charme architectural et confort moderne, idéal pour une nuit d’étape ou un séjour vélo de plusieurs jours en Camargue.
Séjour vélo en Petite Camargue : pratique et authentique
Que vous soyez en itinérance sur la ViaRhôna ou en séjour cyclotourisme organisé, le Mas de la Huppe vous accueille toute l’année pour une étape confortable et chaleureuse.
Entre nature préservée et patrimoine régional, la Petite Camargue se découvre idéalement à vélo — et Franquevaux constitue un point d’arrêt stratégique pour vivre pleinement cette expérience.
👉 Découvrez nos gîtes en Camargue et préparez votre prochaine étape vélo.
L'Arlésienne
Chambre double Franquevaux
Hébergement pour 2 personnes Franquevaux
hébergement franquevaux camargue
Chambre double Franquevaux
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Double Room (20m²) - Capacity 2 people
Comfortable and bright, this room offers an intimate setting for couples or single travelers. The room is equipped with a kitchenette and a bathroom with WC. It also features a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.
The Arlesian
hôtel franquevaux vauvert camargue
hôtel franquevaux vauvert camargue gallician
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Family Suite (28m²) – Capacity 2 to 4 people
Ideal for families with children, this suite is equipped to accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children. The suite has a kitchenette, a bathroom, and a toilet. A flat-screen TV is also available. Air conditioning is available.
The Hupperie
gîte 4 personnes proche manade franquevaux gallician
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Gîte (58m²) - Sleeps 4
Perfect for family or friends, this cottage offers 58m² of interior space for your comfort, consisting of a living room with a fully equipped kitchen, and two bedrooms. It also has a private terrace to fully enjoy the outdoors under the mulberry trees. Fully air-conditioned.