If you know summer in Provence, you know it can get hot. In the style of the rest of southern France, mercury often rises to over 30-35°, temperatures that visitors from not quite as warm or sunny places will find hot enough to look for ways to refresh themselves. And what could be more pleasant than a swim in the cool water? Our hotel guests can easily access the pool area through the hotel basement, therefore avoiding having to pass the lobby.
Our swimming pool can satisfy several preferences for sun and water bathing: at any time of day the main château building or the surrounding trees in one or the other corner around the pool provide shade, completemented by generous parasols. For our little guests and those who only prefer to cool their feet, a spacious pool entrance area allows splashing in the shallow water. And if you prefer a bath in pure nature to a bath by the water, you are most welcome to place your deckchair under your favourite tree.
Not just hot summer days are best spent by the pool. Besides being another wonderful spot of peace and quiet, our swimming pool is just as inviting on the beautiful warm and sunny days before and after the main summer season. The possibility of heating the pool and covering it against the weather make a dip in the water just as appealing. And if it is still too cold in the water, you can enjoy the view of the château or the seasonally changing park on a deck chair – perhaps over an aperitif.
No, Eugène is not our friendly pool attendant's name; we have lovingly named our foodtruck after Château de Montcaud's founding father, Alexandre Eugène Collain. Our friendly staff will however, happily serve you a refreshing drink or a snack to satisfy a craving to enjoy poolside.
If a dip in saltwater is what you're craving you will be happy to hear that several Meditarranean beaches can be reached in under 2 hours from Château de Montcaud. Just ask our concierge which one covers your preferences: rolling sanddunes or access to a quirky beach restaurant.