Jules César
Theatrical, maximalist luxury. Haute-couture Provençal — bold Lacroix colour palettes layered onto centuries of convent architecture. Grand but not stuffy, with a very French sense of artistic flair.
Request a room overlooking the cloister courtyard — far quieter than street-facing rooms on the boulevard
Why It Matters
Christian Lacroix's 2014 total redesign transformed a genuine 17th-century Carmelite convent into one of the most visually distinctive hotels in southern France. The combination of real monastic heritage, couture interiors, and a serious cloister garden gives it a character that chain hotels can't manufacture.
A 17th-century Carmelite convent completely remade by Christian Lacroix in 2014. Walk through the door and you're straight into a maximalist, Provençal fever dream of bold colour, theatrical pattern, and artistic frescoes. The 52 rooms span three design themes — Lacroix, Provençale, and Monacale — ranging from tight 15 m² Classic rooms to sprawling 40 m² Lacroix Suites with super king beds. The cloister gardens are genuinely beautiful, the Cinq Mondes spa sits under ancient monastery vaults, and the Lou Marquès restaurant draws both hotel guests and Arles locals in equal measure.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Classic Room
The entry-level room and still distinctly Lacroix. Comes in three decoration themes depending on the floor: Lacroix, Provençale, or Monacale. Snug at 15–19 m², but each one is individually styled with colourful frescoes and rich fabrics. Double bed, bathroom with shower or bathtub, mini bar, Nespresso machine, satellite TV, free WiFi.
Double · 17 sqm
Classic Room – Single
The most compact option at 13 m², single bed. Good for solo travellers who want the Lacroix experience without paying for unused space.
Single · 13 sqm
Deluxe Room
At 26–32 m² with a king-size bed, this is the largest standard room tier. Three accessible options available for guests with reduced mobility. Same Lacroix, Provençale, or Monacale themes. Nespresso, mini bar, cribs available on request.
King · 29 sqm
Junior Suite
At around 30 m², these suites have a separate bedroom and lounge area. Many overlook the historic cloister courtyard or garden — the quieter and more atmospheric option. Provençale or Monacale design themes. Bathtub or shower, kettle, Nespresso, flat-screen TV, free WiFi. Sleeps up to 4.
Double or King · 30 sqmSuite Lacroix
The headline room. At 40 m² (431 sq ft), this is the full Lacroix treatment: completely personalised by Christian Lacroix himself with a 200cm super king-size double bed, a lounge area, and a bathroom with bathtub or shower. Bold, immersive, and genuinely memorable. Sleeps up to 4.
Super King (200cm) · 40 sqmSuperior Room
Noticeably more space than the Classic at 22–26 m². Queen or king-size double bed, bathroom with shower or bathtub, Nespresso machine, satellite TV, free WiFi. Available in the same three Lacroix design themes. The sweet spot for most couples.
Queen or King · 24 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
An M Moment experience: a guided horseback ride through preserved Camargue nature followed by a regional picnic with local food and wine. One of the more memorable half-day options in the area.
The hotel partners with Safari Camargue to offer guided 4x4 tours through the Camargue wetlands — flamingos, white horses, black bulls. Options from leisurely rides to more challenging terrain. Suitable for all levels. Bookings directed to safaricamargue.fr.
Every Friday from 5pm–7pm, the spa offers a 45-minute manicure paired with a cocktail of your choice. Seasonal summer activity.
Seasonal heated outdoor swimming pool in the heart of the cloister gardens. Open on sunny days from 9am to 8pm. Sun loungers, parasols, and towels provided at the poolside. Pool bar service in season. The hotel no longer heats the pool in winter for environmental reasons.
Every second Thursday of the month, the spa opens from 7pm to 9:45pm for small groups of 2–6 people. Packages include wellness area access, a massage, a glass of champagne, and cocktail rooms. A proper evening occasion rather than a standard spa visit.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Three meeting rooms plus a banquet hall for events. The hotel accommodates weddings, seminars, civil ceremonies, and private functions.
All rooms fully air-conditioned.
Free high-speed WiFi throughout the hotel. Speed reported at 25+ Mbps.
Pets allowed at the hotel but must be kept on a leash in public areas. Not permitted in the restaurant or spa.
Seasonal heated pool in the cloister gardens, open 9am–8pm in fine weather. Pool is closed in winter for eco reasons.
24 m² fitness room fully equipped with Technogym machines: treadmill, exercise bike, elliptical trainer, weight bench, and free weights.
The historic cloister garden with aromatic herbs is the hotel's centrepiece — genuinely beautiful and accessible to guests. The spa lounge looks directly onto it.
Room service available. Menu includes salads, gourmet jars, and desserts from morning to night. Breakfast delivery available 7:00am–10:30am.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available.
Concierge can arrange taxi services and airport shuttles. Marseille-Marignane airport is 40 minutes away; Nîmes airport 25 minutes.
Private indoor parking available for hotel guests. Separate from valet service.
Valet parking service at €20 per day. Private indoor parking also available for self-parking.
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