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A one-of-a-kind setting
Just 1.5 km from Saintes Maries de la Mer, the Mas des Colverts is located on a spit of land surrounded by pondswith a wide diversity of birds and ducks within a protected nature reserve.
Leisure and activities
• Visit of the Camargue region in a horse-drawn carriage driven by Alain (departure possible at the Mas)• Horseback riding hosted by Jérôme Ferton at Auberge Cavalière stables (adjoining the Mas des Colverts), featuring State-certified instructors, ponies for children, classes, rides• Ornithological discovery in the vicinity of and leaving from the Mas, with binoculars loaned free of charge, the Camargue Birds guide and a detailed IGN map• Visit of the Pont de Gau ornithological park 2 km away: adult admission: €7.50, children’s rate (ages 4 to 12): €5)
The Culinary School
Discover products from Provence and original recipes all based on olive oil, local herbs, Provence seasonings, and spices from across the Mediterranean Basin. Special cooking classes are held at the Mas des Colverts, in the town of Saintes Maries de la Mer. These sessions are hosted by Roger Merlin, culinary consultant, graduate of the Paris Hotel School and Founder of the Camargue Culinary Conservatory.