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A former convent in central Arles
Hôtel Jules César hosts weddings, private receptions and business events in a former Carmelite convent in central Arles. Its address on Boulevard des Lices places guests close to the monuments and streets of the historic centre. Interiors designed by Christian Lacroix bring distinctive colours and patterns to the historic architecture. A sixteenth-century cloister and a Mediterranean garden provide outdoor settings for arrivals, breaks and drinks receptions when weather conditions allow.
Event spaces and capacities
The hotel advertises an overall event capacity of up to 150 guests, depending on the layout. Individual room capacities help organisers match each part of the programme to an appropriate space. Lou Marquès restaurant is listed for banquets of up to 120 guests, while L’Olivier accommodates 60 for a seated banquet or 80 for a drinks reception. The 72-square-metre Provençal room offers a theatre layout for 60, classroom or banquet seating for 40 and a U-shaped layout for 25. The Van Gogh and Camargue rooms each cover 28 square metres and suit meetings of ten people or standing receptions of twenty. These options support programmes combining a plenary session, small-group discussions and a meal.
Equipment and event planning
The three meeting rooms have natural daylight, air conditioning and ceilings more than three metres high. Advertised equipment includes Wi-Fi, a screen, a projector and a flip chart. Portable sound equipment and a wireless microphone can be arranged on request. The events team also organises residential seminars and private celebrations, with catering and arrangements tailored to the occasion. The garden, cloister and bar offer further possibilities for breaks and informal gatherings, subject to the agreed event plan.
Accommodation and services
There are 52 guest rooms on site, including eleven suites and junior suites. The hotel lists four accessible rooms. Staying at the venue is convenient for events extending over several days and allows guests to continue their visit without travelling to another property. The restaurant serves French cuisine inspired by seasonal ingredients and Provence. A bar, a spa and a heated outdoor swimming pool in season provide additional options during free time; the pool closes during winter. Valet parking is advertised at €27 per day.
Packages and access
The official website lists a day-delegate package from €69 per person. It includes welcome coffee, breaks, a three-course lunch with drinks and a plenary meeting room. A semi-residential package is advertised from €209. These published prices are indicative and should be confirmed for the selected dates, guest numbers and services. Weddings and private hire receive a personalised quotation from the events team. The hotel’s official Accor page places Arles railway station approximately one kilometre away, providing a useful reference when planning guest arrivals.
Photograph credit
Hôtel Jules César in Arles, exterior photographed on 23 July 2011 — David Broad / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0. Converted to WebP.
Venue highlights
The venue in detail
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Events
- Wedding
- Private party
- Seminar
Actual capacity
- Seated capacity120 people
- Rooms / units52 units
Setting and surroundings
- City centre
- Historic site
Available spaces
- Indoor room
- Garden / park
- Terrace
- Swimming pool
Services and comfort
- Air conditioning / heating
- Wi-Fi
Access and facilities
- Accessibility of the spacesYes
- Accessible spaces and further detailsFour accessible guest rooms. Paid valet service: €27 per day. Arles railway station is approximately 1 km away.
- Other spaces and facilitiesProvençal: 72 m², 60 theatre, 40 classroom or banquet, 25 U-shaped. Van Gogh and Camargue: 28 m² each, meetings for 10, cocktails for 20. L’Olivier: 110 m², 60 banquet, 80 cocktail. Lou Marquès: 180 m², 120 banquet, 60 U-shaped. Advertised overall capacity up to 150 depending on layout; room capacities are not added together.
Accommodation and spaces for the couple
- On-site accommodation for guestsYes
- Accommodation conditions52 rooms in total, including 11 suites and junior suites; 4 accessible rooms. Heated outdoor pool in season, closed in winter; spa.
Catering and suppliers
- On-site catering offeredYes
- Menu contentsLou Marquès restaurant on site. French cuisine with Provençal produce and inspiration. Wedding catering and caterer arrangements by quotation.
Prices and inclusions
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Personalised quotation
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Options and extras
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Pricing details
- Amounts and conditions of other additional charges
- Indicative official rates: day-delegate package from €69 per person, including welcome coffee, breaks, a three-course lunch with drinks and a plenary room. Ave Cesar semi-residential package from €209; unit and inclusions to be confirmed. Weddings and private hire by quotation. Valet parking: €27 per day. Taxes and availability must be confirmed.