Más Petit Fourchon was difficult for us to find due to error in Google maps. We finally arrived, just at dark, and after becoming thoroughly familiar with the nearby hospital parking layout. We gave up on Google’s turn by turn directions, and used Google maps without the directions. We were greeted by an upbeat and friendly Pascole, the owner, at a closed gate at end of a dirt road. Mas Petit Fourchon is definitely not within easy walking distance to restaurants or Arles. That said, the property and 300 year old building are beautiful. Be sure to spend time exploring the grounds.
Our tile floored room was very large but with lousy lighting and, oddly, a toilet room across the entry hall from bathroom and sinks/shower. No actual shower, instead there was a bathtub, installed backwards, with the drain on opposite end as fill spout and handheld sprayer with too short a hose to stand while showering if over 5’10”.The shower/tub needs a longer hose for the handheld shower, and at least one grab bar, especially for those of us who prefer showering, and whose balance isn’t what it used to be.
The pillows were square and hard, but surprisingly comfortable, as was the bed. I personally appreciated the simple blanket and sheet for warmth as opposed to the thick comforters that are often too hot and yet so popular in hotels these days.
A simple and satisfying breakfast was included with our room. It included a variety of breads, cheeses, yogurt, fruit, jams, tea and coffee. No meat.
