Can you visit the Mas de Méjanes freely?

The estate is a private working farm; its tourist activities (rides, restaurants, arena) are open to the public, but the manor house itself is not open for museum-style visits.

Where is the Mas de Méjanes located?

It is located in the commune of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, on the shore of the Vaccarès lagoon, between Arles and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.

Is the Mas de Méjanes a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 26 May 1941.

Can you go horse riding at the Mas de Méjanes?

Yes, the estate offers horse rides as well as a walking trail and a small sightseeing train.

Mas de Méjanes

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

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Where: Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

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Mas de Méjanes stands in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (Bouches-du-Rhône), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 4, 2026.

The Mas de Méjanes is a working farm estate in the Camargue, standing on the shore of the Vaccarès lagoon between Arles and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Its manor house, whose oldest section dates back to the thirteenth century, belongs to a working farm devoted to rice growing and to breeding bulls and horses. The estate also offers ways to explore the Camargue landscape, including horse rides, a walking trail, a small sightseeing train, and an arena hosting bullfighting-related events.

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What to know

The estate lies halfway between Arles and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, on the shore of the Vaccarès lagoon.
The manor house has been listed as a historic monument since 1941.
A visit can be combined with outdoor activities such as horse riding or the small tourist train.
Two restaurants operate on site.
Bullfighting-related events take place in the estate's arena at certain times of the year.

Practical information

Opening hours

Musée Paul Ricard et sa boutique: du mardi au samedi 9h30-13h et 14h00-17h00, le dimanche 14h00-17h00
Petit Train de Méjanes du 4 avril au 30 septembre: départs à 11h00, 14h00 et 15h00
du 1er octobre au 1er novembre: départs à 11h00 et 14h30
Promenade à cheval du 4 avril au 30 septembre: départs à 09h00 (2h), 11h00 (1h), 14h00 (1h30), départ supplémentaire à 16h00 en juillet et août
du 1er octobre au 1er novembre: départs à 10h00 et 14h00

Prices

Free for Paul Ricard Museum: free for children under 10 and journalists; free access to the shop; small train: free for disabled persons (individuals), free for driver and guide, free for school group chaperones

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

On site

Food and drink
Gift shop
Child-friendly
Accommodation

Where this château is

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer · Bouches-du-Rhône · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

Route de Méjanes, 13200 Arles

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Château phone number

+33 4 90 97 16 65

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00081457

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Can you visit the Mas de Méjanes freely?: The estate is a private working farm; its tourist activities (rides, restaurants, arena) are open to the public, but the manor house itself is not open for museum-style visits.
Where is the Mas de Méjanes located?: It is located in the commune of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, on the shore of the Vaccarès lagoon, between Arles and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
Is the Mas de Méjanes a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 26 May 1941.
Can you go horse riding at the Mas de Méjanes?: Yes, the estate offers horse rides as well as a walking trail and a small sightseeing train.

Information verified on September 4, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website