Jardins Secrets

Secret garden idyll in the heart of old Nîmes

Press the buzzer, step through the door and enter another world at Jardins Secrets. You’d never even know this peaceful enclave in the midst of Nîmes was there.

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Hit the Spot
Five minutes from Nimes' TGV station and Roman arena.

Come here for...
● Nimes' best-kept secret. ● The hideaway gardens and pool. ● Opulent and lush interiors. ● The intimate private spa. ● Suppers in the candlelit garden.

Amenities
There are several lounge areas – all beautifully decorated – and a spa with hammam, plunge pool and massage area available for use on a per-couple, pre-bookable basis.

Good to know
You’ll hear some of the trains rumbling into nearby Nîmes station.

Bedtime...

Bedrooms
14 rooms and suites

Special features
Gorgeous rooms, all very individually styled, come with big beds and Frette linens. Drapes are huge, colours are rich and bathrooms come with enormous baths, separate showers and fluffy towels and robes.

Pillow Talk
The most fetching rooms include Suite d'Edith, Suite de Lolita, Suite de Scolastique with its huge religious painting and Suite de Jeanette.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
Only breakfast is served, but it's worth getting up for. And you'll find some delicious chocolate cake in your room at turndown for midnight munchies.

Breakfast
Breakfast (EUR 20) is served until 10.30am. Guests at Jardins Secrets eat at tables scattered around the lounges and gardens, and treats include freshly baked croissants served with exotic home made jams such as violet and rose.

Room service
Available morning and evening.

Activities

See & Do
Nîmes is packed with history, and the famous Roman amphitheatre – just five minutes away – should be top of your list. Around Nîmes are some truly spectacular spots including the famous Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard, with its sweeping panoramic views. The old hilltop town of Les Beaux de Provence is also within easy reach and full of sun-filled medieval walls and ancient winding alleys, perfect for getting lost in.

Spa
La Source de Secrets spa has a hammam, plunge pool and treatment area for body scrubs, facials and massage. It's pre-bookable on a per-couples basis.

Diary Dates
May and September
Soak up plenty of local colour at the Feria de Nîmes, staged at the amphitheatre.