Where to stay for the Feria in Nîmes: the guide and our tips
For several days, the Feria turns Nîmes into one huge party: bodegas, abrivados, bullrunning races and concerts, a city that never sleeps. That leaves one crucial question if you want to enjoy it: where to stay for the Nîmes Feria? Here is our local advice.
The Nîmes Feria: what is it, and when is it?
Nîmes holds two ferias every year. The Feria de Pentecôte, the biggest, takes place around the Whitsun weekend (May to June); the Feria des Vendanges closes the season in mid-September. The programme: an opening pégoulade parade, bodegas all over town, abrivados and Camargue races, bullfights in the Nîmes Arena (Arènes) and concerts that last until dawn.
Book early: accommodation goes months in advance
This is the golden rule. During the Feria, Nîmes and the surrounding area fill up fast, and prices climb. As soon as you know your dates, check availability and book: the best places to stay, especially those with a pool and parking, are taken several months ahead.
City centre or countryside: where to stay for the Feria?
Staying in the Écusson, Nîmes's historic centre, puts you in the middle of the bodegas, but the noise goes on all night and finding a parking space is a feat. Staying in the Costières countryside, 15-20 minutes away, means enjoying the party and then heading back to sleep in peace, with free parking and often a pool to recover in.
Our tip: party by day, peace at night
The best of both worlds? Enjoy the Feria to the full during the day and in the evening, then head to a quiet mas a few minutes away by car. You come home to the countryside, far from the noise, and set off fresh the next day. That is exactly what Mas Bois Fontaine offers, on the road to the beaches.
Where to stay near the Feria, in peace and quiet, at Mas Bois Fontaine
Just 15-20 minutes from the Arènes, choose from our charming rentals or the La Madone du Mas studios, with tennis, parking and a pool depending on the rental. And when you book direct, you get the best rate, with no platform commission.
Frequently asked questions · Where to stay for the Nîmes Feria
When is the Nîmes Feria?
Nîmes holds two ferias every year: the Feria de Pentecôte, around the Whitsun weekend (May to June), and the Feria des Vendanges, in mid-September. The next one is the Feria des Vendanges, in mid-September.
When should I book accommodation for the Feria?
As early as possible: accommodation in Nîmes and the surrounding area fills up several months ahead, especially for the Feria de Pentecôte. Book as soon as you know your dates.
Where should I stay during the Nîmes Feria?
Two options: the historic centre, to be in the middle of the bodegas (but the noise goes on all night), or the Costières countryside, 15-20 minutes away, to enjoy the party and then go back to sleep in peace, often with a pool.
How can I sleep in peace during the Feria?
Choose accommodation in the countryside, a few minutes by car from the centre. You enjoy the Feria to the full by day and in the evening, then find silence and a proper bed far from the noise of the bodegas.
Is the Nîmes Feria worth it?
Absolutely. It is one of the biggest festivals in the south of France: bodegas, abrivados, Camargue races and bullfights, concerts and the pégoulade in a city in high spirits. A unique experience of bull culture.
How can I save money on a Feria stay?
Book early and direct with the host, without going through a commission-charging platform. At Mas Bois Fontaine, direct booking shows real-time availability and guarantees the best rate.
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