La Nature et l’Art : Une Alliance Unique au Portel des Arnaud

Une parenthèse hors du temps

Art as a State of Mind



At Portel des Arnaud,

Art is not confined to the walls or gardens, it permeates every nook and cranny and inspires every moment.

The guesthouse itself is a work in progress, where the creativity of Florent Arnaud, a passionate painter and sculptor, is reflected in every detail.
Entrée de la maison d'hôtes Le Portel des Arnaud, entourée de verdure et ambiance accueillante

A Place That Tells Stories



As soon as you arrive, you'll be greeted by an atmosphere of lush, exotic greenery, a veritable haven of freshness.As you stroll down the aisles, you might discover a sculpture or a creation in recycled materials, each telling a unique story.

These works are more than mere decorations: they reflect Florent's artistic vision, which gives a second life to forgotten objects, turning them into soul-filled pieces.

A Place That Tells Stories



As soon as you arrive, you'll be greeted by an atmosphere of lush, exotic greenery, a veritable haven of freshness.As you stroll down the aisles, you might discover a sculpture or a creation in recycled materials, each telling a unique story.

These works are more than mere decorations: they reflect Florent's artistic vision, which gives a second life to forgotten objects, turning them into soul-filled pieces.

On certain weekends, the breakfast garden is transformed into an open-air gallery, offering you a unique insight into the singular world of a passionate artist.

On certain weekends, the breakfast garden is transformed into an open-air gallery, offering you a unique insight into the singular world of a passionate artist.

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Art at Portel des Arnaud is not simply something to be admired:it challenges, evokes emotions and invites dialogue. Visitors, whether art lovers or the simply curious, often leave transformed, with a renewed appreciation of artistic expression and their own creativity.           

Creating with recycled objects



Model locomotive created from recycled materials: jam jars, pressure cooker lids, toilet roll reels and other diverted elements. A work of artistic recycling by Florent Arnaud, visible at Le Portel des Arnaud, a bed and breakfast in the Cévennes, south of France. Nature and relaxation

Model locomotive



made from recycled materials: jam jars, pressure cooker lids, toilet roll reels and other salvaged items. A unique and original creation based on artistic recycling.
Artistic house made of logs and odds and ends, harmoniously assembled. A unique combination of wood and plastic, a work of recycling by Florent Arnaud. Visible at Portel des Arnaud, B&B in the Cévennes, south of France. Nature and relaxation, hotel

Maisonnette



Artistic little house made of painted rotten wood, logs and odds and ends, harmoniously assembled. A unique combination of wood and plastic.
Unique go-kart made from a revamped Singer car - designed by Florent Arnaud. Artistic recycling work on display at Portel des Arnaud, B&B in the Cévennes, south of France. Nature and relaxation

Karting SINGER



Singer machine revamped as a go-kart, handbag, cat litter scoop, drainpipe etc...
always using recycled objects
Artistic lamp post hijacked: a trunk, wheels, light fixture and saucepan transformed into a unique creation. Recycling work by Florent Arnaud, visible at Portel des Arnaud, bed and breakfast in the Cévennes, south of France. Nature and relaxation, hotel

Hijacked floor lamp



A hijacked artistic floor lamp: a trunk, wheels, light fixture and saucepan transformed into a unique creation.

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détail chambre 1900 romantique et ancienne

The Room 1900



with its blend of retro charm and modern comfort, evokes the nostalgia of times gone by while remaining firmly rooted in the present.
Décoration artistique et moderne de la chambre Garden, ambiance chaleureuse et naturelle.

Tiny rooms



that offer a peaceful, intimate interlude, ideal for reconnecting with yourself.
Décor marin dans la chambre Corsaire, cabine de capitaine avec mat près du lit et objets nautiques.

The Corsair Room



 with its marine objects and theatrical decor, invites you on an imaginary journey worthy of adventure stories.