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Welcome to Da Fanti's Garden & Workshop
Nestled in the heart of the garrigue, our idyllic pitches for tents, vans and motorhomes offer you a unique experience in Nîmes. Imagine being awakened by the gentle chirping of birds and the buzzing of cicadas, while enjoying the refreshing shade of the many trees that dot our garden.
We're proud to offer you an unspoilt natural setting where you can recharge your batteries and connect fully with the surrounding beauty. Whether you're an adventurer looking for tranquility or a passionate outdoor enthusiast, our locations are designed to meet your every need.
Just 5 minutes from downtown Nîmes, you can easily explore this iconic city, famous for its Roman remains, majestic arenas and Provencal charm. Stroll the cobbled streets, visit the historic sites or soak up the lively atmosphere of the local markets.
And that's not all! If you're looking for adventure and relaxation by the sea, we're less than 45 minutes from the magnificent beaches of the Mediterranean. Enjoy the fine sand, crystal-clear waters and glorious sunshine for unforgettable days by the sea.
So, whether you're a nature lover, a history buff or a traveler eager for new experiences, "Jardin & Atelier de Dafanti" is the place for you. Come and discover a true haven of peace in the heart of the Nîmes garrigue, where you can recharge your batteries, marvel and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Atelier de Dafanti :
Jean Claude Fantinati, known as Da Fanti (1946-2022), began painting at the age of 10. His first frame paintings date back to this period. Thanks to his Venetian mother, he discovered the greatest Italian painters, who gave him the first thrills of a passion that would never leave him. Every year, family vacations in Italy were primarily devoted to visiting museums, exhibitions and historical monuments.
For too many years, his professional obligations prevented him from letting this mad creative urge explode, but did give him the opportunity to visit most of Europe's greatest museums.
Meanwhile, the few paintings and drawings he produced reassured him that his faith was still intact.
In 2000, Jean Claude Fantinati set up his studio in Nîmes. He attended the Ecole Supérieure des Beaux Arts de Nîmes for 5 years. He registered with the Maison des Artistes and became a professional in 2007.
He has taken part in numerous group exhibitions, where he has won several awards, as well as personal exhibitions, where he has enjoyed great success.
Between 2007 and 2016, he divided his time between two studios. One in Nîmes (466 bis chemin de blazin) and the other in Collioure (28 rue de l'égalité).
He traces his path along the paths of abstraction, a constructive, thoughtful abstraction in symbiosis with matter, color and movement.
He uses natural pigments, earths, sands from different horizons and recycled materials, mainly composites or plastics from the automotive industry. His canvases are named after the license plates of the cars from which he takes his raw materials.
The shapes and volumes of his canvases are similar to those of a sculpture. The symbiosis and harmony of his works are the result of a thorough technique.
A preliminary drawing is made from the elements he will introduce into the construction of his canvases. This is the kind of abstraction that leaves nothing to chance. He must think of his paintings as 80% finished before he even starts. His technique bears no repentance
The balance of his score is a real obsession, but at the end of the work, perhaps, we'll find a certain happiness...
Da Fanti
Discover his studio transformed into a gallery on request!
The activities
Hiking, cultural visits, by car ... Nîmes center 5 minutes , Uzès 15 minutes, sea 45 minutes, 8 minutes A9 motorway.... We'll be delighted to give you all the information you need to make the most of your stay. Some examples in the photos
Other things
Fires and barbecues prohibited in dry weather. Smokers, please be careful!
For 7.5m long campers, access is feasible but requires good control of your vehicle...8m trucks pass through...Buses and very long vehicles, unfortunately we can't accommodate you...
Drinking water
BBQ
Refrigerator
Swimming pool
Toilet
Electricity
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Swimming
Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.
Fires and barbecues prohibited in dry weather. Smokers, please be careful!
Swimming pool for relaxation only.
Children under parental supervision. Sharp plants and cacti are present around the pool and on the grounds ....
Access to the site by vehicle is forbidden between 00:00 and 7:00, unless you are alone or have the agreement of the other campers.
Pets allowed: yes
Check-in between:
2:00 pm–8:00 pm
Check-out between:
9:00 am–12:00 pm
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