4 – 8 September 2026 – SH3 European Escape to Provence

Following are updated details for the proposed trip to Provence from 4 – 8 September 2026.  Please note the urgency of gaining a firm commitment and payment of a deposit by the end of this month. 

There are different types of accommodation, so the initial deposit will depend on your chosen option.  If you intend to opt for the more luxurious facilities (duplex/studio) you should pay a deposit of £200 per person.  Alternatively pay £100 per person for the shared accommodation.  Once we get a better idea of total numbers we can adjust later when further payments will be required.  Please read the details below (note that final costs are indicative at this stage).  Check out the resort website if you wish:

https://bois-damont.com/

then make up your minds and register here REGISTRATION LINK

and pay your deposits to the hash bank account:

Name:                       Surrey Hash House Harriers (NatWest Bank)

Sort code:                60-06-19

Account Number:  62533894

UPDATE FROM BIGFOOT

Extended details/costings:

Note that the ‘Mas du Chene‘ the separate and lower cost villa, that slept 8 (4 rooms) has been sold and will no longer be available.  The disparity between lower cost rooms and higher cost rooms thus increases. Bigfoot suggests that now, rather than a flat rate, people pay for what they get.  A bit more complicated for pricing, but fair, and reflecting people on a variety of budgets.

Most rooms can be switched between a double bed or two singles.  There may be plenty of single hashers attending, so they can choose a friend to share with, thus halving the cost of the room/apartment. Costs below are all set out, PER PERSON for four nights’ accommodation assuming 2 people per room.

In order to provide beer, wine and some food (bread, cheeses, pates, saucisson, fruit, some meal ingredients, etc, etc), I am also adding 20 Euros (total, not per night) to each person’s cost over the 4 days.  These basic foods and drink will be spread between one or two central diner/kitchens.  This should also cover for On On BBQ onsite.  This will also help us cover the 64 Euro tourist tax lump sum, separate from accommodation costs.  Other costs, such as eating out, are for the individual to pay.  I think 20 Euros per person for On On, and accommodation foods and drinks will be enough, but if it is not may have to ask for a further 5 or 10 Euros per person on the weekend.

So we have 3 types of accommodation cost to present.

1. Veranda– this is the central house / diner / living room that leads on to the large terrace. Upstairs there are 4 double/twin rooms for 8 people. Total cost of this accommodation is 1500 Euros for 4 nights. This is 187.50 Euros per person + 20 Euros expenses = 207.50 Euros = £180 at 0.87 exchange. Works out at £45 per person per night. 
2. St Cezaireand Cabris – these are both balcony apartments with 3 bedrooms each, so each sleeps 6. Total cost of this accommodation is 1040 Euros for 4 nights. This is 173.33 Euros per person + 20 Euros expenses = 193.33 Euros = £168 at 0.87 exchange. Works out at £42 per person per night.

Now the expensive duplex apartments with inclusive living room downstairs, bedroom upstairs. They include convertible double sofa-bed in the downstairs living room for an extra guest (or two), but less privacy. Also include balcony with own built-in BBQ.

3. Eze, Grasse, Nice, Theoule, Antibes, St Tropez. Each a double or twin. Total cost of this accommodation is 740 Euros for 4 nights. This is 375 Euros per person (assuming only 2 people occupy each apartment) + 20 Euros expenses = 395 Euros = £344at 0.87 exchange. Works out at £86 per person per night.
4. Cannes– a garden studio with a double bed (no twin option). Total cost of this accommodation is 740 Euros for 4 nights. This is 375 Euros per person (assuming only 2 people occupy each apartment) + 20 Euros expenses = 395 Euros = £344 at 0.87 exchange. Works out at £86 per person per night.

So all adds up to 32 pax, unless we start using the sofa-bed options, to increase numbers (among close friends) in the apartments.

Mee Sing and I are happy to take whatever accommodation suits to fill a gap, either a cheaper room, or a pricier double apartment. 1, 2, 3 or 4 above.

On On

Bigfoot

ORIGINAL MESSAGE (EDITED)

Surrey H3 away weekend to Provence (September 2026)

• Where: Domaine du Bois D’Amont (https://bois-damont.com/), Cabris, France
• Transport: Flight to Nice Airport is the closest. Hire car at airport – share car hire costs among 4-5 if you can. Can also catch a train from Nice airport to Grasse (Grasse is 10 mins drive from the accommodation – kind wheeled hasher may collect you?).
• When: Check in Friday 4th September to Check out Tuesday 8th September (4 nights)
  • Friday– on site gathering and eating (bread, hams, cheeses, olives, etc etc…beer and wine) at accommodation since hashers will arrive in dribs and drabs
  • Saturday– morning, get to know the accommodation (pool, petanque, tennis, Cabris village a 2km walk away; hash run in afternoon (Hares: Bigfoot and MIA) including beer stop, followed by On site On On – large terrace overlooking the Mediterranean at our accommodation)
  • Sunday– leisurely morning hash forest walk ending in Cabris, for lunch altogether; afternoon…carry on the leisurely party at bois d”amont (??)
  • Monday– visit to Grasse, and all it has to offer.
  • Tuesday– morning check out
• Who: About 32 pax availability, but more can be squeezed in if absolutely necessary. First options will go to SH3 members only. We are also likely to ask a few members of Riviera Hash, but may or may not have accommodation for them at Bois d’Amont. SH3 founder was also the founder of Riviera Hash. Bigfoot may also have two French hash friends attending, who live nearby and can help with logistics. 
• Cost: (See update above) Any excess money collected will go to buying food necessities from local supermarket, breakfast, beer, wine and so on. Approximately 50% Deposit on confirmation of attendance (as above £200/£100):
• Accommodation: How to distribute accommodation yet to be planned. Although most accommodation units below can sleep 4 by using a sofa bed, for the most (or all) part we will aim to avoid this, unless, for example, 4 harriettes request this as a group. It is only included here to demonstrate possibilities:
  • House (sleeps 8 in 4 double rooms and main group gathering point in lounge, kitchen + diner, and on terrace) – La Veranda
  • 1st Floor Maisonette (3 double / twin) rooms (sleeps 6) – St Cezaire
  • 1st Floor Maisonette (2 double / twin) rooms, and (1 twin room) (sleeps 6) – Cabris
  • One bedroom upper level apartment with balcony – panoramic views (sleeps 2) but with double sofa bed downstairs can sleep 4 total – Eze
  • One bedroom upper level apartment with balcony – panoramic views (sleeps 2) but with double sofa bed downstairs can sleep 4 total – Grasse
  • One double or twin bedroom garden-level apartment with patio and panoramic views (sleeps 2, but with sofa bed can sleep 4) – Antibes
  • One double or twin bedroom garden-level apartment with patio and panoramic views (sleeps 2 but with sofa bed can sleep 4) – Nice
  • One double / twin bedroom garden-level apartment with patio and panoramic views (sleeps 2, but with sofa bed can sleep 4) – Theoule
  • Double or Twin Room with garden view (sleeps 2 but with sofa bed can sleep 4) – St Tropez
  • Garden Studio with patio and panoramic views (sleeps 2) – Cannes
  • Three bedroom apartment with balcony and panoramic views (sleeps 6) – Saint Cezaire
• You will note that the above adds up to much more than 32 pax…we are aiming to be comfortable, not sardines, so will not be trying to max out.