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Renson Camargue® vs. Algarve®: The Short Version

Renson makes two louvered pergolas that dominate the high end of the Florida outdoor-living market: the Camargue® and the Algarve®. Both use the same core idea — a roof of aircraft-grade aluminum blades that rotate up to 150° to control sun, shade, and airflow, then close watertight when a storm rolls in. Both are Miami-Dade certified, both carry a 10-year warranty, and both are sold and installed by 1800Awnings.com across Tampa Bay and throughout Florida.

The difference is character. The Camargue is the flagship — a fully integrated structure where drainage, wiring, lighting, screens, and heating all disappear inside the frame, with an optional fully retractable roof. The Algarve is the versatile connector — a slimmer, more architectural profile that reads as a natural extension of the home, with a fabric-roof option and surface-mounted accessories. This guide breaks down which Renson pergola fits your space, your budget, and your Florida lifestyle.

Camargue vs. Algarve: Side-by-Side Comparison

The Renson Camargue®: Engineering You Feel, Never See

The Camargue is the pergola other pergolas are measured against. It is a seamless, motorized aluminum structure built so that every functional element — drainage, wiring, lighting, screens, heating — disappears inside the frame. No visible hardware, no exposed conduit, just a clean architectural line and a roof that bends Florida weather to your will.

A roof that rotates 150° — or disappears entirely

At the touch of a button, the Camargue's aircraft-grade aluminum blades rotate a full 150°. Open them wide for the Gulf breeze, angle them for filtered afternoon shade, or close them into a watertight roof the instant a storm arrives. Choose the Camargue Skye and the roof doesn't just tilt — it fully retracts on patented S-Drive technology for uninterrupted open sky and stargazing.

Concealed drainage that keeps you dry

Rainwater drains silently down through the support columns, and a patented gutter border keeps your furniture dry even as the blades reopen after a shower. There is no visible downspout and no runoff dumping onto your seating area — a meaningful detail during Florida's daily summer storms.

Hurricane certified for Florida

The Camargue is Miami-Dade approved, Eurocode/CE tested, and wind-rated to roughly 100 mph. That certification matters for permitting and insurance across coastal Florida, from Tampa to Naples to Miami.

Fully integrated comfort

Built-in LED lighting, infrared heating, Renson Fixscreen screens, and glass walls turn the Camargue into a true year-round outdoor room — all controlled by app, remote, wall switch, or home automation, and all hidden within the structure.

The Renson Algarve®: Refined Lines, Serious Capability

Where the Camargue is the statement, the Algarve is the connector. Its slim-profile frame reads as a natural extension of the home — mount it to the fçade as an outdoor room, or set it freestanding in the garden as a destination. It is lighter on the eye, endlessly adaptable, and just as tough where Florida weather is concerned.

The same 150° louver control

The Algarve's aluminum blades rotate up to 150°, app-controlled, to dial in exactly the right balance of sun, shade, and airflow — then close watertight when the weather turns. You get the core Renson roof performance in a more understated architectural package.

The Algarve Canvas option

Prefer constant cover or a softer ceiling? The Algarve Canvas swaps the louvered roof for a sleek tensioned-fabric top — ideal for buyers who want a permanent shaded ceiling and a gentler quality of light rather than adjustable blades.

Open it up or close it in

Surface-mounted Fixscreen screens, outdoor curtains, glass walls, and Loggia infill panels let you open the Algarve to the breeze or close it into a fully sheltered, year-round space. It adapts from a breezy garden cover to an enclosed sunroom-style retreat.

Built for the coast

The Algarve is Miami-Dade certified and backed by a coastal powder-coating guarantee, so it holds up to salt air and sun. Like the Camargue, it carries a 10-year warranty on structure and finish.

Which Renson Pergola Should You Choose?

Choose the Camargue if you want the flagship: the cleanest possible lines with every system concealed, the option of a fully retractable Skye roof, the highest published wind rating, and a true centerpiece for a luxury patio, pool deck, or hospitality space. It is the choice when the pergola itself is meant to be the architectural statement.

Choose the Algarve if you want versatility and a slimmer look that blends into the home: an outdoor room off the back fçade, a freestanding garden destination, or a fabric-roofed Canvas for constant cover. It is the more adaptable, lighter-profile option and often the better fit when the pergola should complement the house rather than dominate the yard.

Both share the same Renson DNA — 150° rotating louvers, Miami-Dade certification, ARCHEX woodgrain or any RAL finish, app control, and a 10-year warranty — so you are not trading away durability or smart features with either one.

Renson Pergola Pricing in Florida

Both the Camargue and Algarve are made to measure, so pricing is quote-based rather than fixed by the shelf. Final cost depends on size, single vs. joined roofs, freestanding vs. wall-mounted, finish (standard RAL vs. ARCHEX woodgrain), and integrated options like screens, heating, LED lighting, and glass walls. As a category, premium European louvered pergolas like Renson typically start in the mid five figures and rise with size and add-ons. For a detailed breakdown, see our louvered pergola cost guide for Florida, then request an exact quote for your project.

Who Is Each Renson Best For?

• Camargue — luxury homeowners who want a flagship statement pergola with fully concealed systems and the cleanest lines.
• Camargue — stargazers and entertainers who value the Skye fully retractable roof and integrated heating and lighting.
• Camargue — coastal and high-wind sites that need the highest published wind rating and Eurocode/CE testing.
• Algarve — homeowners extending the house who want a slim, architectural outdoor room mounted to the fçade.
• Algarve — buyers who prefer fabric or constant cover via the Algarve Canvas tensioned-fabric roof.
• Algarve — versatile spaces that may evolve from open garden cover to a fully enclosed, screened retreat over time.
• Both — Florida buyers who want Miami-Dade certification, a 10-year warranty, and low-maintenance aluminum with real woodgrain looks.

How to Order a Renson Pergola

1. Decide whether you want the flagship Camargue or the versatile Algarve — or ask us to help you choose based on your space.
2. Measure your area and decide on freestanding or wall-mounted, single or joined roofs.
3. Pick your roof: standard 150° louvers, the Camargue Skye retractable, or the Algarve Canvas fabric top.
4. Choose your finish — any RAL color or an ARCHEX USA woodgrain — and add options like screens, curtains, glass walls, LED, and heating.
5. Request a quote on the Renson Camargue page or the Renson Algarve page, or call 1-800-AWNINGS (296-4647).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Renson Camargue and Algarve?
The Camargue is Renson's flagship louvered pergola, built with every system — drainage, wiring, lighting, heating, screens — fully concealed inside the frame, plus an optional Skye roof that retracts completely. The Algarve is a slimmer, more versatile architectural model designed to extend the home, with surface-mounted accessories and an optional tensioned-fabric Canvas roof. Both use the same 150° rotating aluminum louvers and are Miami-Dade certified.

Are Renson pergolas hurricane rated for Florida?
Yes. The Camargue is Miami-Dade approved, Eurocode/CE tested, and wind-rated to roughly 100 mph, and the Algarve is Miami-Dade certified with a coastal powder-coating guarantee. That certification supports permitting and insurance requirements across coastal Florida, including Tampa, Naples, and Miami.

How much does a Renson Camargue or Algarve cost?
Both are made to measure, so pricing is quote-based and depends on size, mounting, finish, and integrated options like screens, heating, and lighting. Premium louvered pergolas in this class generally start in the mid five figures and increase with size and add-ons. Request a quote with your dimensions and options for an exact figure.

Can the roof actually keep rain out?
Yes. When the aluminum louvers close, they form a watertight roof. On the Camargue, rainwater drains silently through the columns and a patented gutter border keeps furniture dry even as the blades reopen. The Algarve's louvers likewise close watertight, and the Canvas option provides a fixed covered roof.

Can I get a Renson pergola in a wood look?
Yes. Both the Camargue and Algarve can be finished in any RAL color or in a real woodgrain finish — Golden Oak, Teak, Walnut, Cherry and more — sublimated into the aluminum by ARCHEX USA. You get the warmth of timber with none of the sanding, sealing, or rot that real wood requires in Florida's climate.

What is the Camargue Skye?
The Camargue Skye is a version of the Camargue whose roof does more than tilt — it fully retracts on patented S-Drive technology to expose open sky. It is the choice for homeowners who want both an adjustable louvered roof and the option of completely uncovered stargazing.

Do you install Renson pergolas in Tampa and across Florida?
Yes. 1800Awnings.com builds, finishes, and ships Renson pergolas ready to install, or installs them for you anywhere in Florida — including Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota, Naples, and Miami. Tell us your size and options to get started.

The Bottom Line

The Renson Camargue and Algarve are two of the finest louvered pergolas available in Florida, and they share the engineering that matters: 150° rotating aluminum roofs that close watertight, Miami-Dade certification, app and home-automation control, ARCHEX woodgrain finishes, and a 10-year warranty. The decision comes down to character. The Camargue is the flagship statement — fully integrated, optionally fully retractable, and built to be the centerpiece. The Algarve is the versatile connector — slimmer, more adaptable, available with a fabric roof, and designed to extend the home.

If you want the cleanest lines, the most concealed technology, and a true architectural showpiece, choose the Camargue. If you want flexibility, a lighter profile, and a pergola that blends seamlessly into your home and grows with your needs, choose the Algarve. Either way, you are getting a permanent, hurricane-rated outdoor room built for the way Florida actually lives outdoors.

Ready to Choose Your Renson?

Compare both models and request a quote on the Renson Camargue® and Renson Algarve® product pages, or call 1-800-AWNINGS (296-4647). 1800Awnings.com designs, builds, and installs Renson louvered pergolas across Tampa Bay and throughout Florida.

Written by Corey Courtright | 1800Awnings.com | Tampa, FL