To explore · around the Mas

The surroundings

An exceptional region within reach: Provençal villages, Roman treasures, the Cévennes and the Camargue.

In the heart of the Gard

Between the Massif Central, the Mediterranean, the Rhône valley and the Languedoc, the Mas enjoys a privileged setting, peaceful, yet a stone’s throw from everything.

To discover

The highlights

From Roman heritage to the landscapes of the Cévennes, here are our favourites, with the driving time from the Mas.

Heritage ≈ 30 min

Uzès

France’s first duchy: medieval garden, towers, and the place aux Herbes with its renowned Provençal market.

Official site
UNESCO ≈ 40 min

Pont du Gard

The tallest Roman aqueduct in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site, spanning the Gardon.

Official site
Heritage ≈ 30 min

Nîmes

Roman arena, Maison Carrée and the Jardins de la Fontaine: the “French Rome”.

Official site
Nature ≈ 20 min

Anduze & the Bambouseraie

The gateway to the Cévennes and its exotic garden of giant bamboo, at Générargues.

Official site
Family ≈ 20 min

Cévennes Steam Train

A getaway aboard a vintage train, from Anduze to Saint-Jean-du-Gard.

Official site
Hiking ≈ 30 min

The Cévennes

National Park: trails, rivers and far-reaching panoramas.

Official site
Escape ≈ 1 h

Camargue & Aigues-Mortes

Pink flamingos, medieval ramparts and white horses.

Official site
Sea ≈ 1 h

The Mediterranean

The beaches of Le Grau-du-Roi and La Grande-Motte.

Official site
Provence ≈ 15 min

Villages of character

Vézénobres, Sauve, Sommières: medieval lanes and the sweetness of life.

Official site
Good to know: Patrick and Suwannee will gladly suggest walks, markets and good tables to suit the season.
A remarkable place

A setting for cinema and fashion

Featured on television and in the press, the Mas has also charmed photographers and directors, who have made it the backdrop for fashion shoots and film shoots.

France 2 VSD Le Figaro Magazine

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