Vue aérienne du Mas Saint Antoine, gîte de charme ardéchois pour les séjours en groupe, entouré d'arbres, d'une piscine à gauche, de champs de lavande à droite, et de collines ondulantes en arrière-plan sous un ciel bleu clair.

Culture

Cinéma sous les Étoiles 2026: 70+ outdoor screenings across Ardèche villages

There is a summer tradition in Ardèche that residents cherish and visitors discover with delight: Cinéma sous les Étoiles (Cinema under the Stars). Every summer, the association La Maison de l’Image in Aubenas loads up its mobile cinema truck and sets off to tour Ardèche villages — projecting films at nightfall in castle courtyards, village […]

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Published on :14 July 2026  -  Filed under: Culture

Aluna Festival in Ruoms: the great musical event of Ardèche

The Aluna Festival in Ruoms has, over the years, become the great musical event of southern Ardèche. Every late June, this eclectic festival set in a 5-star campsite, at the gateway to the Gorges, gathers several tens of thousands of festival-goers. And the 2026 edition broke every record. After ten years welcoming visitors at Mas […]

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Published on :30 June 2026  -  Filed under: Culture, Families

Château de Grignan: Complete 2026 Guide (Sévigné Year)

Visible in the distance from our panoramic terraces on clear days, the Château de Grignan is just 30 minutes by car from Mas Saint Antoine. After ten years advising our guests on must-see sights, we have prepared this complete guide to help you fully enjoy this Provençal Drôme jewel — especially in 2026: the Sévigné […]

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Published on :28 June 2026  -  Filed under: Culture

Chauvet Cave: the incredible discovery of humanity’s oldest masterpiece

Picture this: a thin trickle of cold air escapes from a pile of rubble, on the side of a limestone cliff in the Ardèche gorges. Three cavers take an interest, clear the passage, slip through… and discover, intact, a sanctuary sealed for 20,000 years, covered with some of the oldest paintings ever made by human […]

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Published on :16 June 2026  -  Filed under: Culture

Bourg-Saint-Andéol: 8 Hidden Treasures of This Ardèche Town

5 minutes from Mas Saint Antoine, Bourg-Saint-Andéol is one of those small towns tourists drive through without stopping. Major mistake. This 7,500-resident town concentrates 2,000 years of history, from Gallo-Roman remains to Renaissance mansions. Here are 8 treasures most guidebooks ignore. Treasure 1: The Mithra bas-relief The only open-air bas-relief dedicated to the god Mithra […]

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Published on :31 May 2026  -  Filed under: Culture

La Cascade: Circus Arts in Bourg-Saint-Andéol, 2026 Shows

Just ten minutes from our gîtes, Bourg-Saint-Andéol is home to a cultural treasure many holidaymakers overlook: circus in Bourg-Saint-Andéol has its very own home here, La Cascade, one of France’s rare National Circus Arts Centres. After ten years welcoming families at Mas Saint Antoine, we’ve noticed one thing: those who step through La Cascade’s doors […]

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Published on :22 May 2026  -  Filed under: Culture

Alba-la-Romaine: Medieval Village and Gallo-Roman Site — 2026 Complete Guide

Alba-la-Romaine is a unique village in southern Ardèche. Former capital of the Gallic Helvii people that became a prosperous Gallo-Roman city, this character village combines 2000 years of history in one place: exceptional archaeological site, ancient theatre, medieval castle perched on a lava flow, and renowned contemporary circus festival. Here’s our complete 2026 guide, 35 […]

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Published on :21 May 2026  -  Filed under: Culture

Chauvet Cave 2: Everything You Need to Know Before Your Visit (Hours, Prices, Tips)

36,000 years. That’s the age of the world’s oldest cave paintings, discovered in 1994 in the Chauvet Cave by 3 Ardèche cavers. The original cave is forever closed to the public to preserve its artworks, but its life-size replica — the Caverne du Pont d’Arc, commonly called Chauvet Cave 2 — lets you admire these […]

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Published on :19 May 2026  -  Filed under: Culture, Families, Tourism

La Ferme aux Crocodiles at Pierrelatte: The Must-See Family Outing from Mas Saint Antoine

Staying at Mas Saint Antoine and looking for an original family outing that will leave lasting memories for your children? Good news: only 10 minutes by car away, La Ferme aux Crocodiles in Pierrelatte (Drôme) is one of France’s most impressive animal parks. With 1,200 animals including 350 crocodilians, 150 free-flying birds, a giant tropical […]

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Published on :13 May 2026  -  Filed under: Culture, Families