Around "Mas Saint Antoine"
DISCOVER THE ARDECHE REGION
The essentials in the Drôme Ardèche region: The Gorges de l’Ardèche, Cave Chauvet 2 (Cave Pont-d’Arc), the lavender museum, the crocodile farm, the grotto of Saint-Marcel, the Cave of The Madeleine, the Aven Marzal, Saint-Montan, village of character, Bourg Saint Andéol, the Castle of Grignan, the Palace of the Bishops, the truffle market of Richerenches, the castle of Suze-la-Rousse, tasting products local, original walks by electric bike (VélŒnologie) from the Mas, with the tasting of organic and local wines, the nougat museum of Montélimar …
Come to discover southern Ardèche and Drôme Provençale in one of our rural lodgings.
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 […]
Labeaume, Character Village in Southern Ardèche: 2026 Complete Guide
Labeaume, character village, is one of southern Ardèche’s best-kept secrets. Nestled at the foot of majestic limestone cliffs, by the turquoise Beaume river, this medieval village truly deserves your time. After 10 years orienting our guests at Mas Saint Antoine, we’ve noticed that those who discover Labeaume always speak of it with wonder. Here’s our […]
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 […]
Vogüé, Most Beautiful Village in France: 2026 Complete Guide
Vogüé, most beautiful village in France, is one of the most emblematic villages of southern Ardèche. Built in amphitheatre at the foot of a golden limestone cliff, this medieval Ardèche town combines seigneurial heritage with its four-tower castle, sandy beach by the river and historic starting point for the Ardèche Gorges canoe descent. After 10 […]
Balazuc, Most Beautiful Village in France: 2026 Complete Guide
Balazuc, most beautiful village in France, is one of the most photographed jewels of southern Ardèche. Perched on its limestone cliff overlooking the river, this medieval village of 400 inhabitants combines exceptional heritage and preserved nature. After 10 years orienting our guests at Mas Saint Antoine, we’ve noticed it’s the ‘favourite excursion’ that comes back […]
Canoeing in the Ardèche Gorges: the complete 2026 guide
Canoeing down the Ardèche Gorges is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular nature experiences you can have in southern France. Vertiginous limestone cliffs reaching up to 300 metres high, passage under the iconic Pont d’Arc natural arch classified as a Grand Site de France, secret beaches where you can stop for a picnic, turquoise water […]
Aiguèze, Most Beautiful Village in France: 2026 Complete Guide
Aiguèze, most beautiful village in France, is one of the essential stops in southern Ardèche. Perched on a limestone cliff overlooking the river, this 11th-century medieval Gard village transports you out of time in just a few steps. After 10 years welcoming families and groups at Mas Saint Antoine, we’ve noticed it’s one of the […]
Pont d’Arc and Combe d’Arc: Complete Guide to a Natural Wonder of Ardèche
You’ve probably seen it on Instagram: a limestone arch sculpted by the river, 60 meters wide, 54 meters tall, towering over the turquoise waters of the Ardèche. Pont d’Arc is one of France’s most-visited natural sites — and incidentally, our direct neighbor at Mas Saint Antoine, just 30 minutes away by car. Here’s everything you […]
What to Do in Ardèche When It Rains? 12 Activities to Avoid Boredom
Ardèche in summer averages 3 to 5 rainy days per month. Nothing to ruin a holiday, provided you have a plan B. Good news: the region is full of indoor activities often more interesting than sun-drenched visits. Cultural activities: 5 museums to visit in the rain 1. Caverne du Pont d’Arc (Chauvet Cave 2) The […]
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 […]
Romantic Weekend in Ardèche: 5 Experiences for Two Beyond Mass Tourism
Want to give your partner a truly different weekend? Not yet another standardized spa-pool-gourmet-restaurant getaway, but a real escape together, with moments you’ll still talk about in 10 years? Southern Ardèche is made for that. Provided you know where to go — because Instagram only shows 5% of the potential. Here are 5 experiences we […]
South Ardèche Markets 2026: The Complete Day-by-Day Guide
The south Ardèche markets are among those moments that turn a holiday week into a lasting memory. After ten years welcoming guests at Mas Saint Antoine in Bourg-Saint-Andéol, we have built our own map of markets: the ones we recommend to food lovers, the ones we save for summer evenings, and the ones we avoid […]
BIKATHLON at Mas Saint Antoine: Unique Team Building Activity in Ardèche
Are you organizing a corporate seminar, hen/stag party, family gathering or birthday at Mas Saint Antoine and looking for an original team building activity? Good news: the BIKATHLON® in Ardèche, a unique blend of mountain biking and laser rifle shooting, can now be organized directly on our domain. Our partner Simon Bordessoulles from Allvelo comes […]
Saint-Montan: Visit the Most Beautiful Medieval Village of Southern Ardèche
Looking for an authentic medieval village in southern Ardèche, away from the tourist crowds of Aiguèze or Balazuc? Saint-Montan in Ardèche is probably the gem you’ve been waiting for. Classified Village de Caractère since 1998 and elected Most Beautiful Village of Ardèche in 2022, restored by over 20,000 volunteers since 1970, this 11th-century village perched […]
Family Holidays in Ardèche: The Complete 2026 Guide (Activities, Accommodation, Budget)
Planning family holidays in Ardèche means coming back with exhausted but happy children, and memories that will last for years. The region has it all for families: spectacular nature, safe swimming, age-appropriate activities, fascinating heritage, and still reasonable prices. But how to organize your stay? Where to stay? What activities by children’s age? What budget? […]
The gorges of Ardèche
The Gorges de l’Ardèche located 15 minutes from the “Mas Saint Antoine” form a veritable canyon of about thirty kilometers dug in the limestone plateau between the Pont d’Arc and Saint-Martin-d’Ardèche. This is one of the most remarkable natural sites in France. Since 1980, the Gorges de l’Ardèche have been classified as a National Nature […]
Chauvet Cave 2 Ardèche
The famous cave Chauvet 2 Ardèche (former Cavern du Pont-d’Arc) located 18 minutes from “Mas Saint Antoine” is a replica of the cave Chauvet. Its construction began in October 2012 and was opened to the public in 2015. The creation of the Chauvet 2 Ardèche cave is a project that is at once cultural, scientific […]
Crocodile Farm
The crocodile farm is a zoological park located in the Drôme 15 minutes from “Mas Saint Antoine”. It consists of a greenhouse of 8,000 m2 and an outdoor course of 4,000 m2, where we can see more than 350 specimens of Crocodilians: Nile crocodiles, alligators, caimans, etc. as well as turtles. https://www.lafermeauxcrocodiles.com
Lavender museum
Domaine Lavandaïs – Lavender Museum in Ardèche is located in an authentic setting in the heart of the Gorges de l’Ardèche, not far from the “Mas Saint Antoine”. Go on a wonderful journey of colors and scents. You will witness the extraction of lavender essential oil and discover its many virtues by attending the magical […]
Town of “Aiguèze”
Ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, Aiguèze perched on a rocky peak, particularly charming visitors, with the remains of its fortress, its cobbled streets lined with beautiful houses, restaurants, its church at the Renaissance portal and its shady little square plane trees. The walkway, located at the foot of the rock of the […]