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.

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Provençal Markets of Southern Ardèche: Where, When, and What to Bring Home

Southern Ardèche borders the Drôme provençale and the Gard. At this crossroads, provençal markets abound. Here’s our selection of 8 markets within 45 minutes of Mas Saint Antoine. Why provençal markets are a unique experience Not just shopping, it’s a slice of local life: village square setting, scents of melons and lavender, the rhythm of […]

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Published on :23 June 2026  -  Filed under: Gastronomy

Canyoning in Ardèche: Complete 2026 Guide (Sites, Prices, Levels, Tips)

Canyoning in Ardèche is one of the most thrilling sporting activities in southern France. Descending waterfalls by rappel, jumping into translucent pools, sliding down natural toboggans… Here’s the complete 2026 guide. What is canyoning? A nature sport involving descending river-carved canyons using: walking in the water, swimming in pools, jumps (3-10 m), natural slides, rappel […]

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Published on :20 June 2026  -  Filed under: Sport and Adventure

Winemakers of Southern Ardèche: 5 cellars and estates to visit near Bourg-Saint-Andéol

Around Bourg-Saint-Andéol, the winemakers of southern Ardèche welcome you for authentic tastings. Our hand-picked selection of 5 estates and cellars, all genuinely in Ardèche, 5-15 minutes from Mas Saint Antoine.

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Published on :17 June 2026  -  Filed under: Gastronomy

Swimming in Ardèche: The Best River Beaches for Families with Children

Ardèche means translucent water, white pebble beaches, the scent of pines in the sun. It also means 36°C in midsummer — so finding swimming spots is essential. Good news: there are over 100 places to swim in the river. Less good: not all are equal, especially with kids. Here’s our tested selection of the 10 […]

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Published on :6 June 2026  -  Filed under: Families

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

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

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 […]

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Published on :15 May 2026  -  Filed under: Discover Ardèche

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 […]

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Published on :14 May 2026  -  Filed under: Families

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 […]

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Published on :12 May 2026  -  Filed under: For Couples

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 […]

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Published on :10 May 2026  -  Filed under: Groups & Events, Sport and Adventure