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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Hiking in Southern Ardèche: Top 10 Best Trails for 2026

Looking for the best hiking in southern Ardèche? The region is one of the richest in southern France for hikers. Here’s the top 10 trails tested at Mas Saint Antoine. Why hike in southern Ardèche? Exceptional landscape variety Favorable climate: 300+ sunny days Well-marked trails: GR and PR networks Heritage density: medieval villages, dolmens Top […]

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Published on :26 June 2026  -  Filed under: Sport and Adventure

Which Cave to Visit in Ardèche? Chauvet 2, Saint-Marcel and Madeleine Compared

Southern Ardèche is paradise for cave enthusiasts: over twenty are open to the public. But around Mas Saint Antoine in Bourg-Saint-Andéol, three caves stand out: Chauvet 2, Saint-Marcel and Madeleine. All within less than 20 minutes of Mas, they offer three radically different experiences. As hosts we are often asked: « One day, which to […]

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Published on :22 June 2026  -  Filed under: Discover Ardèche

Montélimar Nougat: 2026 Guide to Makers and the Museum

About 30 minutes by car from Mas Saint Antoine, Montélimar is the world capital of nougat. After 10 years welcoming families, couples and groups in southern Ardèche, we’ve noticed this gourmet excursion is in the top 5 most popular requests from our guests — especially on rainy days or afternoons looking for an indoor activity. […]

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Published on :19 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

Maison de la Lavande in Saint-Remèze: Complete 2026 Visit Guide

At 10 minutes by car from Mas Saint Antoine, on the Gorges road (D490) in Saint-Remèze, the Maison de la Lavande – Domaine Lavandaïs is one of southern Ardèche’s most charming visits. Producer-distiller of essential oils for several generations, the estate has been in the Brun family from the origin — Mr César Brun, the […]

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Published on :2 June 2026  -  Filed under: Discover Ardèche, Tourism

Gour de la Sompe Ardèche: Complete Guide to the Hidden Waterfall

Tucked away in the Ibie Valley, just 40 minutes from Mas Saint Antoine, lies one of southern Ardèche’s most spectacular sites: the Gour de la Sompe. This 12-metre double waterfall springs from the limestone rock as if by magic, forming two emerald-green basins at the foot of dizzying cliffs. After ten years welcoming families and […]

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Published on :29 May 2026  -  Filed under: Discover Ardèche

Aven d’Orgnac, Grand Site of France: 2026 Complete Guide

Aven d’Orgnac, 30 minutes from Mas Saint Antoine, is probably the region’s most spectacular underground site. Labeled Grand Site of France (renewed 2004, 2010, 2016 and 2023), it combines a cave with vertiginous volumes (ceilings up to 55 m high) and the Cité de la Préhistoire, museum tracing 350,000 years of human adventures. Why visit […]

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Published on :24 May 2026  -  Filed under: Discover Ardèche

Madeleine Cave in Ardèche: 2026 Complete Guide

Madeleine Cave, 25 minutes from Mas Saint Antoine, is one of France’s most beautiful cavities, classified 3 stars in the Michelin Guide. Overlooking the Ardèche Gorges, it seduces with its grandiose volumes, draperies among France’s largest and spectacular sound and light show. Here’s our complete 2026 guide. Why visit Madeleine Cave? Madeleine stands out: 3 […]

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Published on :23 May 2026  -  Filed under: Discover Ardèche

Saint-Marcel Cave of Ardèche: 2026 Complete Guide

Saint-Marcel Cave of Ardèche is one of the region’s most beautiful surprises — only 15 minutes from Mas Saint Antoine. With its 64 km of galleries, it’s one of France’s largest cavities, classified National Natural Heritage since 1934. Its gours cascade is unique in Europe. Here’s our complete 2026 guide. Why visit Saint-Marcel Cave? Saint-Marcel […]

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Published on :22 May 2026  -  Filed under: Discover Ardèche

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 […]

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Published on :16 May 2026  -  Filed under: Sport and Adventure