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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Vert’tige Aventure at Roussas: treetop adventure park in Drôme Provence, 30 min from Mas Saint Antoine

The treetop adventure park at Roussas in Drôme Provence — Vert’tige Aventure — is one of the activities our Mas Saint Antoine guests love most. Just 30 minutes away, this adventure park offers 15 courses adapted to all ages, from toddlers of 2½ to adults craving thrills, crowned by a 350-metre, 50-metre-high mega zip line. […]

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Published on :11 July 2026  -  Filed under: Sport and Adventure

14th July in Ardèche 2026: fireworks and festivities around Mas Saint Antoine

Bastille Day in southern Ardèche is not an ordinary evening. Every village pulls out all the stops: daytime antique fairs, popular dances from nightfall, republican dinners on the riverbanks, open-air concerts — and at nightfall, fireworks lighting up the limestone cliffs, the Rhône and the medieval squares. From Mas Saint Antoine in Bourg-Saint-Andéol, around fifteen […]

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Published on :9 July 2026  -  Filed under: Families

Canoeing in Ardèche: complete guide to the Gorges descent 2026

Some activities you do once and talk about for a lifetime. Descending the Ardèche Gorges by canoe is one of them. Thirty kilometres of limestone cliffs plunging into turquoise water, the natural arch of the Pont d’Arc as a gateway, secret beaches at the foot of the rock faces, and the rare sensation of being […]

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Published on :7 July 2026  -  Filed under: Sport and Adventure

Festival d’Alba-la-Romaine 2026: circus and live performance 9-14 July

Some events leave a particular mark on the Ardèche summer. The Festival d’Alba-la-Romaine is one of them. Every July, this medieval village of 1,400 inhabitants perched among vineyards and forests transforms into an open-air stage for one of the region’s greatest contemporary circus festivals. In 2026, it’s the 17th edition, running 9 to 14 July […]

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Published on :6 July 2026  -  Filed under: Discover Ardèche

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