The Region
Our cottages are an ideal base for exploring all the offers of this region, and whether you prefer museums or prefer a more active day, you will find all this in abundance nearby. Guided tours of all types can be organized, including 2CV tours with an English-speaking guide. If you love the outdoors, you will be spoiled for choice; take a look at our "Menu" suggestion for a one-week stay! We are always happy to help you plan your trip. At the end of the day, withdraw to the Mas, enjoy the gardens and relax.
For gourmets
Your starting point must be Uzès, famous for its biweekly market, dedicated on Wednesdays to local and organic producers of the most delicious products - cheeses, focaccias, honey, olives, sausages... Take one of our wicker picnic baskets and prepare a lunch for later or enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Place aux Herbs like the locals and sip an aperitif while watching the hustle and bustle of the market.
In January, Uzès hosts a large and popular truffle fair, and for enthusiasts, the Uzès Wine School organizes a Wine and Truffle day for gourmets!
For true gourmets, the Halles de Nîmes are paradise. The choice of stalls and dishes is too vast to even start listing them, but it's a fantastic place to stock up on local specialties, whether for a picnic or to take home. A classic French covered market.
Honey is a regional specialty and there are many delicious varieties, very distinct due to the diversity of the Gard vegetation. The most remarkable is the "Chatagnier Honey" - from bees feeding on chestnut trees, which has a strong smoky taste, or the "Lavendend Honey" from our local lavender fields. Goat cheese is another local basic product, which is found everywhere in the Goat Salad, just like the tapenade. There are many producers all around and several olive oil mills to visit.
Culture
Artists have always been attracted to this south known for its breathtaking light. Arles and the Alpilles were the favorite place of the impressionists, especially Van Gogh, and you can now visit the Van Gogh Foundation in Arles, just an hour away, or the Fabre Museum in Montpellier which has a beautiful collection. The most spectacular for art lovers is the Carrières de Lumières aux Baux de Provence, which organize wonderful light and sound shows in the old quarries, based on the works of great artists.
The Festival des Arts du Spectacle d'Avignon, in July, is one of the largest in the world. At the beginning of June, the Feria de Nîmes offers bullfights, night markets, flamenco dances and parades while in the Arenas themselves there are regular concerts - pop, classical and opera. An unforgettable place. In June too, it's Sound and Light at the Pont romain du Gard - tickets fly out quickly so if you come to stay, remember to book online.
Closer to us, the small village of St Quentin la Poterie is a pottery center while Uzès itself has been designated "City of Art" with many small galleries scattered in the old streets. This historic city is home to the oldest noble family in France and its castle in the center of the city is open to the public. The same goes for the "Fenestrelle Tower", the leaning tower of France, and a pretty medieval garden, nestled in 12th century ruins near the castle. The cobbled streets and the arcade market place exude a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere of the south of France.
For antique lovers, it is an excellent region. The most famous is Isle sur la Sorgue about an hour away, but throughout the region there are flea markets, brocantes and deposit sales.
Countless parties, festivals, night markets, musical evenings, winemaking evenings and celebrations take place in the villages of the region throughout the summer.
History
The region has a rich Roman history, embodied by the famous Pont du Gard just 20 minutes away by car, while Nîmes also has a number of Roman monuments. Avignon, the City of the Popes, is less than an hour away, while reflecting a more modern era, Montpellier is an architectural jewel - a mini Paris just over an hour's drive from Uzès.
However, the roots of the Gard go back much further than the Romans. Just north of us, the rock paintings of the Pont d'Arc recently discovered in Ardèche are a new breathtaking attraction. Older than the famous Lascaux caves, great efforts have been made to avoid the mistakes of the past and protect these spectacular paintings from human devastation. A life-size replica of the cave system and superb works of wildlife art was therefore opened in 2015.
On the other side of the Gard, there are beautifully preserved villages, all with their own history and all pleasant to explore. Lussan himself has been ranked among the most beautiful villages in France and is a little hidden gem. It is famous as a Huguenot village whose inhabitants were persecuted during the camisard wars of the 17th century. From the round paths, you will have a magnificent view of Mont Ventoux and the Cévennes - and of our Mas - and in the heart of the village the charming Buis de Lussan or Jardin des Buis, is an enchantment. Nearby are Montclus and La Roque sur Cèze, both of which are worth a visit. Uzès itself is one of the best preserved medieval cities.
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An incredible Nature
The region has a rich Roman history, embodied by the famous Pont du Gard just 20 minutes away by car, while Nîmes also has a number of Roman monuments. Avignon, the City of the Popes, is less than an hour away, while reflecting a more modern era, Montpellier is an architectural jewel - a mini Paris just over an hour's drive from Uzès.
However, the roots of the Gard go back much further than the Romans. Just north of us, the rock paintings of the Pont d'Arc recently discovered in Ardèche are a new breathtaking attraction. Older than the famous Lascaux caves, great efforts have been made to avoid the mistakes of the past and protect these spectacular paintings from human devastation. A life-size replica of the cave system and superb works of wildlife art was therefore opened in 2015.
On the other side of the Gard, there are beautifully preserved villages, all with their own history and all pleasant to explore. Lussan himself has been ranked among the most beautiful villages in France and is a little hidden gem. It is famous as a Huguenot village whose inhabitants were persecuted during the camisard wars of the 17th century. From the round paths, you will have a magnificent view of Mont Ventoux and the Cévennes - and of our Mas - and in the heart of the village the charming Buis de Lussan or Jardin des Buis, is an enchantment. Nearby are Montclus and La Roque sur Cèze, both of which are worth a visit. Uzès itself is one of the best preserved medieval cities.
