Mas de Rey " Gîte de Charme"

At the end of a beautiful avenue of cypresses and lavender, stands a handsome traditional rural residential complex or mas the 'Mas de Rey'. Its 4 apartments and public areas have been faithfully renovated in the local architectural style to create an environment of understated luxury, charm, and warmth. We hope to welcome you at Mas de Rey.

Welcome at Mas de Rey, gîtes de charme in the Gard, in the South of France. In earlier times it was the major agricultural domain of the area, hence the rey or rei-'king.' The architecture is typical Languedoc stone construction, with intriguing stairways, arches, courtyards, vaulted ceilings and terraces. With its over 3 hectares (7.5 acres) of gardens, lawns, and woods Mas de Rey is a paradise for those who crave the tranquillity and unspoiled nature characteristic of the Languedoc.

 Relax in an inviting environment: hammocks and chaises longues for lying back and enjoying the sunshine and views; or cool off in the large outdoor pool.

This gîte is suitable for up to 6 guests and has a surface area of 160m2.

The kitchen has a dishwasher, rifrigerator, Nespresso, an oven and a micro-wave.

On the first floor there is a kitchen and dining room/lounge with a beautiful fireplace and a private terrace. There's also a master bedroom with two single beds and a bathroom.

Downstairs you'll find two extra bedrooms (one with a double bed and one with two single beds) and a second bathroom with shower and bath

Mas de Rey is situated in Arpaillargues, in the Gard close to the Provence in the South of France. The surroundings of Mas de Rey contain many possibilities for making nice daytrips, culinary trips or sport activities. Ask us for some tips, we would love to help you. Find below a few of the possibilities.

The Provence

With its feet in the Mediterranean Sea and its head in the Alpes, this region offers a colourfull palette of sceneries: sunflowers, olive trees and fragrant lavenderfields. And ofcourse the area is well known for its sunkissed climate.

 Uzès

Within 10 minutes you can drive from Mas de Rey to the pleasant old town of Uzès. It has a lot of small streets, little cafés and a lot of shops with Italian influences. It's one of the most beautiful towns of France. In the center you can find 'the Place aux Herbes' with arcades, plane trees and towers of the middle ages. This place is often used as a film set. Every Wednesday and Saturday there is a very nice market. www.uzes.com

Pont du Gard

The most beautiful aquaduct in the area is the Pont du Gard, it's a Roman bridge which is part of an aquaduct. A touristical must-see.

Les Saintes Maries de la Mer

A beautiful city at the sea side, with sandy beaches. Enclosed by the laguons and meadows of the Camargue and the dunes. A city with a rich history, also site of annual gypsy pilgrimage.

La Roque sur Cèze

At the foot of the hill, on which La Roque sur Cèze is situated, the spectacular falls of 'Cascades du Sautudet' dash and swirl. A beautiful and amazing sight! In summertime, a lot of tourists visit the falls for swimming, canoeing, rock jumping and having picnics. A real must see!

Culinary

In the surroundings of Mas de Rey, you will find several restaurants, varying from simple and local cuisines to chic and fancy restaurants. When you walk through the forrest near our Mas, you'll reach a nice local restaurant in Arpaillargues. In Uzès you have many restaurants which are situated in beautiful, typical French, historical buildings. You can go out for local food, but also for Indian, Spanish, Italian, vegetarian or fish dishes.