Le Mas Blanc - the Four Seasons House

Le Mas Blan exists for almost 800 years and is originally a Benedictine Monastery. It is a mythical place, beautifully situated in a nature reserve on the border of Provence and the Cevennes. The renovated monastery is overlooking the surrounding hills and the 40 hectares of private forests, terraces, and hiking trails along our own waterwells. The heated swimming pool is not far from the beautifully restored accommodations. Are you looking for a holiday home in the South of France or better still a holiday home with swimming pool in Provence or Cevennes, then you have come to the right place.

the Four Seasons House

This house was built 50 meters away from the main building. It combines the atmosphere of the monastery with a modern design. The name was created when guests, outside the holiday season, always chose this house.

All facilities, such as the swimming pool and the restaurant, are nearby. The view from the large terrace is unsurpassed. You look through the north, east and south to almost the west over the 40 hectares of farmlands and sources of the Mas Blanc. The hills of the national park of the Cévennes and in the distance the contours of the Pré-Alps form the background of this peaceful setting. 

The house (with a surface exceeding 110 m2) has its own piece of woodland garden. Guests often hang their hammock here.

Living room

Two patio doors connect the terrace with the living room. If it is chilly in the early spring at night, the stove can be lit.

Kitchen

The simple kitchen has a hard stone top, and there are enough “tools” to cook on the days that our restaurant is closed.

Bathroom

The bathroom has a sink, a bath with shower and a toilet.

Bedrooms

The spacious master bedroom has a double bed and windows to let the sun in, in the morning. In the 2nd bedroom there are 2 single beds. From the L-shaped living room we set up a screen, if you rent this house with 5 or 6 people.

Terrace

The house has two private terraces. One in the forest and one you can see in the picture. Maximum privacy and yet a wide view.

Nature: The Mas Blanc is located in the specific surroundings where the Provence and certainly the Cévennes are known for. Rest, swimming in the heated pool and the many rivers, will offer you the relaxation you are looking for.

Activities: In the immediate vicinity you can make large and small walks and bike rides from the former monastery. We have prepared routes for this purpose. The same applies to people who prefer to explore the area by car. But a canoe trip on the Cèze or Ardèche is often on the program. For the larger children there is an adventure park within walking distance where they can climb in the trees. 

Cities and Villages: Are you interested in the culture of the region? Then you will enjoy yourselves in the cities of Avignon, Uzès, Nimes en Montpellier. “Les 5 plus beaux villages de France”) are so close, that you can visit them in one beautiful day trip by car. 

Direct surroundings: The Mas Blanc is ideal for exploring the southern French Cevennes, Ardèche and Provence. Saint Ambroix is ​​only a few kilometers away. On Tuesday morning the people from near and far come together for the weekly market. 

Day trip: The river Cèze offers many opportunities for swimming, fishing or canoeing. But also the beach is an easily accessible destination for a day trip. 

Museums: We name 10 of them, but there are many more.  
Pont du Gard     
The silk museum      
Saint Quentin la poterie      
Un siecle de roulottes      
Le musée 1900      
Prehistorama      
the fossil forest      
Les Baux – de- Provence      
Sweets museum Haribo      
The Mining museum.     

Caves: In the immediate vicinity there are 4 caves to visit. Very exciting and current is the “Grotte de Chauvet”. He has been opened for the public just recently. This, now world famous, cave discovered by chance just in 1994 . The cave was inhabited more than 30,000 years ago (in the stone age) by the inhabitants of this region. Hundreds of drawings of animals whose existence was not yet known have been found . Only scientists and honored guests can visit the real cave, which is on the Unesco World Heritage List. But the French authorities have built a replica for a total cost of 55 million euros, that can not be distinguished from the real one. From the location of your holiday home on the Mas Blanc, this cave can be reached within 45 minutes.