Le Mas Blanc - the Draftroom

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 Draftroom

This is one of the most popular accommodations that the Mas Blanc has to offer. The Draftroom can accommodate 6 people. The view from the large terrace is unsurpassed. You look from the north through the east and south to the west. A view over the 40 hectares of farmlands and sources of the Mas Blanc and the hills behind the national park of the Cévennes. In the distance you can see the contours of the Pre-Alps. This place invites you to take a deep breath, relaxing, dreaming and musing.

The ceiling of the Tapperij is high, leaving enough room for a Mezzanine to be built above the kitchen and the dining table. Because of the antique beams used this mezzanine decorates the entire room beautifully. There are two single beds on this Mezzanine. Because the height is limited, it is only suitable for children. (Although quite a few adults have had a great overnight stay.)

Living room

From the terrace you enter the living room through two doors. There is a seating area with a sofa and rattan chairs. The dining table with six farm chairs has a hidden drawer.

Kitchen

Against the back wall you find a simple kitchen. The semi-circular window enable a view on the majestic cypress and the rising sun. The kitchen top is made of marble. You will find all the ‘tools’ to prepare your breakfast and lunch in the antique cupboard and niches. But also for dinner, (on Tuesday and Friday our restaurant is closed), there is enough available.

Bathroom

Through a short corridor, you reach the bathroom with shower, sink and toilet.

Bedrooms

There are two bedrooms next to the living room. The master bedroom, with patio doors to the terrace, has a double bed (160 x 200cm) and plenty of closet space.

The other bedroom has two single beds. 

There are also two single beds on the Mezzanine.

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.