Le Mas Blanc - the Sunhouse

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 Sunhouse

The Sunhouse (Surface exceeding 110 m2) was soon on the favorites list of many guests. This was because the atmosphere of the monastery and the comfort of modern times was perfectly combined in this six-person house. It is somewhat hidden, but still central on the domain so the facilities such as the pool and the restaurant are nearby (80 meters).

Because the Sunhouse is just a little higher than the main building, the view reaches even further. From one of the terraces you can look from the north through the east to the south. You will see the 40 hectares of farmlands and own wells of the Mas Blanc, followed by the hills of the national park of the Cévennes. In the distance you can see the contours of the Pré-Alps. 

If it is still chilly in the early spring at night, the fireplace can be lit in the Sunhouse. The house has a spacious living room with open kitchen, 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate toilet.

Living room

The patio doors connect the terraces with the living room. The dining area with the sturdy oak table is closer to the kitchen.

Kitchen

The kitchen has a wooden top. You will find all ‘tools’ to prepare your breakfast and lunch, in the cupboards and niches. But also for dinner, (on Tuesday and Friday our restaurant is closed), there is enough available.

Bathroom

In the bathroom is a sink and a shower. The toilet has a separate door.

Bedrooms

The spacious master bedroom has a double bed (160 x 200cm). From the window you can look out into the valley between the evergreen oak trees. In the second bedroom you will find two single beds (80 x 200 cm) and in the third there is a double bed (140 x 200 cm).

Terrace

The Zonnehuis has two terraces. One with a view over the hills of the Cevennes and one to have breakfast in the morning sun.

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.