Local Guide – Around Mas des Tilleuls

Southern Ardèche

• Vallon-Pont-d’Arc (15 min): Gateway to the Ardèche Gorges with the famous Pont d’Arc. Canoe/kayak activities.

• Chauvet Cave 2 (20 min): Replica of the UNESCO-listed prehistoric cave.

• Balazuc & Vogüé (30–40 min): Medieval villages ranked among the most beautiful in France.

• Local markets: Barjac (Friday), Vallon (Thursday), Les Vans (Saturday). Local products: cheese, charcuterie, honey, wine.

Northern Gard

• Barjac (10 min): Renaissance village, Provençal charm and antiques.

• Uzès (40 min): Medieval city with Ducal Palace and Place aux Herbes.

• Pont du Gard (45 min): UNESCO-listed Roman aqueduct, swimming and walks.

• Nîmes (1h15): Roman city, arenas, Maison Carrée, gardens.

The Cévennes

• Cévennes National Park: UNESCO site, hiking and wild nature.

• Bambouseraie of Anduze (1h15): Unique bamboo forest in Europe.

• Tourist Train of the Cévennes: Scenic journey Anduze → Saint-Jean-du-Gard.

• Mont Lozère (1h30): Landscapes of mountains, lakes, panoramas.

Local Markets (near the Mas)

• Monday: Ruoms

• Tuesday: Saint-Ambroix

• Wednesday: Joyeuse

• Thursday: Vallon-Pont-d’Arc

• Friday: Barjac

• Saturday: Les Vans

• Sunday: Saint-Martin-d’Ardèche

Perfect to discover local produce: goat cheese, charcuterie, honey, olives, local wines and crafts.

Gourmet & Wine Experiences

• Wine tasting: Côtes du Vivarais & Côtes du Rhône.

• Olive oil from Gard (Uzès, Nîmes).

• Goat cheese: Picodon AOP.

Our Favorite Restaurants

Barjac (10 min)

• Le Mas des Thermes – Refined gastronomy.

• Le Vieux Clocher – Family-style local cuisine.

Vagnas (5 min)

• L’Unisens – Gastronomy, creative and elegant.

• Le Picourel – Local and family cuisine.

Vallon-Pont-d’Arc (15 min)

• L’O sous la Table – Refined gastronomy.

• La Grotte des Tunnels – Friendly BBQ.

Activities & Leisure

• Canoeing/kayaking in the Ardèche Gorges.

• Hiking in Ardèche and Cévennes.

• Cycling and mountain biking.

• Rock climbing, via ferrata, caving.

• Tree climbing & amusement parks (Barjac, Vallon, Grospierres).

• Caves: Aven d’Orgnac (15 min), Cocalière Cave (30 min).

For Families

• Animal park in Vagnas (5 min from the Mas).

• Adventure and leisure parks (Barjac, Vallon, Grospierres).

Quick Summary for Busy Travelers

• Culture & History: Uzès, Nîmes, Pont du Gard, Chauvet 2.

• Nature & Adventure: Ardèche Gorges, Cévennes, Mont Lozère.

• Typical Villages: Barjac, Balazuc, Vogüé.

• Family & Leisure: Animal park in Vagnas, Aven d’Orgnac, Bambouseraie of Anduze.