Le Mas Du GentilHomme location de gites avec piscine pour des vacances ideal dans le gard region du Midi de la France

This location where life is good, between the Cévennes and Camargue, near the Pont du Gard, between Anduze and Sommières, 25mn of Nimes and Montpellier, your stay will be filled with diversity. At the centre of the Vidourle Valley, close to the sea, under the Mediterranean sun, the heart of the Roman country side and vineyards of Languedoc, the time of a stay or a weekend:

You will discover: the most varied landscapes of the Cévennes, garrigue, Mediterranean beaches, the South of France Heritage with the Arena of Nîmes, Arles, le Pont du Gard, Aigues-Mortes.
Sports activities: hiking on foot, horseback, mountain biking, canoeing, climbing.
You will appreciate: férias, festivals, bullfighting festivals, local markets.
You will taste:
You will taste: olive oil, tapenade, pélardon, honey, great wines of the Languedoc, Pic St. Loup, Costières de Nimes.

Le Pont du Gard

The Pont du Gard is the major element of an aqueduct from Uzès to Nimes. Built by the Romans around the year 50, it is the Aqueduct Bridge the best preserved of the world. An operation for protection and development is underway on the site. Since the year 2000, visitors are greeted at the Domaine du Pont du Gard, site valued and classified "Grand Site", associated with relaxation and discovery.

Timetable: Open everyday.
Address: 30210 VERS-Pont du Gard
Contact: Tel. 04.66.76.34.49 - Fax 04.66.36.61.10

Mine Témoin d'Alès

La Mine témoin d’Alès reveals, along 650 meters of galleries, the great epic of the mine, from the nineteenth century to today. With a helmet, you will discovers how workers mined the bowels of the earth, with ever-advanced processes, what elders called "Burning stone". 1 hour and 20 minutes of unforgetable visit - 1 hour guided in the galleries and 20 minutes video. Training materials available for schools.

Timetable :
From the 1st March to 11th November: 7 days a week
From the 1st March to 30 june and from the 1st September to 11th November, open from 9:30am to 12:30pm and from 14:00pm to 18:00pm. Last departure in the morning is at 11:00am and in the afternoon at 16:30pm.
During the month of July and August the mines are open all day from 10:00am to 19:00pm and the last departure is at 17:30pm.

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Les aigles de Beaucaire

Amazing show with birds of pray, freely flying and all presented by professional falconers in traditional costumes and with ambiance music echoing in the château Royal. Eagles, falcons, vultures and many other different type of birds will be presented and without cages. Come admire their show and their talents in flight.

Timetable: Open from the 17th of March through the end of the school holidays of "Saint's Day". The show is every afternoon.
Address: B.P. 22 - 30301 BEAUCAIRE (Château de Beaucaire)
Contact: Tél. 04.66.59.26.72 - Fax 04.66.59.50.84

Source Perrier

Perrier, c’est Fou! "Perrier it's crazy". On This promise, the production site of Vergèze attract more than 100,000 visitors. Perrier does not propose a tour of their production lines, but they put together an industrial show! In 2 hours, children and adults will discover in your own time all the mysteries of the magical Perrier source and the secrets of the little green Perrier bottle. The site brings together all the 4 elements of life, water, earth, air and fire. The visit is unique in the world where you will discover the process of production, the source, the museum, the shop, the parc and the park's wildlife. A visit not to be missed.

Timetable: Ask the landlord of the Mas du Gentilhomme for the lastest timetable.
Address: Visits of the source PERRIER - Les Bouillens - 30310 VERGÈZE
Contact: Tél. 04.66.87.61.01 - Fax 04.66.87.61.03

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Exhibit of "la grotte Chauvet-Pont d'Arc"

There is 35,000 years ago, humans invented the image. Discover the most ancient paintings and engravings unique in the world, through dioramas, slide shows and the new video, a realization of the three inventors.

Timetable: Open all year for groups. Reservation is required from the 15th of November to the 15th of March. From the 15th of March to the 15th of November it is open to all but always closed on Mondays. Visits are guides and study facilities available upon request.
Address: 07150 VALLON-PONT-D’ARC
Contact: Tél. 04.75.37.17.68 - Fax 04.75.88.11.76

Parc ornithologique du pont de Gau

At the heart of the Camargue, a natural reserve of 60 hectares, enables you to enjoy a nature walk where you can discover over 300 species of wild birds very close up. A large group of South of France bufaloes stay in the area. If you desire to understand more of the reserve and all of the species living there, you can hire an ornithologist to assist you while on your visit. Please make sure that you contact the park office for a reservation.

To cool off after a long walk, a cafe-bar is available from which you can relax and continue admiring the natural environment.

Timetable: Open all year from the 01/04 to 30/09 from 9:00am to sunset, and from 01/10 to 31/03 from 10:00am to sunset.
Address: 13460 LES SAINTES-MARIES-DE-LA-MER
Contact: Tél. 04.90.97.82.62 - Fax 04.90.97.74.77

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Aven d'Orgnac

Located South of the Gorges de l’Ardèche, l’Aven d’Orgnac and the museum "Musée Régional de Préhistoire" will take you deep into the amazing underground world and in the lives of prehistorique man.

This is a trip to the depth of the earth, go discover and you will remember for ever.

Timetable: Open from the 1st of March to the 15th of November.
Address: 07150 ORGNAC-L’AVEN
Contact: Tél. 04.75.38.62.51 - 04.75.38.65.10 - Fax 04.75.38.66.40

Musée du bonbon Haribo

The mouth-watering history of 1 century of candy making is not to be missed. The Haribo museum will take you through the amazing tale of its candies. Sweet, fruity, acidic, come find these flavors that punctuate childhood and discover in this magical place, delicious recipes for those you love so much.

Timetable: open from the 1st of July to the 30th of October from 10:00am to 19:00pm everyday. From the 1st of October to 30th of June, open from 10:00am to 13:00pm and 14:00pm to 18:00 everyday except Mondays. The factory is closed the first 3 weeks of January.
Address: Pont des Charettes - 30700 UZÈS
Contact: Tél. 04.66.22.74.39 - Fax 04.66.22.73.97

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Le Tiki III - Mini Croisière Camarguaise

On board of the TIKI III, typical boat with a wheel propperler, you will discover the heart of the Camargue region which is only accessible by water ways. From the entrance way of the Small Rhone to the heart of this natural region, you will be guided by the comments of the captain. You will discover the natural flora and fauna, and mid course you will stop to discover a large group of wild bulls and horses.

Lenght of the visit : 1 h 30 - at the departure site , a parking for car and buses is available along with a picnic area, cafe-bar and shop.

Timetable: Frequent departures everyday from mid-March to mid-November. It is recommended to call prior for information.
Address: Embouchure du Petit Rhône - D 38 - Le Grau d’Orgon - 13460 LES SAINTES-MARIES-DE-LA-MER
Contact: Tél. 04.90.97.81.68 - 04.90.97.81.22 - Fax 04.90.97.99.47

Steam train des Cévennes

Attention au départ - Fermez les portières ! ("Get ready for departure and close the doors"). A trip of 13 kilometers trough the heart of the Cévennes. D'Anduze to Saint-Jean-du-Gard, discover the Cévennes and its amazing sceneries. There is a stop at La Bambouseraie for those wishing to visit the bamboo park. (see details below)

Timetable: Trip from April to November but call to confirm. Open everyday from the 1st of June through the 31 of August.
Address: B.P. 17 - 30270 SAINT-JEAN-DU-GARD
Contact: Tél. 04.66.85.13.17 - Fax 04.66.85.19.06

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La bambouseraie de Prafrance

Exotic park unique in Europe. Famous for its giant bamboo forest and its national collection of rare bamboos. Come discover rare plants, amazing bamboos, aquatic gardens, victorian greenhouses, the bambousarium, a maze entirely from naturally grown bamboos, the bamboo-shop, and the location where 2 famous French movie were made. You will need about 1 to 2 hours to visit the entire park at your own pace or guided.

Timetable: Open everydays from the 1st of March through the 15th of November from 9:30am. The park has facilities for andicaps and a large bus parking.
Address: PRAFRANCE GÉNÉRARGUES - 30140 ANDUZE
Contact: Tél. 04.66.61.70.47 - Fax 04.66.61.64.15

Mas gallo-romain des Tourelles

First World reconstitution of a Gallo-Roman cellar, at actual size and in working condition. Exhibitions, slide shows, children's games, archaeological material are all available to visitors. An area was landscaped as a sacred forest and another as a Roman vineyard. Things to see & do:

At the tavern and its amphorae
wine tasting
Try mulsum (honey wine)
Try defrutum (grape juice)
Shop for wine, olive oil, honey, crafts

Timetable:

1st of April to the 31st of October everyday from 14:00pm to 18:00pm.
1st of November to 31st March Saturdays fron 14:00pm to 18:00pm
July and August everyday from 10:00am to 12:00pm and 14:00pm to 19:00pm - closed Sunday mornings.

Tasting & wines sales

Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 12:00pm and 14:00pm to 17:00pm

Days for the Roman styleharvest:

Second Sunday of September from 14:00pm to 18:00pm. This also include the wine works.

Address: 4294, route de Bellegarde (D 38) - 30300 BEAUCAIRE
Contact: Tél. 04.66.59.19.72 - Fax 04.66.59.50.80

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