Mas des Costes is within one hour’s drive of Nîmes, Montpellier and the Mediterranean beaches in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of the south of France. Its character is very much that of Provence. Our local market town is Anduze, and the house is situated outside the town in the quiet rural community of Tornac. The Cevennes and Ardeche regions are close by, and we are within easy reach of historic towns such as Avignon, Arles, and Uzes.
Roman arena at Nimes
Staying at Mas des Costes offers a wide choice of holiday activities:
The house is less than 10 minutes drive from Anduze which offers shopping, local markets, craft shops, and restaurants. In the surrounding area there are many local craft centres, vineyards and museums. From Easter until the end of the summer there is a steam train which runs from Anduze up the beautiful Gardon valley to St. Jean du Gard.
Anduze is the point where the foothills of the Cevennes meet the Languedoc plain. It is, therefore, the ideal base for walking in the magnificent Cevennes National Park using the numerous way marked trails where you can walk for miles without seeing another hiker. Alternatively, it is possible to explore this wild region by car along the Corniche des Cevennes, visiting pretty mountain villages such as Florac, or the dramatic Gorges du Tarn. Robert Louis Stevenson travelled here and wrote about this region in ‘Travels with a Donkey’. (It is possible to retrace Stevenson’s steps, using donkeys to carry your luggage). The Cevennes has been designated a site of world environmental importance by UNESCO.
The Mediterranean coast is within one hour’s drive. The nearest resort is Le Grau du Roi which has long sandy beaches, and a lively old fishing port with excellent fish restaurants overlooking the water.
Pont du Gard
Nearby are the provençal towns of Avignon, Arles, and Nîmes. They are important centres for arts festivals and concerts throughout the summer months, possess splendid galleries, museums, and restaurants, and have some of the best preserved Roman buildings remaining anywhere. The Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard is also nearby.
Further afield, the Ardèche valley and the Camargue National Park are easily within a day’s expedition. The Camargue offers opportunities to explore the nature reserves with their flamingos, bulls, and white horses. The Rhône delta has miles of fine sandy beaches.
Activities nearby:
- Adventure park
- Archery
- Canoeing
- Canyoning
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horse riding
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Rambling
- Riverside activities
- Rock climbing
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Theme parks
- Tree adventure park
- Walking
- Wine tasting
Over the years we have built up a detailed ‘House Book’ giving masses of information about the area – from how to canoe under the Pont du Gard, to where to buy wine, plus our own restaurant classification system. Many of our guests have added their suggestions. All this is available to our guests to help you get the most from your holiday.