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Do you like water? Then the Gard will know how to satisfy you.

Apart from the swimming pool from Le Mas des Sages, where it is nice to relax, to splash around, swim or play, there also is... the Gardon of course. The Gardon has its source in the Cévennes, and flows into the Rhône near the city of Beaucaire. The river passes under the Pont du Gard, to the joy of kayakers and other water sports enthusiasts, including swimmers. Its banks and gorges offer many possibilities for hikes and walks .

Closer to the Mas des Sages, you can a spot to fish for trout. A pretty little lake awaits fishermen in Aigaliers, next to the aquatic park La Bouscarasse, in a friendly and good-natured atmosphere. A small tavern ("guinguette") offers refreshments and small meals.

A superb pond is located in La Capelle-et-Masmolène, a few kilometers from Saint-Quentin-la -Poterie, a pure delight for the ornithologists among you. This pond is an impluvium, that is to say a rainwater reservoir, a rare body of water in the usual scrubland of the Gard. Its area is 42 ha and the biodiversity is remarkable.

Scuba diving enthusiasts will be happy in Le Grau du Roi . The sea is beautiful there, and in particular the Espiguette beach of Espiguette is worth the detour. Try to go there early in the morning or at the end of the day, or even better off season, to fully enjoy this unspoiled and wild environment. Take the opportunity to visit the Camargue and its typical fauna: Camargue horses, bulls, pink flamingos. Change of scenery guaranteed.

If you prefer to go boating elsewhere than on the sea, do not miss the river port of Aramon or that of Vallabrègues, located on the Rhône. It is a little bit further away from Aubussargues, but once there, you will be very close to Villeneuve-lès-Avignon where you can visit the Chartreuse Notre Dame du Val de Bénédiction, the Philippe Lebel tower and the Saint André fort. Or cross the Rhône and discover the Palais des Papes in Avignon.

This is only a small selection, but you understand it: between rivers and streams, lakes and ponds, and of course the sea, the Gard offers many water points for all kinds of activities and outings, and in all seasons .

Photo credit: Emmanuel Patoux

We are delighted, and proud! Our guest house now has the Accueil Vélo label. This means that everything is officially in place for the comfort of our guests who travel the region by bicycle. As the France Vélo Tourisme website indicates, "Accueil Vélo is a national brand that guarantees quality hospitality and services along cycle routes for cyclists on the move."

At our guesthouse, you will find an enclosed place to park your bikes and mountain bikes , something to repair and clean them. A washing machine and dryer to leave with clean clothes. The evening meal if you do not want to go out, and picnic baskets to take the next day with you on your trip. We also have addresses of repairers and bicycle rental companies nearby, and we can arrange a taxi service. In short, we are here to make your stay as pleasant as possible!

Le Mas des Sages is located right on the Capitelles loop, which passes through Collorgues, Foissac, Aigaliers and Serviers La Baume, to return to Aubussargues. There are other loops in the territory of Uzès Pont du Gard, not to mention the Voie Verte, with the inauguration of new sections in 2020. Miles of happiness for cyclists! And you can cross the Pont du Gard by bike, an experience you should not miss.

Imagine, after having cycled for kilometers through our beautiful landscapes, take your time to relax near our swimming pool, swim a few lengths to revive your muscles ... A cold drink on the terrace, and a refreshing meal made with fresh  seasonal and local products... A good night's sleep in a quality bed, a good breakfast, before getting back on your bike fresh and ready for a new day of discoveries!

As you will have understood, you will be well received at the Mas des Sages. Book your stay now!

Spring special offer

What if you gave a gift card to yourself or your loved ones? Le Mas des Sages offers a Special Spring card for two to get away and savor the calm of our garrigue during a two-day getaway.

Take advantage of the spring season and discover our beautiful region in preview! The destination of the Pays d'Uzès Pont du Gard is so beautiful in spring and the weather is good. Far from the crowds and the hot weather, take a breath of fresh air and recharge your batteries.

The gift card includes *:

- 2 nights in a double room
- breakfasts

and is valid for a stay between 01/02/2021 and 05/31/2021.

You can add the table d'hôtes and / or picnic baskets option.


We are at your disposal to organize your stay and guide you among the many activities to discover in the surroundings.

Also consult our pages dedicated to activities:

• Around us - discover our good cultural, sporting and gastronomic addresses
• Private excursions - let yourself be driven in a 2CV or 4x4
• Outdoor activities - get active on the water, on land, in the mountains
• Walking activities with guide - run, walk off the beaten track

You can order your gift card directly online on our website.
You can also call us on 04 66 63 10 23 or send us an e-mail at masdessages@orange.fr.

See you soon the pleasure of welcoming you to our home!

* In addition: tourist tax (1 € per adult per day).

Come and visit the Pays d'Uzès Pont du Gard in the off-season! Discover or rediscover our calm and enchanting environment with the shimmering colors of autumn.

During those late summer and fall months it is so enjoyable to hike or cycle. And to visit the Grands Sites d'Occitanie, the pretty villages of the Gard and their markets, museums and festivals, far from the summer crowds. The temperatures are milder than in the high season, and nature is so beautiful. The vines of the plain take on their colorful habit, the chestnut trees of the Cévennes become radiant, and the grass gradually regains its green appearance.

We are happy to welcome you in bed and breakfast or in a gîte. In bed and breakfast, enjoy our table d'hôtes and our picnic baskets, always prepared with fresh local products.

Our partners are ready to help you to organize your walks and sports activities, so that you have an unforgettable experience:

- trips in 2CV or 4x4, accompanied by professionals, who come to pick you up at our house and bring you back,
- discover the Pont du Gard or the Eure Valley on foot, on a walk, hike or trail, with a sports guide for whom our beautiful region has no secrets,
- book your aquatic or mountain activities with experienced instructors.

Consult the dedicated pages on our site, or contact us by e-mail or by phone to find out more!

Many activities await you this summer season in the Pays d'Uzès Pont du Gard!

Festivities, vineyard walks, various and varied entertainment and leisure activities, concerts, visits and walks, exhibitions, fairs and markets ... The offer is large and exciting.

The season is full of initiatives and opportunities to entertain you and make you live unforgettable moments.

To find out more, consult the calendar of your outings for July 2020.

It has become a tradition: the night markets in the summer months of July and August. It is so pleasant to stroll, to walk along the streets and stands in the evening, when the temperature is mild, after the daytime heat. It is also so nice to take the time for a drink, a meal, with local products. And why not, to dance a little or do some shopping.

This season, while adapting to sanitary conditions, the night markets will take place, which makes us all happy!

Uzès

Every Tuesday from July 21 to August 25 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Evening Tuesdays in Uzès

Nimes

Every Thursday from July 2 to September 3
Thursdays in Nîme

Saint Quentin la Poterie

Every Thursday in July and August
The nocturnal stroll
 

Anduze

Every Tuesday from July 7 to August 25 from 7 p.m.
Anduze night markets

Night markets with local producers

The Uzès agricultural promotion committee also offers several farmers' markets, throughout the summer, from 7 p.m. to midnight:

July:

• Wednesday 15/07: Vallabrix
• Friday 17/07: Saint-Quentin-la -Poterie
• Wednesday 22/07: Sanilhac-et-Sagriès
• Friday 24/04: Aigaliers
• Wednesday 29/07: La Capelle-et-Masmolène
• Friday 31/07: Garrigues-Sainte-eulalie

 
August:

• Wednesday 05/08: Saint-Siffret
• Friday 07/08: Lussan
• Wednesday 12/08: Saint-Maximin
• Wednesday 19/08: Flaux
• Wednesday 26/08: Montaren-et-Saint-Médiers

And for the day markets, there is also a lot of choice! Visit the Uzès Tourist Office website to find out where and when the farmers' markets take place around Uzès and the Pont du Gard.

Discover the surroundings of the Mas des Sages differently and think outside the box!

We wanted to offer you tailor-made activities,  for two, with friends or with your family. And we have found passionate and professional local partners, who will be happy to make you discover our beautiful region otherwise.

 

Are you rather sporty?

Go accompanied by a highly qualified guide on side roads to the Pont du Gard or the Eure Valley. Simple stroll or more sporty excursion, Nordic walking, running or trail, it is according to your desires and your level. Equip yourself with good shoes, a gourd and a headgear, sticks, and take full advantage of the beautiful nature that surrounds us, with the enlightened explanations of Alain, your guide.

Contact us for more information and to book your private session.

 

Do you prefer to be driven?

Two private excursions with guide are available to you!
 

In 2CV for bucolic tours

You set off on the small country roads around Uzès, but also elsewhere: from the Cévennes valleys to the Camargue marshes, the Ardèche plateaux to the Hérault gorges. Listening to your personal desires, Florian carefully designs the circuits, off the beaten track, to make you discover the richness of a unique heritage. The icing on the cake, he comes to pick you up and brings you back to the Mas des Sages.

By 4x4 for an unforgettable safari

Let yourself be tempted by a 90% off-road private excursion with guide and discover old stone villages, atypical vineyards and olive groves, and all the beauty of the Gard landscape.A clever mix of relaxation, adventure and wonder. Your guide picks you up and brings you back to the Mas des Sages.

For more information and to book a tour, contact us by e-mail at masdessages@orange.fr or by phone on 04 66 63 10 23.

   

We are ready to welcome you safely!

Come and enjoy a calm environment in the countryside of the Gard. Discover the "Destination Pays d'Uzès Pont du Gard" otherwise, by booking a private excursion specially arranged for you by one of our partners. Or go hiking or cycling on one of the many routes available in the direct surroundings of our guest house.

Several museums are already open, and most local markets are resuming their activities. Many restaurants offer takeaway meals, and we are at your entire disposal to inform and guide you.

We also offer baskets for a country lunch, to take with you or to taste on site. And also a dinner formula, which you can have on the terrace or in the garden of the Mas des Sages during our beautiful summer evenings. Or inside, while respecting social distancing, that goes without saying.

Everything is done to make you live a pleasant and relaxing stay, as a couple, with family or friends. Everything is also done for your safety and ours, and you can read our special Covid-19 health charter on the dedicated page on this site.

You can make your reservations directly on this website, call us on 04 66 63 10 23 or send us an e-mail at masdessages@orange.fr. Note that our cancellation conditions are flexible, because we know that we are living in a particular period.

See you soon !
Esther & Philippe

Our guest house is currently closed until May 11, 2020 by prefectural decree.
But we are on deck to open and welcome you as soon as possible, and you can contact us to book your stays.

Meanwhile, we take advantage of the lockdown to do a little painting, gardening, and to think about and implement the measures and adjustments that this pandemic requires.

We have made a health charter, which you can find on the dedicated page on this site, which explains everything we do for your safety, and ours. As well as for cleaning and disinfection, as for breakfasts and the host table. We make every effort to facilitate the respect of the distance of at least one meter between you and us, and between you and the other hosts. This implies for example for our guest rooms a shift for breakfast times, and spaced tables. It will no longer be possible to have a joint table, whether between hosts or with us.Fortunately, our house is large enough to be able to offer everyone a dedicated space.

We are closely monitoring developments, and look out for local initiatives such as the delivery of meals, groceries, fruit and vegetables and other fresh produce, drive-in farmers' markets and deposit points.

This also concerns the activities and entertainment that will be offered and accessible after the confinement, and we will list them for you.

We would be happy to welcome you in the coming months, to spend a moment of relaxation in our beautiful countryside, as a couple, with family or friends. It is entirely possible to make your reservations now. Our cancellation conditions are relaxed, because we know that no one at the moment can accurately predict what is ahead of us. You can contact us by phone or email for any questions.

Take care of yourself, and hope to see you soon!