A long time ago, we acquired a forest in the heart of the Cevennes mountains, where the ruins of a 17th century sheepfold lay buried in the vegetation. We renovated it using the noble materials of the time.
It took 30 years of hard work and dedication.
Mas de la Rode is located 2 km above SAUMANE.
Our river, the Gardon, with its natural swimming pool and landscaped beach, lies just below the village square.
The Gardon offers many gours and beaches accessible over a 20 km stretch, and is a favourite with trout fishermen.
In less than 2 hours:
The Corniche des Cevennes, visited by our biker friends.
Le MontAigoual, Le Mont Lozere, Les Causses, Le Mejean, Le Sauveterre, Le Larzac. Gorges du Tarn, de La Jonte, Millau Viaduct 343 m high, Pont du Gard, Vallon Pont d'Arc...
HIKERS
On foot or by bike: numerous signposted hiking trails (one of which starts on our property) will help you discover our beautiful mountains and valleys, where you can see marvellous sunrises, listen to the birds and see game, roe deer, wild boar, hare, enjoy the silence of nature, pick mushrooms and chestnuts. By donkey, from St Jean du Gard on the Stevenson GR 70 path.
VISITS and ACTIVITIES
St Jean du Gard: Musee des Vallees CevenolesMialet: le Musee du Desert, Les grottes de Trabue Anduze: potteries (famous Vases d' Anduze) La bambooeraie
for children: numerous tree-climbing and activity trails
Bagard, Generargues, Sommieres, Thoiras... Le petit train a vapeur des Cevennes, departure from St Jean du Gard station via la Bambouseraie, via Anduze and return to St Jean du Gard.
Velo rail at Thoiras station.
major markets and fairs (June to September) in Saumane, St jean du Gard, Anduze, Sommieres, Uzes, Florac...
Dogs are not allowed inside.