Take a trip back to the dawn of humanity at the Pont d’Arc cavern

Just half an hour from the hotel and well worth a visit: the Pont d’Arc cavern, replica of the Chauvet cave, opened in 2015. Its visitors can view an incredible achievement in terms of archaeological and technological prowess.
Back to the earth and the origins of man

The 36,000 year old parietal paintings, daubed in red ochre, engraved with flint, or marked out with a finger or charcoal, show rhinoceroses, bears, lions and bisons, striking a cord with our aesthetic and spiritual sensitivity. Cutting-edge digital technologies and the architectural success of the site succeed in restoring the original sanctuary with troubling veracity.

The cavern, like the Galerie de l’Aurignacien (an interactive museum portraying the prehistoric men who painted the walls of the cave) will delight both adults and children.

On-line bookings: https://www.cavernedupontdarc.fr/reservez-en-ligne/

A major date for all amateur cyclists, the Ardéchoise takes the most beautiful roads around the gorges and volcanos of the Ardèche region. Every year, some 15,000 cyclists discover the mountain roads and passes over between 1 and 4 days. Over the past 25 years, the Ardéchoise has become the largest European cycling event over mountain roads.

If you opt for the Ardéchoise over several days, you will need a quiet, restful place to recuperate between the stages. Every year, the route passes close to Mas de Baume. Our hotel is an ideal base for trying out the passes of southern Ardèche, to ensure your best form for the big day.

A hotel for the Ardéchoise, but not only

Are you looking for quality accommodation to recuperate between two stages of the Ardéchoise? Our 3-star hotel is accustomed to hosting cyclists. A generous breakfast is provided in the morning before you set out and the pool will help you to relax after all your efforts: everything is provided so that you can discover Ardèche on your bike in the best possible conditions.

If race conditions are not your favourite, or if you are not free mid-June, we are open from April until October… you can cycle the Ardèche throughout the season!

Ardèche is packed with hills and trails ideal for mountain biking.

As keen cyclists, we have selected a number of MTB routes close to the hotel, ranging from family outings to sporting challenges.

Via the Cycles AMC7 agency, you can rent bikes and mountain bikes for all the family

Website: www.amc7.com

tél : +33 (0)4 75 35 98 29

tel: +33 (0)4 69 96 40 30

The Ardèche has no shortage of restaurants and local taste specialties. Our hotel has selected for you some of the best gastronomic establishments in the area. Bistros, gourmet restaurants, inns or wine bars, come and discover typical products from the Ardèche.

The gastronomic restaurant LIKOKE

Located in the medieval village of Les Vans, the LIKOKE restaurant offers top-notch local cuisine and will delight the finest palates.

Website: https://www.likoke.com
Tel: +33(0)6 27 83 98 57

Le Mas de la Madeleine, local inn

Take advantage of your visit to the silk museum, the Château des Evêques, or the villages of Vinezac and Chassiers to stop at Largentière, at the Mas de la Madeleine. At the heart of a Cévennes property overlooking the medieval village, this charming inn offers refined gourmet dishes. Specify that you come from the Mas de Baume to have a coffee or an infusion offered!

Website: https://www.masdelamadeleine.com/
Tel: +33(0)4 75 39 2318

La Maison de Nany, simple and authentic seasonal dishes

Located in Joyeuse, 10 minutes from the hotel, La Maison de Nany offers traditional and regional home cooking.
Tel: +33(0)6 26 59 53 37

Le bec fig, homemade and local cuisine

This bistro offers grandmother’s dishes from Ardèche and Provence. Located in the heart of the village of Labeaume, it delights both regulars and holidaymakers with local flavours.
Tel: +33(0)4 75 35 13 32

Le Terminus in Ruoms, seasonal cuisine and a fine wine list

In Ruoms, 20 minutes from the hotel, this restaurant is open all year round, you will appreciate the glazed cellar in the basement where you can enjoy a glass of Ardéchois wine!
Tel: +33(0)4 75 35 54 33

Ardèche is an ideal area for canyoneering: there are a number of streams suitable for water hikes and canyoneering excursions within easy reach.

Toboggans, jumps and abseiling in the sumptuous river gorges: the Gecco Adventure leisure agency proposes canyoneering excursions in Ardèche for all abilities, just a few minutes from the hotel.

Family initiation canyon, Sensation or Adventure routes: have a splashing time in the rivers and streams of Ardèche.

The Ardèche gorges, a fun route, suitable for all abilities

This half-day canyoneering excursion is fun and suitable for all. Small jumps and toboggans in the wilderness of nature: an ideal descent for children or beginners.

Canyoneering in the Borne gorges

This half- or full day route is perfect for a first canyoneering or water hiking experience. 2-8m jumps, which can be avoided, swimming, walking and toboggans: the Borne offers an exceptional setting in the Tanargue massif.

Chassezac in Ardèche

You can go down the Chassezac valley in a canoe… but also by canyoneering. The Chassezac is the nearest river to the hotel. This highly varied canyoneering route through a magnificent granite valley offers a multitude of jumps, abseils and toboggans.

Lozère, canyoneering for experts

If you like abseiling under waterfalls, this route is ideal for you. This deep valley is perfect in spring or autumn.

Book your canyoneering excursion in Ardèche on +33 (0)4 75 93 31 16 or via the website www.gecco-aventure.com

For lovers of white water sports, we recommend the Canoë Le Chassezac to discover or rediscover canoeing. Only 25 minutes from the hotel, Philippe and Michel welcome you to the iron bridge in the town of Les Vans.

Visit the ecological farm of the Terre & Humanisme association

We are just 15 minutes from Mas De Beaulieu, in Lablachère, the head office and logistics headquarters of the Terre & Humanisme association. Its members strive to recreate a harmonious relationship between man and nature, tending gardens rich with a wide variety of eco-systems including plants, insects and animals. Open for visits (free) every Monday, 10am-midday, accompanied by a gardener. More curious visitors can attend a variety of courses, including theory lessons inside and practical workshops in the gardens.

Tel.: +33 (0)4 75 36 64 01
Email: infos@terre-humanisme.org
Website: www.terre-humanisme.org