Country House in Lussan near Pont du Gard

The Ardèche region, so popular with nature lovers, is practically on your doorstep. Here you can indulge your thirst for adventure: Canoeing, rafting and canyoning are on the daily programme. Idyllic villages like La Roque-sur-Cèze and Aiguèze surround you. The village of Méjannes-le-Clap, 10 km away, offers a variety of leisure activities: Cycling, horse riding, tennis, mini golf, outdoor swimming pool. The nearby charming villages of Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie and Uzès are definitely worth a visit. Numerous Provençal shops tempt you with regional specialities. Buses will take you from Uzès to the cultural city of Nîmes, where there are numerous Roman monuments. Kids will love a visit to the Haribo candy factory (23 km) and the water park "La Bouscarasse" (24 km). The impressive aqueduct "Pont du Gard" is also a feast for the eyes, a beautiful setting for swimming or canoeing. In Anduze, famous for its typical pottery, the extensive, beautifully laid out bamboo park "La Bambouseraie" awaits you, where the little slow train through the Cévennes also departs. The mountains are criss-crossed by deep rocky gorges, an ideal place for cyclists and nature lovers.