Mas de Ponge is located north of the city of Nimes, 5 km from the Roman city, in the garrigue on a 16 hectare property. A 5 minute walk takes you to the Club de Tennis des Hauts de Nimes, which has 50 courts with 4 covered.

Visit Nimes, for its well preserved Roman monuments and bullfighting festivals (Feria of Pentecost and Harvest) that made him it particularly famous. Nimes takes its name from the spring that brought it water ; Nemausus. Under Roman rule, the city was surrounded by ramparts from 6 km to the north and east on the crest of seven small hillocks. Nîmes as Rome's seven hills. Contemplate vestiges of the gates of fortresses, the Porte Auguste and the Porte de France.
The Arms of Nimes (a crocodile chained to a palm tree) symbolizes the victory of the Roman legionaries under the Emperor Augustus and Cleopatra in Egypt.

• 5 km from the Golf de Vacquerolles a 18-hole, encased in a sloping valley, near the city center meets the needs of beginners as well as experienced golfers.

• 5 km from Mas Ponge, specifically in La Calmette, you experience the hiking trail GR 6 (60-61-62-62) de Beaucaire (30) Aigoual (30) or the Rhone to the Cevennes. For sportsmen and adventurers on foot or bike, you can reach the Pont du Gard. At your disposal we have detailed maps of the region.

 

• 20 minutes, from Uzès. First Duchy of France. Uzès is a town of art, which has retained its identity and history. Uzes has a rich heritage of old buildings with character. Uzès is a city with its authentic pottery, truffles, wine, asparagus, olives and oil.

 

• 35 minutes from Alès (Gard), capital of Cevennes. Visit the Upper City and learn the Vauban, Le Bosquet, the old theater, St. John's Cathedral, Bishop, City Hall, the mine control. Visit the Lower City, and watch the Ets Champeyrache, front hotel in 1900, the St. Joseph Church, Courthouse, Old Bridge, the Fountain "and Estelle Némorinet. Stroll along the banks of the Gardon River that cuts the city into two.

• 40 minutes from Anduze (Gard): a beautiful city with its historical and cultural heritage. Anduze opens the way to the heart of the Cevennes. Mountains and rivers, is what offers Anduze, the city dwellers who need to recharge with Mother Nature.

 

• 50 minutes from Saint Jean du Gard (Gard) Huguenot village in the heart of the Cevennes. Village steeped in history, traditions, this soil is rich in natural products. The micro-Mediterranean climate allows for walking, hiking and swimming. This village is also known for its famous festival of hiking.
• 
  
• Also visit the Bamboo Prafrance and take also the little steam train of the Cevennes a trip of 13 km of viaducts or tunnels to explore the valley and its wonderful panoramas Keep.

 

• 5o minutes from Avignon a rich architectural and artistic heritage with the Palais des Papes and great theater festival. Avignon is also the capital of the Cotes du Rhone and Provencal cuisine where the best chefs offer local specialties. On the Rhone river, you can make go on beautiful Pleasure cruises.

 

• 40 minutes from Montpellier, capital of Languedoc Roussillon. Capital of a region that is today the fastest growing demographic of the hexagon. Along the Mediterranean, Montpellier is full of mind blowing what have the scientists, doctors and thinkers from both sides of "mare nostrum" to study, teach and share their knowledge in the fields of law, medicine, science, philosophy.

 

• 35 minutes from Grau du Roi  fishing port, typical of the Mediterranean Sea. Le Grau du Roi welcomes you with simplicity and invites you to discover the port, "channel", the living soul of the city, strolling along narrow streets lined with low houses.

 

• 35 minutes from Camargue. This is the land of marshes, white horses and black bulls! A vast natural protected park  where visits are organized to explore this area still intact! This is the wildlife refuge and a great bird sanctuary. Especially go to Aigues-Mortes, a medieval city where the parties are first crusades.

 

• At 50 minutes, Aix en Provence, famous for its historical and cultural heritage attracts many visitors from around the world. Former capital of Provence is a beautiful art city of France. Cultural City ... Sunny all year round, mild winter, hot summer in Aix enjoys a privileged climate, very mild spring and late summer prolonged, an ideal climate for enjoying outdoor cafes throughout the year.