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There's loads of stuff to do in the area. Scroll down if you're looking for ideas on places to visit...

Wine-tasting - this is Rhone Valley heaven; if you like spicy wines made from Syrah/Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvedre, you'll be very happy indeed. Read more about wine tours here >>> 

Kayaking/canoeing - either in the Ceze itself (10 mins walk from 'Les Beaux Terroirs') or in the Ardeche Gorges, 30 mins away by car. There, they do a 2-day descent where you camp out overnight by the river's edge and enjoy tales of daring escapes around a camp fire...

River-swimming - head down by foot to the River Ceze to swim in clear pools and lol about on a lilo or dinghy

Biking - either on road bikes to cover the kilometres in the style of Lance Armstrong, or on mountain bikes if you prefer to head off-road into the wilds...

Pot-holing - at the famous Aven d'Orgnac caves 30 minutes away from St Andre.

Canyoning - in the beautiful Chassezac gorges, approx 1h 30 from us up in the Cevennes

Golf - at the Uzes course, 30 minutes from the house.

Boules - do what every old boy in the south of France does and clank a few boules while you sup a glass of pastis... 

VISITS - if you like to visit and see new places when on hols, don't miss out on some of these lovely places...

Uzes - beautiful market town about 30 mins away, founded by the Duche d'Uzes in the 12th century - don't miss the Sat morning market

Haribo Sweets Museum - a must-see for any families with younger kiddies, the famous old Haribo sweets factory has an excellent museum/shop, just south of Uzes

Avignon - one of France's great artistic and cultural cities (with its month-long culturefest in August), it used to be home to the popes (see their massive papal palace by the river) and has the half-finished bridge that gave rise to the famous 'Sur le pont d'Avignon...' song

Aven d'Orgnac - some of Europe's most spectacular caves and easily accessible for family visits - just 30 mins from us

Gorges de la Ceze - baby brother to the nearby Ardeche Gorges, they're just up the road from 'Les Beaux Terroirs' and offer some lovely walks, pools and peaceful canoeing

Gorges de l'Ardeche - one of France's 'Big 3' gorges, this spectacular series of canyons offers beautiful spots for river-swimming, some sensational viewpoints and fantastic kayaking and canoeing

La Chartreuse de Valbonne - a stunning 13th century cloistered monastery, about 30 mins drive from us

Goudargues - the 'Venice of the Gard' with its canals and cafes/restaurants lining their banks

La Roque-sur-Ceze & Cascades de Sautadet - medieval cliff-hanging village of La Roque overlooking the beautiful Sautadet waterfalls - another lovely river swimming spot on the Ceze

Cornillon - clifftop village above St Andre with wonderful views across the whole Ceze valley to the south

Orange - visit the Roman arena at the centre of this beautiful ancient town

Nimes - another Roman arena in Nimes, 1 hr south of St Andre; also get here in June for the Feria - 4 days and nights of festival and party...

Isle-sur-Sorgue - visit the famous market - wonderful foods and all sorts of antiques