Spacious & Refined Bastide, Perched with Views

High in a serene Cevenol hamlet, this Bastide of stone and light welcomes friends and family to share meals, laughter, and relaxation—indoors across two levels, outdoors on three terraces, or in cozy nooks—while still offering quiet corners for moments of calm for each and all. Bastide Esparon unfolds across two levels—The Upper Bastide and The Lower Bastide—connected by a sunlit terrace and an interior staircase. The Bastide offers breathtaking views - a haven for genuine gatherings-. The space La Bastide d'Esparon is a special place to stay -a haven in Provence- full of breathtaking views of the Cevennes mountains from in a big and tastefully restored stone house on two independent floors, allowing for the perfect privacy of a friendly gathering. A most atmospheric, esthetic retreat from the busy world cooled by mountain breezes in the blistering summer, with superb walks, rivers for swimming or canoeing down in the valley, unusual excursions galore - and just 6 kilometers from all shopping. It is totally peaceful and calm. Unforgettable memories. A Bastide is an ancient fortified house in Provence. The house still has old sinks, carved stones, vaulted ceilings and thick walls which attest to its past history. Some say it was the location of the old Merovingian castle. A well-restored place, much loved by the creative, colour-conscious family who have owned it for 50 years. A refined atmosphere, with high ceilings, white walls, and a great feeling of luminousness. Everywhere are lovely kilim rugs and pieces brought back from the owners' travels – fine old wooden chests, antique wardrobes, contemporary art and books. You are in the South of France and you feel you are on the top of the world. You are living indoor and outdoor with constant views from the windows and terraces on the untouched and intact sunny countryside of Les Cevennes Meridionales with its rolling mountains, high plateau and big sky. Located in the Languedoc-Roussillon in the Cevennes National Park- a Unesco natural site. Great excursions to Montpellier, Nimes and Avignon. LA BASTIDE D'ESPARON: Description of the House La Bastide is a typical Cevenol stone house. Probably dating back from the VIIth century. The Bastide d'Esparon is big and vast as it has 360 square meters. In a Nutshell: The Bastide d'Esparon is big and vast as it has 360 square meters. 12 rooms of which 8 bedrooms for 16 people: 5 Double Bedrooms (3 Doubles with Double beds, 3 Doubles with 2 Single beds) 2 Single Bedrooms (with Single beds) 3 living rooms 2 Family Rooms/Studio/Offices 3 big outdoor Terraces 2 Kitchens 5 bathrooms 2 Barbecues 1 indoor Fireplace and 1 outdoor Fireplace An information on the second Kitchen. It is available upon request. We recommend it only if you are a large number: more than 10. There is an additional flat rate of 100 euros for the length of your stay. Otherwise the main kitchen is sufficient. The Bastide d'Esparon has two floors linked by terraces outside and staircases inside with two separate entrances allowing for the perfect privacy of a friendly gathering. It has two of everything: sitting rooms with fireplaces, kitchens, one terrace for privacy and peace, another for joyous gatherings, a third for glorious sunsets and shade with a wisteria pergola. La Bastide du Haut is light, everywhere are lovely kilim rugs and pieces brought back from the owners’ travels and family troves - fine old wooden chests, antique wardrobes, paintings, books.  La Bastide du Bas has magical vaulted ceilings which maintain the house cool in the summer. You will live inside and outside with the 3 terraces. Your sleep will be perfect. The local market is fantastic with only local products, most organic. Perfect for nature-lovers who love to walk and hike on the great trails, go to the surrounding rivers and picnic. Cook at home and enjoy the sunsets and sunrises. The hamlet of Esparon is an untouched medieval village dating from the XI th century in a very picturesque ensemble of 25 houses with a medieval chapel and a running fountain, a communal oven and remains of ramparts and towers. You can walk into the village and admire the 25 houses with their typical architecture, untouched and you can meander into the old streets. You can take many hikes leaving from Esparon. La Bastide d'Esparon is situated in the Languedoc-Roussillon. 40 minutes from Montpellier and Nîmes airports, bus and train stations. You can also check out the feeds on insta: #BastideEsparon Guest access You have access to the whole Bastide d'Esparon, just for you and your guests. Other things to note All my guests always say the house is magical. They all want to come back. There are hardly any cars in the hamlet. It is like being back in another time. With its breathtaking views from every where on the sky and the hamlet and the soft Cevennes mountains, airy but colorful and contemporary decoration. La Bastide has a magic to it, in a very well restored and refined atmosphere, with high ceilings, white walls, and a great feeling of luminousness. Some say it was the location of the old Merovingian castle. The house still has old sinks, carved stones, vaulted ceilings, which attest to its past history. In the summer, there are many rivers to go to for great swimming, beautiful water and no one along the river: 1/ 10 minutes away where you can go and swim. The nearest is at Breau, easy trail to get to. Great for kids. Another one is au Coudoulous, great in the morning. 2/ 20 minutes away: L'Arre: At Ganges in the direction of Saint-Laurent du Minier. 3/30 minutes away: Le Cirque de Navacelles. A spectacular canyon with miles of river, where you can picnic and walk on trails. 4/ 30 minutes away: Laroque. Canoe-kayak. for half a day or a whole day, you can go canoeing in the easy Gorges of L'Herault. 5/2 hours away. Near Montpellier, the beaches of the Mediterranean. You can go for the day and bathe in the Mediterranean.