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B&B near Nîmes
176 Route du Falcon, 30800 Saint-Gilles

Le Mas de l'Espérance (2026)

Oasis of tranquillity with a park full of trees and flowers, swimming pool and outdoor jacuzzi
★ 9.7/10 and 50 online reviews
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Le Mas de l'Espérance
B&B near Nîmes
176 Route du Falcon, 30800 Saint-Gilles

Le Mas de l'Espérance (2026)

Oasis of tranquillity with a park full of trees and flowers, swimming pool and outdoor jacuzzi
★
9.7/10 and 50 online reviews
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Le Mas de l'Espérance in a nutshell

Our review

Updated on April 27, 2026

Le Mas de l'Espérance a true oasis located near Nîmes, featuring a splendid wooded park and a heated outdoor pool. This B&B offers six richly decorated rooms and suites, including the superb Sucrée-Salée suite with its stone vaults and copper bathtub.

 

Reservation

We recommend booking your stay at Mas de l'Espérance via Booking.com, which often offers free cancellation. Send us a message on Instagram if you go, it would make us super happy.

 

The rooms and the lodge

There are four rooms: the Douceur room, the Chocolat room with its private steam room, and the Réglisse and Délice rooms with their private whirlpool baths. The interior design is a successful blend of modern and rustic styles, always with a touch of elegance.

The Sucrée-Salée suite is located in a former cellar featuring exposed brick walls and vaulted ceilings, complete with a copper bathtub. The Indonesian lodge, meanwhile, sits on the edge of a natural pond and features a private hot tub perfect for sunbathing.

Here are the rooms:

1 • Chocolate Room • Photo
2 • Licorice Room • Photo
3 • Delight Room • Photo
4 • Sweet and Savory Suite • Photo
5 • Indonesian Lodge • Photo

Depending on the room, you will have access to the following amenities: king-size bed, private terrace, private bathroom, jet or copper bathtub, steam shower, or jet shower.

 

Life on the estate

Upon arrival, Cathy and Lionel, the owners, will give you a warm welcome in French and English. Feel free to ask them questions about the history of the place, particularly about the heritage of this former hunting lodge belonging to the Duchess of Uzès.

Le Mas de l'Espérance has a magnificent park with plants, flowers and fruit trees, whose delicate scent of cherries, apricots, peaches and nectarines permeates the entire estate. The park has a covered outdoor jacuzzi and a large heated swimming pool of 18x8m, accessible from June to October.

Early in the morning, breakfast is served featuring products from the estate, including fresh juice, jams, and fruit. The menu includes pastries, coffee, tea, yogurt, eggs, cheese, and cold cuts. On sunny days, enjoy breakfast on the terrace or on your own private terrace.

The table d’hôtes combines fine dining with a warm, friendly atmosphere. Cathy, the hostess, serves refined, seasonal cuisine inspired by her grandmother’s recipes and made with fresh, local ingredients. Meals can be enjoyed in the vaulted stone dining room or on the shaded terrace.

 

A cozy retreat near Nîmes

Le Mas de l'Espérance a 25-minute drive from Nîmes, making it the ideal base for exploring the region's treasures. Visit the Arènes de Nîmes and the Maison Carrée, which isn't actually square, and admire the Jardins de la Fontaine and the Tour Magne. Then stroll through the medieval streets and enjoy the city's colorful market, where you can taste the best local tapenades and cheeses.


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In summary

1 night and more
From €175 per night (for 2 people)
You have your own private room
In the quiet countryside
Heated outdoor pool
Private personal spa
Private outdoor jacuzzi
Bathtub according to the room
Breakfast included
Optional catering service
Optional massages

Chinese portrait

If I were a movie
Eat, Pray, Love by Ryan Murphy
Evokes an inner journey and Balinese scenery.
If I were a color
Aged copper
Inspired by rustic bathtubs and vaulted ceilings.
If I were a scent
Apricot blossom
Fruity sweetness that perfumes the estate.
If I were a drink
Verbena iced tea
Freshness and authenticity of Provence.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, le Mas de l'Espérance is perfectly suited for couples. With its various formulas and packages, its discretion and conviviality, its splendid interior perfect for a wedding: it exudes authenticity and romance.

Yes, le Mas de l'Espérance has an outdoor heated swimming pool, which is open on sunny days (between June and October).

The minimum rate is 175€ for 1 night for 2 people. Prices vary from 175€ to 380€ depending on the room and the season.

Some rooms have a jetted or copper bathtub. Other rooms have a hamman shower or a jet shower.

Le Mas de l'Espérance offers an optional table d'hôtes which has been selected by the Michelin guide. It is also possible to dine in nearby restaurants such as Michel Kayser's Alexandre at 2km, Le Braconnier at 3.7km and the Hacienda at 4km.

Yes, a hearty breakfast is included in the price of the reservation. On the menu: pastries, coffee, tea, chocolate, yoghurt, fruit, home-made jams and juices as well as eggs, cheese and cold cuts as an extra. Enjoy it on the terrace, in the dining room or on the private terrace of your room.

Le Mas de l'Espérance has 6 bedrooms, 4 of which are modern and luxurious, an outdoor lodge with exclusive access to the natural pool of the mas and a luxury suite of 80m² in an old cellar.

The Sucrée-Salée suite offers a private covered jacuzzi that is open all year round. Each room has a private bathroom with a jetted tub, a copper bathtub, a hamman shower or a jetted shower.

Activities in the vicinity of Mas de l'Espérance include playing golf at the Golf de Nîmes-Campagnes, visiting the Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue, discovering the historical heritage of Arles or exploring the cultural heritage of Nîmes.

No, pets are not allowed at Mas de l'Espérance.

Contact

176 Route du Falcon, 30800 Saint-Gilles
France - Côte d'Azur
25 min from Arles train station (car)
10 min from Nîmes Airport (car)
Arrival from 3pm and departure until 11am

Location

Explore nearby

Mas de L'hôpital Park
9 min by car
Château Pérouse
9 min by car
The Gardens of the Fountain
22 min by car
Camargue Regional Nature Park
25 min by car
Nîmes
25 min by car
Arles
25 min by car
Avignon
50 min by car
Montpellier
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The Sucrée-Salée Suite is housed in a former cellar with old bricks and vaulted ceilings. Indescribably charming.
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