Property Details

La Magnanerie, originally a 17th century silkworm farm, is situated in Moulès et Baucels, a small hamlet 3 kms from Ganges, in the Herault Region of South West France in the Cevennes. By car it takes 45 minutes to Montpellier and 1 hour to Nimes. The property is set in 10,000 m² of land and comprises two houses, flowered and lawned terraces, a highly productive organic vegetable garden; olive, fig, quince, cherry and pomegranate trees; a swimming pool, and a tennis court. The owner lives in one of the two houses on the property, she will ensure that your privacy is respected at all times but is on hand for advice and assistance if required. The pool, grounds and tennis and pool are entirely at your disposition.

The house is ideally situated for year round visiting of the many attractions of the region including the Roman town of Nimes, the Provencal towns of Uzes, Avignon and Arles. There are miles of spectacular trails in the surrounding hills of the Cevennes. The owner will be happy share her expertise of ‘mushrooming’ during the autumn months. Kayaking in the spectacular gorges of the Herault River. Horse Riding. Gourmet restaurant nearby.


Accommodation: This beautiful traditional house is constructed in stone with a wealth of original features including wooden beamed ceilings and whitewashed walls. It is beautifully presented, decorated with many antique pieces of furniture. The house is on three floors with stunning views across the gardens to the hills beyond from all rooms. Entry is into the open plan living area which has kitchen, dining and sitting areas. The comfortably sized country fitted kitchen is well equipped including a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, gas hob and oven.

An open tread staircase leads to the second floor where you will find two double bedded rooms both with Queen sized (1.6m) beds. A spacious bathroom with WC, bath with hand-shower, wash hand-basin and wall hung hair drier. The Master bedroom is particularly spacious with a library of books for your stay.

The lower ground floor has a further two bedrooms one with bunk beds and the other with a double bed, both bedrooms have large French windows opening into the garden. There is a second bathroom with bath, walk in shower and hand-basin also
A separate WC. A laundry room contains a front loading washing machine and tumble drier is also at this level.

The saltwater pool is cared for at your convenience. Garden furniture includes sun-loungers and mattresses around the pool also table and chairs in the garden for ‘al Fresco’ meals. Tennis rackets provided.


Rates inclusive of linen and electricity. Maid Service and cooking and internet access by arrangement. Gas Central Heating during the low season.

Local Area Details

Typical market town on the edge of the Cevennes mountains. Excellent market on Friday mornings with a spectacular range of local produce. During the summer months there is a particularly lively atmosphere often with street musicians. On Sunday mornings there is often a flea market in the town centre. Ganges has a good range of shops and resteraunts with a supermarket on the edge of the town. The Cevennes is particularly well known for its apples and onions which are exported worlwide.

A wide range of activities are available close by including canoeing, trekking, hang gliding, gliding, canyoning and horse back riding.

Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Close to a golf course
* Children are allowed

Contact Information

Name:	Caroline Martin
Telephone:	00-33-467576796
Alt Telephone:	00-33-615134774
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