What if this time, the holiday belonged to you too?
A week in the heart of the garrigue. The children head into the woods; you swim, walk, read, sleep — with nothing to organise.
Sunday 5pm → Saturday 11am
Sunday 5pm → Saturday 11am
Family holidays rarely feel like a holiday for everyone
Parents never switch off
Cooking, activities, logistics: even on holiday, it's all still on you.
Children's own pace isn't respected
Between day camps and exhausted grandparents, they end the week as tired as you are.
Something's missing in between
Between camp and a hotel, there's no real shared family time.
A week where everything is already organised for you.
The stay brings together nature, activities, meals and free time, all in one place.
Forest School
From age 3, Monday to Friday, 9am–12pm and 2pm–5pm. On Wednesdays, a full day from 9am–5pm. A quiet time is offered after lunch. A trained team, for whom looking after children is both a real profession and a real passion. Activities adapted to the season: water games and shaded time when it's hot.
Homemade, vegetarian cooking
Breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner included, along with homemade drinks (kefir, ginger beer…). On Saturday, a farewell brunch included from 11am.
Two swimming pools
A large infinity pool with a view of Pic Saint-Loup, and a second, shallower pool just for children. They are not heated: in April, the water is still cool.
An estate to explore
Tennis, pétanque, a playground, wide open spaces and hiking trails starting right from the mas.
A coworking space
Need to get a few hours of work done? A dedicated space lets you stay productive without leaving the holiday mood behind.
The mas' family atmosphere
Convivial shared tables, one big shared house: for a week, the mas feels like one big family.
Here, the days pass gently — you'll wish they'd never end.
A week designed for every kind of family
Solo, as a couple, with friends, or across several generations: everyone finds their place at the Mas.
Solo
Travelling alone with your children? You get to enjoy the break too, without carrying the whole week on your shoulders.
As a couple
With the kids in tow, find time for the two of you while Forest School takes over.
With friends
Several families together: the children run off in a pack, and the parents share the week.
With grandparents
Three generations together, each at their own pace, without anyone carrying the whole organisation.
Extended family
Cousins, aunts, uncles… the mas has room for the biggest tribes.
Solo, as a couple, with friends, or across generations — there's always room at the table.
A week that lets you breathe
The Forest School programme, day by day, in spring and in summer. And you? Just below.
Spring · April
Summer · August
Programmes given as an example, subject to change depending on weather and the group of children.
Dens, mud kitchen, nature pottery… in Forest School, the days always fly by too fast for the children.
And you, what will you actually do?
From 9am to 5pm, the children are at Forest School. You have six hours to yourself, every day — take it or leave it.
The whole day is yours: Forest School welcomes the children from 9am to 5pm.
Your evening: the children have theirs, cinema under the stars in summer, storytelling in spring.
Move
Sport · included- Laps in the infinity pool, facing the Pic Saint-Loup
- Tennis and pétanque on the estate
- Hikes straight from the mas, through the garrigue
- An early-morning run, in the cool of the morning
Breathe
Wellbeing · during the week- A coffee you actually drink hot, on the terrace facing the Pic Saint-Loup
- Naps, reading in the shade, a swim with no one to watch
- Parent get-togethers, board games in the evening
- Thursday evening, an evening all to yourselves
À la carte
On request · extra charge- Massages, by appointment
- Yoga or personal training, by appointment
- Guided cycling or climbing outing around the Pic Saint-Loup
- Tasting at a Pic Saint-Loup winemaker
- Babysitting for the little ones
Nobody expects anything of you: move, rest, or do nothing at all. À la carte activities are arranged with people we trust, subject to availability.
A mas at the foot of Pic Saint-Loup
A historic mas at the heart of the garrigue, just 25 minutes from Montpellier, with views of Pic Saint-Loup. The oldest part of the estate dates back to the 13th century. The venue combines accommodation, wide open spaces, swimming pools, a tennis court and shared living areas.
An all-inclusive week,
from €2,050
for 2 people · duo package (parent/child)
Spring, 11 to 17 April: from €2,050 · Summer, in August: from €2,300
What's included
6 nights in a gîte
Rooms for up to 3 people, at the heart of the mas.
Full board
From Sunday dinner to Saturday brunch, homemade cooking and soft drinks included.
Forest School
From age 3, Monday to Friday (9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm), full day on Wednesday.
Two swimming pools
A large pool with a view of Pic Saint-Loup, a second one just for children. Unheated in April.
Access to the estate
Tennis, pétanque, playground, coworking space and hiking trails.
The children's evening
Thursday evening: cinema under the stars in summer, storytelling in spring — and an evening all to yourselves.
Free for 0-2 year-olds
If they sleep in a cot and don't take part in Forest School.
Dedicated team
A team trained in outdoor childcare, present all week.
Bookings are open. For the full details, request your brochure below.
Need 3 or 4 rooms, or want to book a whole gîte privately? Get in touch with us on WhatsApp.
The faces of Parenthèse
The people who welcome you are not interchangeable. Each brings their own craft and sensitivity, with one shared aim: that the week leaves you, and your children, with a true parenthesis in the year.
Audrey
FounderAudrey imagines and orchestrates every detail of the week, from arrival to the farewell brunch, so everything unfolds smoothly. Her dream: to bring the word "holiday" back to what it should always mean for parents — time for yourself, a genuine disconnection, and the chance to reconnect with who you are.
"The most important, the most useful rule of all education? It is not to gain time, but to lose it." — J.-J. Rousseau
Laetitia
Educational coordinationLaetitia designs the educational thread running through the week: the rhythm of activities, the progression of workshops, the balance between group time and free time for each child. Attentive to making sure every age group finds its place, she ensures Forest School stays a reassuring framework as much as a real adventure, for the youngest and the oldest alike. Together with Shamina, she forms the duo that looks after the children day to day on the estate.
"One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eyes." — A. de Saint-Exupéry
Shamina
Nature guideAfter 7 years working in a Montessori school and several trainings in herbalism and wild edible and medicinal plants, Shamina gently guides children in discovering nature, through workshops, outings and free play. Alongside Laetitia, she carries the same spirit throughout the week: gentleness, nature, and a respected pace.
"We love what we know, we protect what we love." — J.-Y. Cousteau
Chloé
KitchenIn the kitchen, Chloé cooks up hearty, vegetarian dishes full of flavour, built around seasonal vegetables, with vegan and gluten-free options available. Breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner: she paces the days without ever falling into routine. Over the course of the stay, her goal is simple: that every meal is a moment to savour, and that the table remains, every day, a true time of family sharing.
Before you join us
When are the stays?
Three weeks in 2027, all from Sunday 5pm to Saturday 11am: in spring, 11 to 17 April; in summer, 1 to 7 August and 8 to 14 August. The format is the same in every season, and the spring week is about 10% cheaper than summer.
What age for Forest School?
Forest School welcomes children from age 3, with activities adapted to each age group.
What are the hours?
Monday to Friday: 9am–12pm and 2pm–5pm. Wednesday: 9am–5pm.
Is a quiet time or nap offered for younger children?
Yes. A quiet time is offered to all children after lunch. Children who still nap do so in their room with their parents, then can rejoin the group once they wake up.
What's included in the stay?
Accommodation, full board, Forest School, and access to the estate's spaces and facilities are all included in the price.
Are there dietary options?
The cooking is homemade and vegetarian, drinks included. Gluten-free and dairy-free options can be arranged on request.
How do meals work?
We eat all together: lunch is served at 12:30pm, buffet-style, and everyone comes to the table when they're ready. This shared time is an important part of the Parenthèse experience. During meals, children remain their parents' responsibility; a small rug and toy corner is set up nearby for younger children.
Can we also have some quiet family time?
Absolutely. You can go for a family walk, play a board game together, or take a quiet moment if needed. The stay is built around conviviality above all, but nothing stops you from coming back together as a family whenever you feel like it.
I'm travelling with my baby, is that possible?
Good news: children aged 0 to 2 are welcomed free of charge for the stay, as long as they don't take part in Forest School and sleep in a cot. For the youngest ones, an à la carte babysitting service, booked in advance with a trusted person on site during the stay week, may be offered on request, so that parents of babies can also make the most of the pool and their own time.
How are the rooms configured?
Each room sleeps up to 3 people: 2 adults or children, plus the option of one child aged 2–6 on an extra bed, or one child aged 0–2 in a cot.
How many families can the gîte host?
The gîte hosts a maximum of 8 families at the same time.
Are there any activities for adults?
Yes. For sport, the pool, tennis, pétanque and hiking trails are open to you all week. For wellbeing, parent get-togethers and board games in the evening punctuate the week. Massages, yoga, personal training, guided outings, a winemaker tasting or babysitting can be arranged on request, at an extra charge. A lovely way to connect, especially for parents travelling solo.
How is Forest School supervised?
By a trained team, for whom looking after children is both a real profession and a real passion, used to outdoor life with children.
What are the supervision ratios?
We meet at minimum the legal French supervision ratios for childcare groups: one adult per 8 children under 6, and one per 12 children aged 6 and over. The team is made up of trained, experienced outdoor childcare leaders.
What if it's very hot?
In case of a heatwave, the mas' air-conditioned reception room is available as a backup, so children can stay cool while continuing their activities. As for accommodation, the La Resclauze gîte is air-conditioned; the other gîtes are equipped with fans.
Can we swim in spring?
The pools are not heated: in April, the water is still cool and swimming depends on the weather. The rest of the estate is open just as in summer, and the Forest School programme is adapted to the season.
Can you pick us up from the station or the airport?
Yes, a transfer from Montpellier train station or the airport can be arranged on request.
Spaces are limited. Get your brochure now.
In just a few months, it'll already be time to head to the Mas. Bookings are already open for spring and summer: get all the details and full pricing by email, and book your week whenever you're ready.
Spring · 11 → 17 April 2027
Summer · 1 → 7 August and 8 → 14 August 2027
Sunday 5pm → Saturday 11am
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