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Village of Mas-de-TenceVillage of Mas-de-Tence, drone view at sunset
©village of Mas-de-Tence|Naturofilm

Le Mas de Tence The panoramic village

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The Haut-Lignon’s smallest and most panoramic village

The village lies at an altitude of 1,080 m and has a population of 147. 7 km after Tence on the RD 18, the village can be seen at the top of the hill.

Published on 23 May 2024

To discover

Expo Mas De TenceExpo Mas De Tence
©Expo Mas De Tence|©Mairie du mas de Tence
    Village of Mas de TenceVillage of Mas de Tence
    ©Village of Mas de Tence|©Office de tourisme du Haut-Lignon

       The photographic journey

      16 panels illustrate life in the past, with photos collected from local residents.

      A real open-air museum!

      Free access all year round.

      • the photographic journey

       The panorama from the belvedere room

      If ever there was a place to stop on the Haut-Lignon, this is it.

      An orientation table allows you to locate the Monts du Forez, Mont Mézenc and Sucs Yssingelais from a remarkable vantage point.
      Serenity guaranteed.

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       The church and the cloister

      The 1st church didn’t have a steeple, which drew jeers from the surrounding parishes.
      A steeple was built between 1835 and 1842, to be used for a future, more solidly built church. In 1939, work began on placing the steeple on the new church, but war broke out and the masons left. Finished in a hurry, the spire project was abandoned.

      Today,the site of this bell tower is marked by a square on the ground near the parking spaces against the church.

      Du Mas De Tence ChurchDu Mas De Tence Church
      ©Du Mas De Tence Church|©Office de tourisme du Haut-Lignon

        Village at 1080 m altitude

        Le Mas de Tence Haute Loire
        Le Mas de Tence   Haute Loire
        Le Mas de Tence Haute Loire

        Hiking at Mas de Tence

         Genebrouze wood

        This hike takes you from hamlet to hamlet, from west to east.
        You’ll discover small heritage sites such as Béates houses, crosses, bachas and mills.

        • PR693 Genebrouze wood
        Le Mas De Tence Vue Sur Les SucsLe Mas De Tence Vue Sur Les Sucs
        ©Le Mas De Tence Vue Sur Les Sucs |©P.Bousseaud/Office de tourisme
        Le Mas de TenceLe Mas de Tence
        ©Le Mas de Tence|© Françoise Broussard
           All hikes
          • Cyclo
          • On foot
          • MOUNTAIN BIKING
          34 - Du pic du Lizieux à Devesset
          34 - Du pic du Lizieux à Devesset
          36 - Panoramas, sucs et forêts
          36 - Panoramas, sucs et forêts
          PR200 Du Mas à Montivert
          PR200 Du Mas à Montivert
          36 - Panoramas, sucs et forêts
          36 - Panoramas, sucs et forêts
          Le Trifoulou
          Le Trifoulou
          34 - Du pic du Lizieux à Devesset
          34 - Du pic du Lizieux à Devesset
          PR094 Le Crouzet de Ruelle
          PR094 Le Crouzet de Ruelle
          14 - Vers le Mas-de-Tence
          14 - Vers le Mas-de-Tence
          PR693 Le bois de Genebrouze
          PR693 Le bois de Genebrouze
          PR094 Le Crouzet de Ruelle
          PR094 Le Crouzet de Ruelle
          PR691 Le Mas de Tencou
          PR691 Le Mas de Tencou

          Appointments

          Local associations organize annual events that get the village buzzing!

          • The annual flea market organized by Contact Amitié, on the 3rd Sunday in July. Over 200 exhibitors set up at the entrance to the village, and entertainment throughout the day.
          • The August 15th festival organized by the Comité des Fêtes. A great pétanque competition, a meal, fireworks and a popular dance.
          • The Ardéchoise! It’s a big party at Mas de Tence. The whole village unites for this famous race. Decorations, entertainment and the end of the day with the Fête de la Musique make this day a highlight and a unique moment of sharing between locals, runners, holidaymakers…
          Mas de Tence flea marketMas de Tence flea market
          ©Mas de Tence flea market|©Office de tourisme du Haut-Lignon

            Heart of the village The Town Hall

            Le Mas de TenceLe Mas de Tence
            ©Le Mas de Tence|©Office de tourisme du Haut-Lignon

              Whether you’re a local or just passing through for the holidays, and would like to find out more about the commune, the Mairie is always ready to help!

              • Address: Place de la Mairie – 43190 Le Mas de Tence
              • Tel. 04 71 59 86 97
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              • Village map59MB
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              Au Mas de Tence 

               Where to stay

              Gîte Le Belvédère
              Gîte Le Belvédère
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              Gîte l'Ecole
              Gîte l'Ecole
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              Le Gîte "Lilas-Rose"
              Le Gîte "Lilas-Rose"
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               Agenda

              L'Ardéchoise
              14Jun
              L'Ardéchoise
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              Fête de la Musique
              14Jun
              Fête de la Musique
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              Goûter "Maison Rouge Framboise"
              20Jun30Aug
              Goûter "Maison Rouge Framboise"
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              Village décoré
              13Jun30Aug
              Village décoré
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              6X6 Ici au loin Vernissage
              27Jun
              6X6 Ici au loin Vernissage
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              Balade des Sucs
              29Jun
              Balade des Sucs
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              Brocante
              20Jul
              Brocante
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              6X6 Atelier de linogravure
              7Aug
              6X6 Atelier de linogravure
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              6X6 Ici au loin Rencontre
              8Aug
              6X6 Ici au loin Rencontre
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              Concours de pétanque
              15Aug
              Concours de pétanque
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              Fête du village
              15Aug
              Fête du village
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              Festival Musiques en Vivarais Lignon
              16Aug
              Festival Musiques en Vivarais Lignon
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               Places to visit

              Église Saint Jean François Régis
              Église Saint Jean François Régis

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