Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Come and enjoy the beautifully decorated and only gīte (guest cottage) in our mas (provencal countryside property), in the middle of the vineyards and fields.
You will feel comfortable in the large but cosy studio (37 square metres) with a very nice newly refurbished kitchen area and a big double bed.
The outdoor area offers deck chairs with cushions and a terrace where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner or simply relax after a day out discovering the region. There are no other houses around to block the view towards Mont Bouquet and the Cévennes: the sunsets are wonderful !
If you feel like a dip, you will be welcome to use our swimming-pool. It is large enough to have a swim (9m x 4m) and you will enjoy the chirping of the birds who dwell in our garden. If you are lucky enough, you might even catch a glimpse of one of the green lizards who like to sunbathe near the cistus bushes covered with purple flowers in spring.
swimming-pool surrounded by mediterranean garden
Anduze vase by the pool
the gite's terrace
the studio
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Gard region
With its long tradition of agriculture and winemaking, the Gard département can always offer you a good meal.
From your gite, ideally located in the middle of the Gard, you will feel free to explore the very different types of wonderful landscapes, the beautiful villages and Roman buildings it offers. From the preserved Cévennes mountains, through the rough Garrigues hills, across the natural reservation in Camargue to the sandy beaches of the Lion Gulf, you will always feel thrilled.
Whether you fancy a sporty holiday , a Roman heritage trip or a quiet "French way of life" break, you will find that the area is so rich that it is the perfect spot for any of these get-aways.
Uzes / Blauzac area
Only ten minutes from the gite, Uzčs, near the border of Provence, proudly recalls its episcopal, consular and ducal past with its castle and lavish town houses. You will be able to enjoy this unique city which is both historic and lively especially on Saturday or Wednesday mornings, our market days. No wonder so many artists have chosen to settle here !
Our village, Blauzac, is a small authentic place with its picturesque old narrow streets, its Roman Catholic and Protestant churches, its castle and fountain but its secret treasure is the "trois cabanes": three stone capitelles built together in the heart of a green oak tree wood.
The world-famous Roman aquaduct, the Pont du Gard, is only 15 minutes from Blauzac. It runs across the Gardon River, on which one can travel by canoeand make many enticing discoveries amidst the wild Gorges.
20 minutes from Blauzac is the wonderful city of Nīmes, with its Roman monuments (the Arena, the Tour Magne in the middle of the beautiful Jardins de la Fontaine ). Nīmes is also well known for its feria (festival with street bands, bull fights, balls..) but all the villages around Nīmes have their own "encierros" and "abrivados" throughout spring and summer, in which white horses and black cows are the stars: Camargue horses (local little white horses) are ridden by "manadiers" (local cowboys) to lead a small herd of black cows through the streets.
And if you don't mind spending one hour driving you can also easily discover many other beautiful, interesting places such as Avignon with its famous bridge and the Palais des Papes, Arles, Aigues Mortes: the city within medieval remparts and its Salt Marshes or the Ornithologic Park of Pont de Gau where wild flamingoes can be observed as if they were domesticated !
How to get there
Flying: Fly to Nīmes. Nīmes-Garons airport is only 25 km from our mas in Blauzac
Cheap flights with Ryanair from London-Luton, East Midlands, Liverpool.
Car rentals available from Avis and Europe Car.
Fly to Marseille international airport (150 km - car rentals)
By train: TGV or other trains to the train station in Nīmes or in Avignon (car rentals possible)
By car: From the north, take the A7 and then the A9. Exit at "Nīmes est" and the gite is 17 km from this exit.
We can provide for more advice to reach the gite easily if needed.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Nīmes-Garons: 25 km
Railway:
Nīmes (or Avignon: 30 km): 17 km
Activities near Uzes
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
TV, Video player, Wi-fi available
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 2, Sleeps maximum of 2
Further details indoors: Large double bed (140 x 200) Charming shower room with toilets and wash basin.
Further details outdoors: Use of the shared swimming-pool from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. Very sorry, not suitable for disabled people.
Further details
The price includes: electricity, heating, water (cold and hot), bed linen, towels. Booking: 25% by cheque in pounds - Final balance to be paid on arrival in euros, thank you.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
31 Aug 08
26 Oct 08
260£ 260
4040
4242
3 Nights
26 Oct 08
29 Mar 09
236£ 236
3535
3535
3 Nights
29 Mar 09
28 Jun 09
270£ 270
4040
4242
3 Nights
28 Jun 09
30 Aug 09
350£ 350
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30 Aug 09
1 Nov 09
270£ 270
4040
4242
3 Nights
41
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
A security deposit cheque of £150 will be asked on arrival.
Christmas, New Year and Easter 2008-2009: £270 a week (charged like May, June, September or October)
Guestbook
"We loved staying here and have come to really admire this beautiful region of France" Victoria and Stephen
"You have a wonderful position here with exceptional views of the surrounding area...the pool is brilliant...the gite is tastefully decorated and full of all the mod cons required to spend a restful holiday here in the Nļmes area" Mike and Linda
Availability notes
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Contact owner
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Contact details for home 57530
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Christine Boschi
Tel:
+33 (0)466 632674
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Advertiser joined: 1 May 2008 This property added: 1 May 2008