Lou Rassado Village House - sleeps 8
Vallabrix, near Uzes, Gard (30), Languedoc-Roussillon. Charming and authentic old stone house with lovely garden and pool. A dream for a holiday in "Provence".
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Lou Rassado Village House - (ref: 597)
4 bed / 3 bath - sleeps 8 - Pool
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Property Description:
Large and extremely charming village house dating 1608, completely restored in the local "Provencal" style with lovely private garden and small pool. Modern comfort and all amenities (Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave etc, central heating, alarm system with tele-surveillance, TV/DVD/VHS). Fully furnished and equiped (linen etc...). Sleeps 8 (four bedrooms, three bathrooms)Small but very lovely and totally private (secluded) garden facing directly south and with a view over the surrounding hills and countryside. Neighbours on each side (no overlooking). A brand new private pool (7.5 x 2.5 m), with counter-water flow to allow proper swimming, secured by special cover and with teak sun-deck is buing built this winter 2007. Plenty of outdoor furniture including easychairs and hammoc. Barbecue. Two adult bicycles are at your disposal. Garage for middle size car.
Owners website http://www.lourassado.net
Area Description:
This is the hearth of the south of southern France ! Uzes is a uniquely preserved Medieval town, with a very famous saturday market, all necessary facilities and shops and lots of activities to offer for children and adults alike.Avignon and Nimes are close by, the Camargue or the seaside a mere hour away ! The sun mostly shines, the area is full of beautiful and interesting sites to discover for those with the stamina and peace and quiet for a relaxing "farniente" for those who simply need a break. Plenty of fantastic restaurants for all budgets, inexpensive and delicious local wines, what more can one possibly want ?
- 7 minutes to Uzes, medium size medieval town and seat of France's Premier Duchy, a famous saturday market, and a Classic Musical Festival in July. A friendly nine hole golf course. An unavoidable visit to its “Haribo” museum and sweets factory...
- 20 minutes to "Pont du Gard" the world's largest intact Roman Aqueduct 2000 year old.
- 40 minutes to Avignon - famous "Palais des Papes" and of course its well sung "Bridge"....as well as its renowned summer festival of street theatre and Opera.
- 30 minutes to Nimes - intact sumptuous Roman Arena. The "Maison Carre" and exciting Ferias and Festivals.
- 45 minutes to Orange Antique Roman Theatre with its wonderful opera season.
- 50 minutes to Arles (Van Gogh !) , another arena, bull fights and Gypsy fiestas.
- 50 minutes to Les Baux de Provence.
- 1 hour to Camargue with its wild horses and bulls, long sandy beaches, and Flamingos. Seaside Stes Marie de La Mer with the yearly gypsy pilgrimage festival of the Virgin.
- 1 hour to L’Isle sur La Sorgue – its very famous Sunday antique market.
- 1 and a half hour to the Luberon - Peter Mayle “Une annee en Provence” country with lovely villages among which "Gordes", "Roussillon", "Menerbes" and "Lacoste" famous for the Marquis de Sade castle.
- 1 and a half hour to Aix-en-Provence, the capital of southern Provence. Wonderful bistros, fountains, shops, music festivals and daily markets.
Area Activities
- Visit to the "Haribo" museum and sweets factory.- Horse and poney rides near the "Pont du Gard" (tours in the countryside and lessons).
- Canoe-kayak in the Gardon or Ardeche rivers (adults supervision).
- Swimming (and fishing) in the Gardon or the Ardeche.
- Fishing in a reserved pond located 5 minutes drive away from the house.
- Bicycle rides (2 adult bikes at your disposal). Possibilies to rent other bicycles in Uzes.
- Beautiful drive to Camargue (slighly more than 1h drive): horseback riding, sea bathing, walks around Stes Maries or Aigues Mortes.
- Magnificent and well equipped sand beaches south-west of Camargue near Montpellier.
- There is west of Uzes on the road to Ales (approx. 25 minutes away) an amusement parc with swimming pools and water slides, quite fun for a day out !
- Thematic walks.
- Golf (9 holes in Uzes, two 18 holes in Nimes and several others near Avignon).
- Cinema and shopping.
- Public swimming pool in Uzes.
- Wine tasting ! Lots of delicious and inexpensive local "Coteaux du Languedoc" or "Cotes du Rhone".
- Many music, theater and danse festivals in the region during the spring and summer seasons.
- Pottery, etc...
Location informationBeach : 80 kmRiver : 1 km Golf: 10 km Shops: 3 km Garage: 3 km Restaurant: 3 km Cafe: 3 km Airport: 35 km - Nimes nearest major town: 7 km - Uzès |
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FacilitiesBarbeque, Enclosed Garden furniture, Car parking, Patio terrace, Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Iron, Oven, Cooker, Washing machine, Stereo, TV, DVD, Telephone ( incoming, outgoing local, ) |
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Special interestsRiver : CanoeRiver : Canoe Village : Typical Internet : dial-up connexionD Pool : Small Cycling : 2 bicycle at your disposal Festival : Many during summer Horse Riding : A few Km away Golf : 9 holes nearby, 18 holes 35 Km Village : Typical Pool : Small but lovely ! Cycling : 2 bicycle at your disposal Festival : Many during summer Horse Riding : A few Km away Golf : 9 holes nearby, 18 holes 35 Km |
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