Ideally located between Avignon and Nimes, where the medieval city of Uzès blends into the Provençal countryside, “La Petite Garrigue”, officially rated as a 4 star vacation rental property, is a traditional shepherd’s dwelling which has been extended into a cozy cottage (1000 square feet), and fully refurbished in 2024 by experienced hosts. It comprises three double bedrooms, (each with its own “ensuite” shower room and WC, and one of which has a large private first floor terrace), a living room, dining room and separate kitchen. A further outside terrace provides an extensive space for outdoor dining in the shade of a giant oak tree. The house has air-conditioning throughout, and two of the three bedrooms benefit from ground-level access. (One bedroom is only accessible from the outside, just a few meters from the main house).
“La Petite Garrigue” has a large swimming pool (13M x 5M) , equipped with six sun-loungers, and nestling among century-old oaks, majestic pine and bountiful olive trees. The pool is heated to approx 25 ° from mid- April to the end of September,
The 1.5 acres of completely private grounds, bordered by picturesque dry-stone walls (and therefore ideal for your pet's vacation), are classified as an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Further features include outdoor kitchen facilities (an electric griddle for barbecuing, a fridge, a second dishwasher, and a sink) a bespoke pitch for enjoying a game of boules, (in the shade during the day, and which can be lit up in the evenings), an electric vehicle charging point (cost billed on usage), and free parking for up to 6 cars.
The house is also available for winter rentals of three months minimum, and for four people maximum. Between October and the end of March the pool is closed, and one of the three bedrooms is converted to an office.
The Duchy of Uzès, with its historic monuments, cobbled streets, lively restaurants, chic boutiques and renowned Provençal market, is just 5 minutes away by car, or a 30-minute walk through the beautiful “Eure Valley.”
Closer to the property, (3 minutes by car or 15 minutes on foot) there is a variety of excellent local shops, an organic bakery, a petrol-station, and a hypermarket.
For cycling enthusiasts, the 27 kilometre cycle path between Uzès and Beaucaire, (which also runs past the stunning Roman Aqueduct "Pont du Gard), starts just 700 metres from the house.
Avignon and Nimes train stations (high-speed trains to Paris and Marseilles) and Nimes airport are all 45 minutes away by car. Marseilles and Montpellier airports can be reached in 90 minutes by car.
The winters in Uzès are agreeably mild, and the town is lively, thanks to an excellent selection of restaurants and shops that stay open all year round. Being in a peaceful environment, but close to all facilities, "La Petite Garrigue" is also a perfect choice for longer stays and for home-working out of season.
“La Petite Garrigue” is the perfect base for all types of vacation, whether you want to explore the timeless villages nearby with their wine producers and colorful markets brimming with local goods, or just laze by the pool in the shade of the olive trees.
For the curious, there are many UNESCO classified monuments within easy reach, such as the remarkable roman aqueduct “Pont du Gard” (12 minutes by car) or the vast 14th century Papal Palace in Avignon. Other historical towns such as Nimes, Arles and Orange also just wait to be explored and enjoyed with their lively summer festivals of music, theatre and photography.
For outdoor enthusiasts and for the sports-minded, the beautiful countryside around Uzès offers plenty of opportunities for nature walks and bike rides, as well as swimming in local rivers or canoeing through their impressive canyons.
Alternatively, just one hour away by car, the vast Mediterranean beaches of the Languedoc region offer crowd-free sea-bathing.
Ranked in the Top 10 most welcoming places in the world by Booking.com reviewers in 2023, Uzes is the gateway to all your vacation dreams, and “La Petite Garrigue” now awaits you here!
