Location: Uzes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe (We are just over 1/2 from Avignon with the fast train (TGV)) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Apartment,duplex,townhouse
To enjoy all the delights of Uzès to the maximum, what can be better than being right in the center and taking part in the daily rituals of life in this very special little town?
The two weekly markets set up their stalls below your windows and around the central fountain.On other days there are fresh fish stalls in addition to the greengrocer, cafés & baker.
This very spacious apartment is situated in a privileged position overlooking the medieval Place aux Herbes right in the heart of Uzès.
It occupies the two top levels of what was a Merchant's house and features a vast living room overlooking the square with sandstone fireplace and high and beamed cathedral ceiling.
For bookworms, there is a large selection of books to browse through, mostly in English though some are in Swedish, French or the odd other language.
Afternoon sunshine pours into the delightful kitchen/dining cum family which also has comfortable seating.
A large, sunny bedroom with en-suite shower room and a separate wc are also located on this level.
From the livingroom, a handcrafted wrought iron staircase leads to the upstairs bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a small dressing room.
The west-facing terrace with dining furniture and sun umbrellas is also reached from here. Views over the old tiled roofs and the far away hills is a very relaxing sight after the bustle of the square.
The very best address in town also ensures you have everything practically at your feet. Of all the pleasures & necessities Uzès has to offer, none is more than 2 minutes walk away!
The square itself has a number of small outdoor cafées and restaurants under the medeival sandstone vaulted arches or under the shade of the plane trees.
Enjoying the benefits of being high up, there are also stairs to get here! This apartment is not really
suitable for anyone with a walking disability.
Our previous guests have been mostly couples, one or two at the time, and happily, many returning for 2nd and 3rd visits.
Being in the very heart of life in a small town is something which is a joy in itself.
Stroll down to one of the 4/5 cafés outside the front door and watch the square come to life of a morning.
Get the croissant from the boulangerie opposite, a newspaper if you feel the need of 'outside'. Otherwise, simply be. And see.
It has to be experienced to be believed.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Details in house.
- Linens Provided : Heaps of linens & towels. Change by request at 12 Euros/person.
- Garage : Usually possible at extra charge some 400 m from the square at around 45 Euros/week
- Covered Parking : Possible in municipal garage at weekly charge. To be determined for 2012 but approx. €45/week
- Wood Fireplace : Possible but hard work on the 3rd floor.
- Beds
- King Bed : New 180 X 200 cm bed. This can be separated into 2 full sized 90 X 200 cm twin beds.
- Queen Bed : Best quality Swedish made bed.
- Twin/Single Bed : The King size bed separates into 2 full sized singles.
- Crib : Possible on request for baby under 18 months at 20Euros/week
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Satellite, countless stations in English, American & French. BBC, CNN etc
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Large number of CD's with mixed music, classical, jazz & some popular.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : The kitchen has all the utensils you can possibly need and a few more that you might.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Probably rather more than needed.
- Refrigerator : Separate freezing compartment.
- Dishwasher : Instructions in house.
- Catering Available : Possible on request.
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : Facing away from the square and with a view over rooftops and far away hills. Perfect for a quiet evening drink with just the birds for company....
- View/Location
- Mountain View : The far-away Cevennes mountains are visible from the terrace, sometimes with stunning sunsets...
- Monument View : The Medeival Place aux Herbes with it's carachteristic towers & fountain are all there viewed from the living room
- Communications
- Telephone : Calls within France to fixed phones are free. Long-distance at reduced rates.
- Free Long Distance : Much reduced charges & some free. See list in-house.
- Broadband Internet : Fast ADSL with cable connection & wifi connection
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Cable or wifi connection available for guests' own computers.
- Other Amenities
- An extensive library of books mostly in English, classics, reference, historical and new, popular writers. Swedish books, mainly classics and a few modern and some French and the odd Italian book.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Small size, well behaved dog would not be excluded.
- No Pets Allowed
- Senior Adults Only Community : The apartment has proved very popular with senior guests providing the stairs are not a problem. The generous space and large dimensions of rooms has been greatly appreciated.
- Not Suitable for Children : A well behaved child will not be excluded. There are some valuable antiques which do not like to be touched....
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Not suitable for children under 10.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking must take place on the terrace if at all necessary.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
March-April, October-November .. €850/week
May-Sep ............. €950/week
The equivalent in Pounds Stering also accepted - Inquire for details
Final Cleaning Fee: 75 Euros
In winter, heating is extra according to use.
Longer lets negotiable.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
The Best Address in Town - Place Aux Herbes
Year Purchased: 1990
Why the Owner Chose Uzes
For all the reasons previously given and I have not regretted this decision for one single moment.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Here you are,in the very heart of the little town (traffic free) and enjoy looking down on the two very colourful weekly markets from your windows, check if your friends have yet arrived in the café on the square below, smell if the cheese stall has opened and later on, observe the night settling over the square when all grows quiet.....and sometimes see the full moon rising over the towers to the east....
From the terrace, you can sit in solitary splendour contemplating the old tiled roofs or far-away hills with just the birds doing their evening rounds for company....
Seems blissful?
It is!
A mini-Emporium of Antiques in a renovated Chapel with a lovely little lunch restaurant attached, shaded by fig trees & flowery climbers.
Place aux Herbes is where it all happens. Though you are well above any noise, it is lovely looking down on all the candles at night, the murmur of voices, the hum of gentle activity..... Saturday is Market time, busy-busy mornings & great fresh food of all kinds.
Yet another small market, this is particularly good for fruit & veggies.
On your doorstep every morning- one of the best in town for all your green needs.
At the last count, there were 9 eating places in the square itself with 3 more standing by.
Owner's Map of Uzes
After having lived a rather globe-trotting life, Uzès is where I finally settled and still remain some 20 years later! For all the good reasons of climate, atmosphere, history, the local products of southern France etc, the list is in fact endless.
I have yet to find a town as special as Uzes though now, having more free time, I do like traveling and visiting other places and friends,far and near.
This means that my home is available for rent and you can all come and see what it is like to live in a really special, small French town like Uzes!
Someone recently commented "it's like "falling in love again......"
Property Photos
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- Part of livingroom - France Vacation
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- Kitchen and part of dining area - France Vacation
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- Corner of the living room - France Vacation
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- Bathroom on the mezzanine floor
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- Lower bedroom with 180 cm bed
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- Part of the terrace
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- Place aux Herbes on market day
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- Towers of Uzès seen from the east
Traveler Reviews (2)
Guest: Cathy 4
(Cobourg, Ontario Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/10/10
Review Submitted: 03/10/10
This was a wonderful apartment! Location couldn't be better as it is on the main square, Place des Herbes. The kitchen is very well equipped, but make sure you have an extra can of propane for the gas cooktop, if you plan on cooking a few meals. Beautiful living areas with plenty of comfortable seating and lovely antiques fill the apartment! It was a great place to hang at the end of our days! The Saturday market will amaze you and Uzes to me is like Camelot!! The owner was most accommodating making sure were very comfortable. The upper loft area has a full bath with a hand shower and a nice large closet for whoever stays in that area. You access the terrace from this area as well. There is a parking place that was offYered for extra Euro and that worked out very well. Make sure you rent a small enough car, though... buy the time we left, we we becoming expert at backing into this small space. You will LOVE this spot!! Oh FYI, the stairs became easier after a couple of runs, and frankly if you don't have mobility issues, after all the food and wine, it's a good thing! Uzes rocks!!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/20/09
Review Submitted: 10/20/09
The apartment was charming and the location on the Place aux Herbes was wonderful, with the many temptations of Uzes' market spread out below us twice a week. Uzes itself has many good restaurants and interesting architecture, and is a good base for trips to the surrounding countryside. The flights of steps to the apartment could be a challenge for the mobility-impaired, but the four of us (all in our 60s and 70s) had no problem with them. We would gladly return to Uzes, and to this apartment.
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