The local area on your doorstep The local village has all the charm and character you would expect from a community who's origins date back to the 12th century. Being one of the larger villages in the area, it is extremely well served with its own supermarket, two bars, three restaurants, butcher, newsagent, post office, pharmacy, doctor and a plethora of Boulangeries, all within five minutes walk of the house. up the road a little "Uzes is the Hampstead of Provence" - Daily Mail April 2004 (to view download, right click and "save target as" on your machine, then open.) 5km away is Uzes a lively medieval town, distinguished as the first Duché of France. With its fine chateau and various towers and fortress buildings dating from the 12th century, it has been a national protected site since the 1950s. There is a huge market every Saturday in the central Place aux Herbes and throughout the town, as well as a smaller, local market on Wednesdays. The town is full of shops and restaurants; there are banks, a bus station, and a cinema. Uzès is also the home to two summer festivals, one celebrating ancient music and the other modern dance. further afield Uzès is surrounded by picturesque towns and villages, each with its own character. The village is wonderfully situated in the Uzège region to the West of Avignon, making it a perfect spot to explore the valleys of the Ardeche to the North, the vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape and Tavel to the East, the wonderful wetlands of the Camargue to the south. |
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 Useful links our cycle hire shop in the village Information about local village Official Uzès site Superb Bed and Breakfast in the local village Wonderful pottery shop, directly opposite the villa Uzes Golf club a comprehensive guide to visiting and living in Languedoc Still not enough adventure? this place has all the adventure you could ask for... |
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