Surrounded by landscapes of fields, vines and distant mountains, this characterful house enjoys an elevated setting and glorious views on the edge of a quiet Gard village.
Gaze at the valley views from the upper terrace as you relax by the outdoor lounge with a coffee or glass of wine from nearby vineyards. The kitchen terrace is an attractive spot for breakfast whilst stone steps lead down to the swimming pool.
Inside the beautiful stone house, watch Netflix in the charming lounge or challenge a loved one to a game of pool before preparing delicious meals in the modern kitchen making the most of the wonderful produce from local markets. Rest your head in one of the five bedrooms, four of which feature air-conditioning and three with an en suite bathroom. Décor is simple and pretty with a relaxing ambience throughout this welcoming blue-shuttered home.
It's around a 5-10 minute walk to the little village, home to old houses, a picturesque church and village square where locals play boules. There’s a bistro serving home-cooked food and good wine open a few days a week.
Alternatively take a short 5 minute drive to the vineyard of 'Domaine de Panéry' which is a working vineyard and olive oil producer, and includes a beautiful restaurant and hotel which hosts summer evening events (bookable in advance via the website), fine dining and brunches.
Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie hosts a number of authentic restaurants and cafes whilst Úzes has a large number and variety of restaurants and atmospheric places to eat.
Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie is indeed a delight to explore with its cobbled lanes, art galleries and around 40 ceramic studios, home to the Terralha Ceramic Art Festival in July and is the national ceramic capital of France. Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie also holds twice weekly markets on Tuesdays and Fridays, all year round and has a supermarket and a choice of boulangeries.
Meanwhile, the exquisite medieval town of Úzes will enchant you with its rich heritage and superb twice-weekly market. Look out for extra virgin olive oil, chestnuts, asparagus, olives and honey as well as goat’s cheese and sweet onions from the Cévennes.
Canoe beneath the Roman Pont du Gard just a 20-minute drive away, visit the wineries of Úzes and the Rhône valley, seek antique treasures in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and spend the day in the historic cities of Avignon and Nimes. A little further afield, follow Van Gogh’s footsteps in St-Rémy or Arles, discover the captivating Camargue or venture into the Cévennes mountains for yet more magnificent scenery of southern France. Another must visit is the sand dunes and wide expansive beach at Espiguette in the Camargue - 1 hour 15 minutes from the house and the historic town of Stes Marie de la Mer with its castle and wonderful range of seafood restaurants.
