Fantastic Villa with Pool in Charming Medieval Village of Vers Pont-du Gard - Villa La Pinède

Villa La Pinède near Uzès in its own charming  medieval village  of Vers Pont-du-Gard invites you to make holiday memories with families or friends. This comfortable and freshly renovated home in a peaceful garden setting, offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including one ensuite master bedroom. Two bedrooms are on the ground floor and the third is on the first floor with an adjoining office, and a little terrace looking out over the pool, the trees, and the terracotta-tiled roof tops of this endearing village.  Downstairs there is a comfortable sitting room, a dining area and a spacious kitchen, opening to the  terrace, garden and pool.Outdoor table and chairs as well as a BBQ grill invite you to the pleasures of outdoor living and dining.

But part of your holiday joy will come from your holiday setting. Vers Pont-du-Gard, is of course named for the World Heritage site that is a walk away, the famous two thousand year Roman Aqueduct, The Pont-du-Gard, visually spectacular, as well as historically and scientifically fascinating. In fact, the ancient aqueduct passed right through this town, and it is a wonderful hike to follow its traces to the actual Pont that crosses the Gard river on the way to Nimes, where it carried water to the larger population. There is a modern museum at the site itself. You will also find that  swimming and canoeing in the river are popular activities to try.

The village is active with bakery, pharmacy, wine bar, restaurants, post office, hairdresser, “tabac”, doctors, dentist, physiotherapist, osteopath, sports club and two wine producers (“caves”).   Look for Patricia  who sells fresh fruit and vegetables every Monday and Wednesday morning in the central square, Place de la Fontaine.  On Saturdays her stall is joined by eight or ten others selling meat, fish, cheese, wine, Italian and Vietnamese produce, flowers, clothes, etc. These are opportunities to plunge into the warm and friendly atmosphere of the village by meeting the villagers, always present in the market. You will find everything you need to fill your shopping basket and prepare delicious meals.

More famous Wednesday and Saturday markets in nearby and larger Uzès, a three-star, “worth a trip”  town in the Green Michelin, and whose shops, restaurants and well-kept tranquil streets exude charm and authenticity.The market is held in the famous and truly beautiful, “Place aux Herbes”, with its Renaissance facades and its encircling Plane trees.

Further afield, you will also want to visit nearby Castillon du Gard, as well as  Avignon, and Nimes, Les Baux de Provence, etc..

As far as Food and Dining, whether visiting local markets where local  produce is an abundant delight, or choosing  local bistros, cafes,or starred restaurants, you are in for a treat to the palate.  The region is known for its fresh asparagus,  melons, cherries, and apricots, but also its local truffles.  The market’s are full of wide selections of local cheese-makers, olives, and olive oil producers, as well as the farmers with their local products.  Not to forget the famed wines!

You don’t like cooking? We can book a cook as well as a cooking lesson, and help you choose amongst the many restaurants around. It will be our pleasure to help you plan your days and enjoy all the experiences this beautiful region has to offer.