The Old Village Bakery - near Avignon Nimes Uzez Provence Mediterranean
House with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
An unusual & spacious old stone village house on the Provence/Languedoc border. Huge light & airy living area, large & well equipped kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, totally private south facing terrace with panoramic views over the countryside, another terrace shaded by vines, olive & jasmine, 2 balconies. Lots of space and privacy.
It is a wonderful place just to be in as well as a springboard to explore the fascinating local area: the Pont du Gard; old Avignon and the Palais des Papes; Roman amphitheatres and vestiges at Arles, Orange and Nimes; the medieval walled towns of Aigues-Mortes & Les Baux; Castles at Tarascon, Beaucauire, Uzes; the great nature preserve of the Camargue (home of the white horse, black bull & rose pink flamingoes) the dramatic gorges and caves of the stunning National Park of the Cevennes.
Walking distance to swimming, canoeing, fishing, Mediterranean sea 50 mins, Horse Riding in village, GR Walks, Biking, Bird Watching, Bulls, Flamingoes, Music & Festivals.
Fournes is a small working village, about 20 kms west of Avignon. Population 650. Its origins are mediaeval. It is sited on a small hillock quite close to the autoroute - our (southern) side of the hill is protected from sight & sound of it -surrounded by vineyards and ‘garrigue’. There are no tourists.
The house - once 4 dwellings - is not luxurious but it is comfortable, full of character, roomy and fun for those whom it suits. The entrance to the house is, as yet, unrestored, but don't be put off - thereafter you occupy the beautifully restored quarters. There is no air conditioning but with thick walls and a good through breeze it is generally very comfortable. Electric fans are available for heatwaves.
Ground floor: Ensuite blue Bathroom/Bedroom with twin 3' beds, marble fireplace, basement balcony.
1st floor: huge L shaped open plan living space (comprising kitchen, dining and sitting areas) with large stone fireplace. Through antique swing doors to double/study bedroom. The stone bathroom is adjacent, on the mezzanine floor of the large hall of the house. The ground floor of the hall itself is not yet restored so currently it is used only for storage. The cool shaded terrace and a south facing balcony are also on this floor.
Top floor: study/bedroom with sofa bed & a separate shower unit. Sliding glass wall (double glazed) gives access to the top terrace with panoramic views.
Our private garage parking by arrangement, or else municipal car park close by.
Facilities for this holiday house in Remoulins, Languedoc-Roussillon
Property
Type:
House
Nearest Airport:
Nimes - 25 mins
Nearest Port:
Marseilles - 90 mins
Nearest Bar/Pub:
The village - 2 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
Down the road - 3 kms
Nearest Beach:
Grau du Roi - 55 kms
Nearest Golf Course:
Nimes-Campagne(18hole) / Uzes (9hole) - 18 kms
Nearest Ski Resort:
Mont Ventoux - 75 kms
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Riverside, Rural/Village, Watersports
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 2 Twin Bedrooms. All are good size double bedrooms, each on a separate floor. Two have desks, with computers. Two of the bedrooms have 2x 3'twin beds (or, put together, 1 kingsize bed), the other a 4' sofabed.
Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms, 1 Shower. Large ensuite beamed 'blue' bathroom with corner bath, WC, sink, huge mirror. Stone bathroom with claw feet bath, grand old French sink, WC & walk in shower. Separate shower in top floor bedroom.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Large, light & fully equipped kitchen with solid antique workbence, butchers block, and all conveniences. Easy access to dining area and both terraces. Gas barbecue on 1st floor terrace.
General:
Real Fire, Maid Service, Telephone, House Linen, Towels Provided, Internet Access. Electric radiators in all rooms. Maid service & land line telephone /internet access can be arranged at cost if requested.
Please bring your own beach towels.
300€ damage deposit
Dining:
Seating for 8. Inside: large dining table seats 8 comfortably. Outside: (1) top terrace sunny with views - great for breakfast (2) 1st floor terrace shaded with vines, jasmine, olive & honeysuckle.
Entertainment:
Video, Radio, CD System, Board Games, Tennis Court. Tennis Court in Village (bookable). Sports equipment in the house: 3 old bikes, Canoe, windsurfer, rubber dinghy, Boules set (pitch in village), rudimentary fishing stuff. Scrabble, chess, books...
Outside:
Terrace, BBQ, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture. With 2 terraces and 2 balconies everyone can have a quiet outside corner. Very private sun trap on top terrace. Cool off in the adjacent shower or lovely walk through the vineyards for local swimming.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly.
Not suitable for very young (mobile) children because of unprotected stairs/balconies. OK for older adults if they are able to climb one flight of stairs. Pets & Smokers OK, if furniture friendly.
Local activities in and around Remoulins, Languedoc-Roussillon
Swimming / Water Sports: A 10 minute stroll ( or 2 minute drive) to the local River Gardon & lake. Also at the Pont du Gard & Collias. Less than an hour from the closest mediterranean coast. Beaches at Le Grau du Roi (50 mins), Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer, La Plage d'Arles and La Plage Beauduc: all very different, all worth a visit (see users guide).
Plein Air: Horse Riding in the village. Canoeing at the Pont du Gard. Sheer rock climbing at Collias. Wonderful bike rides & walking. Golf at Nimes, Montpellier, Uzes, Avignon. In winter, Skiing & Sledging at Mont Ventoux - slightly further afield but easily reachable. Great walks there too, summer or winter. Bird watching in the Camargue.
Arts/Culture Concerts held almost nightly during the summer - many out of doors in Chateaux or else in old churches or other ancient sites. The renowned Avignon Festival is in July/early Aug - a challenge to the Edinburgh festival.
Once you've seen opera and epic films in a roman amphitheatre, little else matches up. (at Arles, Orange, Nimes).
Street Markets (both food & brocante) daily in the local towns & villages: Uzes on a Saturday morning is now an institution.
Wine tasting (Chateau Neuf, Daumas Gassac, Pic St Loup & many other great local vineyards). Route des Vins goes through the village. The village wine is not at all bad.
As you would expect, excellent restaurants as well as good cheap eating are everywhere. Don't miss ***Michelin 'cheap' lunch menu in Montpellier - well worth the excursion (see our guide). Follow by trip to the sea if you can keep afloat.
Bull games (not fights - the only risk is to the young men) are in village arenas and also running around the village streets in the Summer.
Be sure to visit the Pont du Gard, the Camargue, and the small villages on the back route to Uzes (St Hilaire, Vers, Castillon, St Maximum), the local towns of Arles, Uzes, Nimes.
History is everywhere.
Pont du Gard
You are not much more than a stone's throw away from this spectacular Roman Aqueduct which spans the Gardon River. The 2000 year old Monument is situated in natural countryside that was itself inhabited in prehistoric times. Now a World Heritage Site, it is visited by over a million people a year - the second most popular provincial site in France. It has something for everyone: awe inspiring majesty, especially at night; a must for lovers of history & archeology; fascinating as one of the best known civil engineering feats in the world; wonderful too for walking, canoeing & swimming. Free local residents parking on request.
- A must for lovers of birds, especially flamingoes, and wild emptiness. Important to go to the areas we recommend or you might be disappointed. Combine with visiting Arles and have an absinthe in Van Gogh's Café de la Nuit
This historic & beautiful walled city - another world heritage site - is 15-20 minutes by car. Vibrant at any time, the last 3 weeks of July to the first week in August is festival time and the streets are filled, day and night, with musicians and performance of all sorts. Home of the Palais des Papes and that old bridge, its myriad of little streets, gorgeous shops, fun opera & wonderful eating places make it must for a day or evening out.
Teeming with tourists but well worth a visit anyway, especially if you combine it with a walk along Les Alpilles with breathtaking views of it all (Grande Randonée 6 ) - see walking guides in the house.
Cheap Ryan Air Flights to Nimes, Montpellier, Marseilles
Fast trains from Victoria to Avignon(<8hrs)
Long day drive from London or take your time over the stunning National Park of the Cevennes
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
Quoted In
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UK Pound
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20 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
£250.00
€315.00
$405.00
3 Jan - 28 Mar 2009
£150.00
€189.00
$243.00
28 Mar - 6 Jun 2009
£250.00
€315.00
$405.00
6 Jun - 18 Jul 2009
£300.00
€378.00
$486.00
18 Jul - 29 Aug 2009
£350.00
€441.00
$567.00
29 Aug - 26 Sep 2009
£300.00
€378.00
$486.00
12 Sep - 3 Oct 2009
£250.00
€315.00
$405.00
3 Oct - 19 Dec 2009
£150.00
€189.00
$243.00
19 Dec - 3 Jan 2010
£250.00
€315.00
$405.00
3 Jan - 27 Mar 2008
£150.00
€189.00
$243.00
Rental Notes: Bookings are generally Saturday to Saturday but out of season there may be flexibility. We offer a free 'users guide' with all booked rentals, giving full information about the house & the locality, including the best places to eat, walk, bike, swim, visit , see flamingoes etc.
20% deposit on booking.
Electricity in colder months is charged as used. Land line telephone (for internet), charged as used.
We welcome longer lets and will reduce rates substantially if you decide it is just the place to write your book (or even if you want to stay >3 weeks)
Lucie, who speaks fluent English, is in the village to welcome you on arrival and be there for you, should any need arise. Pick up from the airport can be arranged but car hire is recommended. The local buses are reliable but infrequent.
Guestbook
"I would just like to thank you for allowing us to stay in your house in Fournes. Of our trip to France - Biarritz, Provence, Paris - this was the highlight and our best stay anywhere. The house was wonderful and the only place that truly felt like a haven away from home. My only regret is that we didn't just stay in Fournes for the whole time in Provence. Lucie was also very friendly and helpful...I hope to return and will definitely inform all my friends about staying there.
" - André van Niekerkvan (South Africa, July 2008)
"Just a brief note to say that we enjoyed our week in Fournes. The weather was just right and it is an ideal centre to see all the local sights.. Lucie was very helpful and the village was delightful... Many thanks
" - Robert Beaumont (UK - June 2008)
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Owner joined site on:
13 January 2008
Property listed since:
26 January 2008
Holiday House in france - Languedoc-Roussillon - Gard - Remoulins - Fournes
