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 This area of Provence is wonderful for those who love to walk; cycle; paint; canoe; swim, shop or partake of the local culinary delights. Hill villages, chateaux and vineyards cover the landscape. We are an hour from the Camargue, the Ardeche and the Cevennes, not to mention the rest of Provence. The mediaeval walled city of Avignon is nearby as are Orange, Nimes and Arles with their remarkably preserved remains. Ten minutes away is the beautiful town of Uzes, an ancient Duchy much of which was built in the 15th and 16th century or earlier. With its teeming sidewalk cafes, restaurants and shops, it hosts a Saturday Provencal market that must be amongst the most colorful and picturesque in Europe. Our home “Les Marronniers”, is situated in a small village called La Bruguiere. It is a charming place to walk in and around just enjoying the views and practicing your French with the locals playing Petanque in the shaded square outside the house. This is a “Maison de Maitre” (Master’s house), built on three levels around 1812 with an enclosed forecourt, shaded by chestnut trees, where we often dine or just sit and relax. On the other side of the house is a good size swimming pool set in a lawn surrounded by flowering shrubs and plants. Ample garden furniture provides poolside seating under the old fig tree. Offering a haven away from large hotels, we open our doors to only eight people (plus an occasional houseguest or two). There are four double rooms, each of which is decorated differently in French country style. All have tea and coffee making facilities; TV, video, CD and radio, private bath or shower and w.c. One room has a satellite TV and we have a good video library of English language movies. Continental breakfast is served by the pool or under the chestnuts in the frontcourt; a gentle way to clear your head while planning the days activities. Maybe you’ll want to relax by the pool or take off on a picnic on the banks of the many nearby rivers or perhaps visiting some of the places of historic or cultural interest The house has central heating so it’s very comfortable throughout the year. The weather for the grape harvest in autumn is usually beautiful. The winters are frequently sunny and mild for the truffle fairs and the spring is fresh and green for the fruit blossoms. These are all great days for the leisurely lunch and maybe an extra glass or two of the local wine. Thank you for your interest; we look forward to welcoming you to our home.  |
