Local Area

The beautifully preserved medieval village of Labastide de Virac is 5km away. With a 15th century Chateau, two great traditional restaurants, and uninterrupted views over vineyards toward the Cevennes mountains, you’d be forgiven for wanting to explore no further.

Close by is a small farm shop with is perfect for stocking up for picnic lunches. The market town of Barjac – a short drive away – offers a wider selection of shops and a wonderful Friday market.

Over Easter and in August there’s also a 5-day international antiques fair. Earmark some extra cash – it’s splendid, and you’ll find bargains impossible to unearth at home.

Further afield, the Ardeche continues its course, overlooked by showpiece villages until it meets the Rhône. It’s an area full of Roman remains, museums and – of course – the vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône.

Avignon hosts its internationally famous cultural festival in July and August and is only half an hour away; the Roman Pont du Gard and the important town of Uzes is about an hour away.

The ancient city of Nîmes is a little further at one-and a half-hours, and a day on the Med is easily possible.

In an area of outstanding natural beauty and interest, days can be as full or empty as you wish.