Maison Olivier - Gîte Holiday Rental in Laudun, Gard, France

• 1: Maison Lavande 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 6
• 2: Maison Olivier 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 8

Where is it

• Location:  South of France and the Riviera  >  Languedoc Roussillon  >  Gard
• Closest town/village:  Laudun (Gard) ( 0.9 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads. )
• Closest airport: Avignon Airport (45 minutes)
• Access: Public transport available, Car Essential Car hire
• Property highlights: Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use)

 

Elegant 19th Century Estate Offering Self-Catering Accommodation

A beautifully elegant early 19th century Estate made up of a “Maison de Maître”, two gîtes and numerous outbuildings. The Domaine des Charmettes is a wonderful vacation place with a large swimming pool, flower gardens, and old "parasol" pine trees situated in a quiet area at the edge of the village of Laudun. The swimming pool has a removable telescopic cover for mid-season swimming.

Laudun is located 8 km south of Bagnols-sur-Cèze in the Western part of Provence and the northern part of the Languedoc Roussillon region. The village is well known for Gallo-Roman ruins and famous for its "Côtes du Rhône Village" wines. The Domaine des Charmettes makes and bottles its own wine.

Whether you are looking for some serious sightseeing or planning to sit it the sun around the pool and just enjoy being in France, Les Charmettes has a lot to offer.

The two vacation gîtes (accommodations) are distinctive in style, sharing a combination of comfort, and Mediterranean warmth that define the "Country French" style. They are available for rent separately or together all year long. Rent both gîtes together and you have excellent accommodation for two or more families wishing to spend a vacation together.

There is a large floodlit swimming pool surrounded by sun beds in an enclosed garden. Outdoor furniture for dining and a large outdoor barbecue complete the scene. In the pool area there is the possibility of choosing between sitting in the sun or in the shade of several old fig trees. The swimming pool has a removable semi-telescopic cover for mid-season swimming and "solar" heating.

Provence is just as lovely off-season as during the high season. The blue skies and sunshine are present most of the year. The winters are somewhat cold but short. Off-season visits to Provence  are great for anyone wanting to visit everything but to beat the crowds.

The owners Laura and Theirry d’Esperonnat are a Franco-American couple who live on site who love to sit down over a glass of wine and share winemaking experiences and talk abbout the area, places to visit, things to see, wines to be tasted, etc.

Holiday Accommodation at Maison Olivier

A three-bedroom house simply and elegantly decorated with antiques and classical furnishings. From the living room there is a beautiful view of the "Mont Ventoux" and the vineyard.

• Living/dining room: comfortable living area that get its Mediterranean feel from the provençal fireplace and bookshelves. Large windows and French doors open facing the vineyard and the “Mont Ventoux”. There is a convertible (clic-clac) sofa (sleeps two) and TV/video.
• The kitchen is well equipped with an oven, microwave, fridge-freezer and a dishwasher.
• Bedroom 1 with a Queen sized (1.60m) bed, ensuite bathroom with WC.
• Bedroom 2 with a Double (1.40m) bed ensuite bathroom without WC.
• Bedroom 3 with a Queen sized (1.60m) bed ensuite bathroom without WC.
• Separate WC with toilet.

Outside

The house opens on to a private stone patio with garden furniture for relaxing and dining with a gas barbecue.

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About Laudun in Gard, Languedoc Roussillon

The Village

The village of Laudun is situated at the north-eastern limit of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, facing Provence. The town is directly influenced by the Mediterranean - rich in colorful history and culture. There is a wonderful provencal market every Sunday morning on the Laudun Main street. At the market you can find local producers selling  vegetables, olives, cheeses, etc... Markets are an essential part of any Provence experience.

At the heart of the ancient Roman Empire, is Laudun’s "Camp de César".  Which is a Gallo-roman “oppidum" (name of this type of hill top village) covering over 36 acres "Caesar's Camp" was occupied over a 1000-year period and tells the history of the ancient Mediterranean communities of the region.

There are several historically interesting houses, Chateaus, chapels and churches to be visited here.

Places of Interest

Laudun is centrally located for trips to Chateauneuf du Pape, Avignon, Pont du Gard, Nîmes, Uzes, the Ceze Valley, and the "Gorges de l ‘Ardeche", the Mediterranean Sea and its wonderful beaches are just over an hour away. Uzes, one of France’s oldest Duchys, is famous for its Saturday market, open-air cafés and restaurants. The Pont du Gard, the tallest Roman aqueduct was built to bring water to the town of Nîmes. Nîmes, Avignon, and Orange have impressive Roman sights to see as well as open air concerts, festivals and other events throughout the season. The Mediterranean and its beachers are about 70 kilometers from the Domaine.

Visiting Provencal open air markets is a must. You can go to a different market everyday if you wish. There are special  antique and flea markets each week.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How To Get To Laudun in Gard, South of France and the Riviera

• By Train: Take the Eurostar directly from London to Avignon. TGV/ fast trains are available from Paris, Roissy/ Charles de Gaulle Airport and Brussels.
• By Plane: The closest airports are  in Avignon, Marseille, Nimes and Montpellier
• By car: Laudun can easily be reached by the A7 and the A9 motorways.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

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Facilities at Maison Olivier

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Availability at Maison Olivier

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Sunday, June 2, 2013

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