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TRAVEL
DREAM DESTINATION
UZÈS, Gard
Sunny Mediterranean climate, beautiful
medieval towns and earthy natural wines
without the pricetag or pretence of Provençe
STAY LA PIERRE VERTE
is the most beautiful oasis
nestled in the middle of the
Garrigue (Mediterranean
forest). Run by a charming
English couple whose family
has owned the land for 3
generations, there are several
yurts with outdoor kitchens
and a Mazet. The pool, yoga
deck and communal dining
are the hub of the retreat
here and with the town only
10 minutes drive away, the
markets and restaurants are
yours for the picking.
EAT For a special meal, look
no further than La Table d'
Uzès. Ask for a table on the
terrace. On the main square,
it's Le Ten. For coffee,
pastries and healthy lunch,
visit Aust Café. Just off the
main market square, escape
the hustle and bustle and
grab yourself a table and
wait for the friendly sister
duo to take your order. Just
outside Uzès in Montaren is
La Table 2 Julien which is
highly recommended.
Booking advised.
In Nîmes, Le Carré d'Art
has an affordable lunch
menu and is set in a
beautiful house.
DO There are so many
things to do in the area and
a visit to the tourist office
will give you lots of ideas.
Pont du Gard is a must as
are walks in the local
vineyards stopping at
independent wine cellars -
Malaïgue, Les Collines de
Bourdic, Les Lys are
favourites. River swimming
spots in Collias, La Baume
in Sanilhac will help you
cool down and enjoy the
beautiful scenery of the
Gard. Further afield, you
can horseride in the
Camargue and visit
Marseille and it's beautiful
Calanques. But if you're
staying in Ed and Ella's
yurts, likelihood is the pool
and a market trip to Uzès
will be just enough to make
your holiday in Southern
France unforgettable. You
might just decide you want
to move out there! We did...
Fly to Nîmes or Avignon and rent a Fiat 500 Convertable
FROM TOP
Ed & Ella Cade, owners of La Pierre Verte,
the pool; the Mazet; Uzès; horseriding in
the Camargue; sunset in the Calanques
National Park; Yurt; Gardon river; Lunch
at La Table d'Uzès, lobster in Marseille
Port.
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