Xixe Provencal Stone | House in La Capelle-et-Masmolene, France

Located 10 minutes from the bustling, Medieval town of Uzes, my property offers the best of both worlds: Town and Country!

THE COUNTRY
My 19th C property is a French country oasis, where you and your family can enjoy local food and wines, family games, swimming and sunbathing by the pool in privacy. Sample french cuisine and exceptional wine from local vineyards at the Village cafe (breakfast, lunch or dinner) or on the rear terrace, with seating up to 8 and a family-sized, stone BBQ. The alarmed, private pool, 10’ x 16’, is unique for the region with a shallow end of 3’ sloping down to 6’. Pool and s lighting insure that activities can extend from day well into the night. Grassy 'play ground’ is designed for badminton, croquet, boules, or other provided family games, and there is a village tennis court within walking distance! You can choose to hike up ancient village paths for spectacular views or explore enchanting neighboring villages on bike or horseback. Or just relax, reading by the pool surrounded with fragrant flowers and woodland hills.

My property was restored by an international designer, combining both antique and modern touches to create a holiday home with both modern comfort and french country charm. Original wood beams and floors have been restored; marble travertine tiles add elegance to the ground floor; and traditional stone walls have been renovated. The kitchen is equipped with new Bosch stainless appliances, coffee maker, toaster and every cooking convenience incorporated into a classic French tiled worktop. The bathrooms have sinks on antique chests and zinc tables as well as ceramic baths with contemporary American ‘pressure’ showers. The master bedroom has traditional pine armoires and cupboards, plus side tables featuring antique stone pillars. The twin bed guest room has mahogany beams and original wood floors. A top floor bedroom and en suite bath feature a rustic metal double bed and a built-in closet with a 19th C french door.
A magical oasis for you and your family to enjoy a French country holiday.

THE TOWN
The picturesque 12th century town of Uzes offers culture, shopping, and cuisine to rival any in France. Resembling a mini-Paris, where plane tree-lined streets lead to an antique fountain in the central square. Roads and walking streets are dotted with sophisticated boutiques and outdoor cafes, where locals can be found sipping morning coffee through evening aperitifs! Uzes has many diverse activities for your whole family:
• 100+ restaurants and cafes offering French and international cuisines
• Golf, horseback riding, cycling, even running with the Bulls
• For children, there’s the famous Haribo Candy Museum as well as the
popular La Bouscarasse Water Park, that’s fun for your entire family
• Jazz, classical and rock concerts
• Shopping for sophisticated French clothing, home decor, ceramics, and
antiques
• Weekend markets for wine tastings from local vineyards, theatre and comedy festivals
• The famous UZES MARKET every Saturday, with everything from fresh produce, prize winning foods and cheeses to colorful ceramics and clothes with a french flair. The perfect experience for the shopper in all of us!

Each family is provided with their own guide book, a map of Uzes, and a guide to local restaurants. There are also 100+ brochures for everything that could be of interest in the area, to name a few:
• A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Roman Pont du Gard
• Avignon, home of the Catholic Popes from 1309-1376, with Palace museum,
cathedral, and exquisite gardens
• Mediterranean beach clubs for a day of swimming and lunch at the beach;
• Chateaux for tasting superb wines in Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel,
among many renowned local vineyards
• National Equestrian Stables with horse show events and group riding tours
• Picturesque Provencal towns and villages, such as Gordes, St. Remy, and
Les Baux to enjoy the best this Provençal region has to offer
WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A MEMORABLE FRENCH HOLIDAY