La Vieille Magnanerie is located in a stunning small Gard village north of the famous Camargue's natural reserve and South of the Cevennes mountains.
You will immediately notice the beautiful hills covered with vine yards and olive trees, the rich Roman's empire vestiges all around. The Pic St Loup and the beginning of Cevennes Mountains. Throughout the very festive summer season you will be able to discover 'The Guardians' (French cow Boys) putting on spectacular shows with local bull's in streets villages & arenas all over the summer.
And of courses all this under great blue sky & full sun shine.
An incredible and diverse amount of activities on our door step from The Camargue's bulls & White horses. The Cevenne's caves, rivers and mediaeval villages.
The Roman empire vestiges with Pont du Gard, Nimes, Aigues Mortes,
Pic St Loup and its great wine or trying the art of Potteries.
The stunning beach of l'Espiguette is only an hour drive away from the house.
Our beautiful historical stone house has been extensively restored and is full of vintage chic and rustic charm.
It the perfect place for friends and family to spend time together, relax and recharge far away from the 9 to 5.
The house oozes character and has many truly original features including a Lavoir in the main garden - once the social hub of the village!
The ground floor:
The very ancien paved village street lead to a large quiet lounge, and pool table room and a fully equipped kitchen ( Large cooking hob, American Fridge).
The first floor:
Three very large ensuite with Italian showers and two double bedrooms with Italian shower & W/C on the landing.
All rooms but Metal room (2 single beds) are fitted with Air Conditioner. Each room has its own control device.
The house is also equipped with the latest WIFI 6 technology and provide a decent WIFI all around.
The private walled garden:
It contains everything you could want for a fantastic day outdoors - large decked heated swimming pool, Spring free trampoline, ping pong table, loungers, shaded eating area and your very own Boule Court!
The newly outdoor summer kitchen equipped with a plancha (flat hot griddle) & Asado Argentinian style BBQ will also be a great spot to hang around, sip a glass of wine whilst your dinner is slowly getting ready.
Around the house
L'echoppe du Suc is the village's local grocery store. It only sells local products, fruits, vegs, bread & pastries and of course wine & local beers! It usually opens 8-12:30 Tuesday through Saturday the summer weeks and 17-19:30 the rest of the year.
Great selection of locally grown fruits & veg straight from producers at rounds about near the house.
SOMMEIRES famous Farmers & Antique market as seen on British TV
MOST IMPORTANT POINTS
The house is located in the very heart of the village within the ancient historical centre. Houses are embedded in one another and noise can travel far depending of the winds. The deep calm of the village can not at any point be disturbed by excessive noises from the garden. During the very hot summer days village people in the South all tend to open their shutters at dawns to let cool air inside and often keep windows open throughout the night.
Therefore the following points must be acknowledged prior to booking our property so you can fully relax and enjoy your stay:
NO NUSIC to be played outside and particularly around the pool area day or night.
Whilst the little ones ( and older one's too) can fully enjoy and have a great time in the pool & the trampoline, all excessives screams must be controlled and addressed by the parents.
If you fancy a midnight dip in the pool we will encourage you to do so but NO jumps, cannonballs, ball games or loud conversations.
And whilst some can fully appreciate the silence and the beautiful bright night sky, the night owl can have a great time inside the house playing pool, board games and enjoying a night cup without disturbing anyone sleeping upstairs or our friends and neighbours.
It is paramount that the above points are understood and followed.
1/ The swimming pool is heated from Early May until End of September.
2/ Flying drones is very regulated in France. It is therefore prohibited to fly drones in our garden without specifics authorisation by local authorities.
3/Please let us know if you come with electric bikes as charging them indoor can be a fire hazard.