Character house in the historic center of Uzés, very quiet, protected area of Uzés. In two words calm and privacy. Look at the reviews, it is the holidaymakers who speak it best, to sum up, most people who have come into the house, have the impression of being at home after a few hours. Once your car is parked, you can stroll through the small streets of the Historic Center. The basics of the house are from the 11th century, it is an immersion in the oldest district of Uzés.
Property manager
Philippe Gabella
Premier Host
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Uzès
Located in Uzès, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Haribo Candy Museum and Pont du Gard Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pont du Gard and Uzes Cathedral. Le Jardin Des Oules and Maison des Gorges du Gardon are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Uzès, Occitanie
What's nearby
Uzes Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Place aux Herbes - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Uzès Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Château Ducal dit le Duché - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Haribo Candy Museum - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Fons - Saint-Mamert Station - 26 min drive
Nimes (FNI-Garons) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
Via Curti - 4 min walk
Cafe de l'Hotel - 5 min walk
Terroirs - 4 min walk
La Nougatine - 5 min walk
La Fabrique Givrée - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Maison du Sonneur, historic center of Uzés. House pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Maison du Sonneur, historic center of Uzés. House ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Maison du Sonneur, historic center of Uzés. House ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Maison du Sonneur, historic center of Uzés. House located?
Located in the heart of Uzès, this holiday home is steps away from Jardin Medieval, Uzes Cathedral and Château Ducal dit le Duché. Uzès Market and Place aux Herbes are just steps away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A wonderful, character filled spell in Uzes, perfect host.
Tim C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Peter S.
16 Oct 2016
A charming, well-equipped old house in a great location.
We have visited Uzès many times over the past 20 years or so and it never loses its charm. This year we stayed a month at Philippe & Joelle’s house and enjoyed every day. Not wanting to drive a rented car in Europe any more, we relied totally on public transport; the local bus service, although not very frequent, is fantastic value for money, serving the local area and Nîmes, Arles, Avignon, Ales etc. The train services to/from Nîmes are good (and include, for example, direct trains from Charles de Gaulle airport).
The gastronomic highlight was a long lunch at Victor Croizard’s restaurant in Nîmes – outstanding food and wine in a superb garden setting. The stalls at the Wednesday and Saturday markets in Uzès (5 minutes walk from the house) are good sources of delicious charcuterie and seasonal fruit & vegetables, including a wide range of organic produce.
The house was well equipped – particularly in the kitchen – but also in terms of facilities, there being a second, small ensuite bathroom upstairs.
One word of warning – for some reason, the local swimming pool does not allow men or boys wearing boxer shorts in the pool – only “Speedos” allowed!
Peter S.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
5 Feb 2013
This is a wonderful summe...
This is a wonderful summerhouse in the most beautiful part of Uzes. Philippe is a generous and patient host who helped us settle in and came whenever we needed assistance over our four month stay. On arrival the house was spotless and the garden well maintained. We stayed in this rustic summer home way into winter which was a challenge for us all to stay warm. Highly recommend the house for Spring, Summer or Autumn as it has the best internal garden courtyard in the old part of Uzes. A beautiful charming and welcoming village with everything you need to enjoy French country living at its best. You will not find a more generous or friendly host in Uzes. Thanks Philippe.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
24 July 2011
"What a delight! Superb l...
"What a delight! Superb location, close to all amenities in the central and historic part of Uzes. Gorgeous little private courtyard in which to have meals, complete with charcoal burner BBQ. House full of character and artwork. If you are after shiny and modern this ien't for you. Phillippe was a delight. Uzes is full of charm."
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
28 Oct 2010
"This was a great house f...
"This was a great house for a short stay in Uzes. It is located within the city walls of the old town, and within a short walking distance to shops, restaurants, markets etc. The house is as presented in the photographs. It is a very old house, and is furnished with authentic older style furnishings. If you are looking for something new and modern, this is not for you. If you are looking for something with some character, charm, and a great homely feel, this is definitely for you. The owner, Phillipe met us on arrival, and took the time to show us everything we needed to know about the house. He accompanied us to the car park, located nearby, and showed us how to enter / exit etc. Phillipe was very kind and generous, he even helped with our luggage. I would definitely recommend this house for a short stay in Uzes. Thanks Phillipe!"
Perfect place to stay to visit Uzes. . The house has modern bathrooms, a lovely kitchen with a large range/hob, and the courtyard. We ate many meals outside and always had the doors open to provide fresh air. The many square with the markets is only a few minutes walk away. Phillipe welcomes you in person to his family home. He is gracious, warm, funny and a true artist of a woodworker (gallery below the house). We would stay here again without question.
Tolle Lage des alten Hauses inmitten der Altstadt. Dies heisst natürlich auch nicht leicht mit dem Auto zugänglich und als altertümliches Haus daher auch mit einigen Einschränkungen, wie Stauraum für Kleidung oder enge sanitäre Anlagen. Nichtsdestotrotz ist das Haus und der Garten bezaubernd, wir würden sofort wiederkommen! Schön ist es auch, dass man bei einem Bummel über den Markt kurz nach Hause zurückkehren kann.
Excellent séjour dans une ville toujours très agréable, la maison est très bien située, tout peut se faire a pied y compris la promenade du chien dans un parc juste en contrebas ! Nous n’avons pas pu profiter réellement du patio, le temps ne s’y prêtait pas, dommage.
Uzès est une ville magnifique, chargée d’histoire et pleine d’animation. La maison du sonneur est idéalement placée en son centre. En plus d’être très jolie, pleine de charme, cette maison offre tout le confort, rien ne manque et nous nous y sentons bien immédiatement. Philippe est un hôte très sympathique et attentionné. Nous reviendrons !
Philippe est un hôte très sympathique et très réactif.
Peaceful, quiet, charming home in the heart of Uzes. We came to Uzes for a friends wedding. It is a small town, easily accessible in the heart of Provence. The town itself is charming with old, cobbled streets, beautiful squares, markets, historical buildings, everything! The house is small, but charming, and exactly what you would want in the heart of an ancient city. The kitchen is fully stocked, and well laid out. It is where we spent all of our time with the doors wide-open to the outside. All three upstairs rooms have air conditioning that works well. The downstairs room stayed cool without AC. The price is a value from our eyes. Don't expect a five-star hotel. That's not why we stayed here. We stayed to have the experience in the downtown - and it did not disappoint. The bathrooms are tiny, and the showers not wonderful, but by French standards, they are normal. We had many friends and family members also stay in Uzes, and from comparing notes with them, we won the lottery with this house. From what I understand, it is almost impossible to find a quiet house away from the main road / noise in Uzes because of the town layout. This little gem of a house was PERFECT - and we never heard a car or noise other than the beautiful sound of birds in the morning. Philippe is a wonderful host and made us feel at home from the beginning.
A wonderful location in old town Uzès, our friends and family were very comfortable in this delightful home. Bedrooms were large and private. Kitchen was well equipped so we could take advantage of nearby market days. Host was responsive and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Vacances en famille dans un lieu idéal et chaleureux
Rien ne manque
Extérieur très agréable et sans vis à vis
3 salles de bain très appréciées
L’emplacement est royal ,tout à pied et aucune voiture au centre
Merci pour ce bon moment
Our group of three loved this property. It's a charming house with a perfect balance of historic feel and modern convenience. We ate nearly every meal in the lovely courtyard and found it wonderfully relaxing and pleasant. (A large group in bad weather might find the common spaces a little small.)
The location is ideal. Uzès is a beautiful small town whose center is almost completely free of motor vehicles. The house is very quiet, but just a short walk to everything. As others have noted, parking is available a short walk away.
Philippe is a very friendly and responsive host. He was quick to respond to any questions or problems we raised.
All in all, one of the most enjoyable places we've ever stayed in our travels.
The house is lovely and well located to see the old town of Uzes. It is not possible to park at the house but bags can be unloaded at the metered short-term parking at the bottom of Rue St Theodorit, just off the Boulevard Victor Hugo. Philippe can arrange parking at Q-Park Gide nearby at a daily cost. As we were out of season, we could park easily for free on the outskirts of town, but this may be difficult in high season.
We did not meet Philippe until the end of our stay, but he was very pleasant and helpful via email. We had a little difficulty logging on to the Wi-Fi at first (as the instructions in the house book were out of date), but we managed this easily when we found a separate card with the correct log in details.
The house is well equipped and comfortable. The living room could be small if all bedrooms are occupied, but this should not be a problem when the weather allows you to use the lovely courtyard garden
This is our second time in this lovely old house. Nicely situated in the old part of Uzes but within easy reach of shops and amenities. Owner has made some excellent improvements since our last visit and we had a very comfortable two weeks, wish it could have been longer..
Philippe ist ein herzlicher Gastgeber, der uns freundlich unterstützte und uns mit seinen Tipps schöne Ausflüge und kulinarische Erlebnisse geschenkt hat.
Das Haus ist eines der ältesten in Uzés, in bester Lage in der Altstadt. Es hat eine sehr heimelige und familiäre Atmosphäre, Möbel und Dekoration sind geschmackvoll und persönlich. Die Ausstattung ist liebevoll gewählt und großzügig und lässt keinen Komfort vermissen. Besonders den Innenhof haben wir sehr genossen. Der perfekte Ort für ein Mittagsschläfchen oder Grillabend.
Jederzeit zu empfehlen!
Lieber Philippe, vielen Dank für einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt!
Location parfaite, la ville d’Uzès est magnifique et cette maison pleine de charme est idéalement située.
L’accueil par le propriétaire a été parfait, plein de bons conseils (loin des locations sans « vrai accueil » et sans contacts). C’est avec plaisir que nous reviendrons.
Très jolie maison ancienne, énormément de cachet, emplacement idéal.
Equipement parfait pour une famille. Merci à Philippe et son épouse pour leur accueil !
La maison du sonneur est l'endroit idéal pour séjourner à Uzès : elle a du charme, est décorée avec goût et confortable, bien située, et son patio est très agréable, même l'hiver ! Le propriétaire est, de plus, très sympa! Nous avons adoré notre séjour !
Sylvie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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Hosted by Philippe Gabella
Languages:
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