Avignon Blues Festival - #Avignon #Blues

Something else to do this weekend!

Avignon is an easy 39 kilometer (24 mile) drive just east of Uzès.

So, if you like the Blues, this looks like the place to be!

Avignon Blues Festival - #Avignon #Blues

Fête du Goût à Uzès - #uzès

If you are one of those people who is drawn to France because of the food and wine, then the week of October 13-19, 2014 is for you.

Perhaps you are asking what is the Fête du Goût?

The English translation is simply Festival of Taste.  Since 1990, on the initiative of the food writer Jean-Luc Petitrenaud, the Ministry of National Education has sponsored a week in October to bring together local, regional and national sources in order to learn more about France’s culinary heritage and the food industry.  French students from kindergarten to high school participate in the event.  The aim is to educate consumers, including children, about the diversity and the pleasure of tastes and flavors.  Of course, this includes encouraging good eating habits as part of a balanced and sustainable way of life.

But enough of the dry explanations and on to the fun!

In Uzès on Sunday, October 12, there will be a full day of festivities.  There will be foods, wines, music, dance and even a waiter’s race!  This will be a great time for the whole family.  If you are in the area, don’t miss the fun.  Or, make a note on your calendar to come to Uzès next year to attend!!

A bientôt!

Fête du Goût à Uzès - #uzès

Mi Nuit Blanche - Art event - #uzès #art

A wonderful evening is planned for this Friday in Uzès!

Mi Nuit Blanche is an artistic event featuring the visual arts. The idea was originated by the association called ‘et alors l’art’ in cooperation with the cultural office of Uzès.  “et alors l’art” is devoted to bringing together artists in joint projects (exhibitions, events, meetings, etc.), to promote and popularize contemporary art.  This event is unique in Languedoc Roussillon.  There will be artists, music and festivities scattered all about Uzès from 7pm until midnight. Come with family and friends to see and enjoy all that this event has to offer! More information and complete program: minuitblancheuzes.over-blog.com

 

 

Une Nuit blanche est une manifestation artistique principalement dédiée aux arts plastiques et inscrite au plan national le premier ou deuxième week-end d’octobre. Cette idée lancée par l’association ”et alors l’art?” a fait écho avec la ville et l’office municipal de la culture d’Uzès. Pour une première édition qui est également unique en Languedoc Roussillon, le programme est établi de 19h à Minuit. Plus d’infos et programme complet sur minuitblancheuzes.over-blog.com

Mi Nuit Blanche - Art event - #uzès #art

Christophe and Dominique launch their new website!

We are proud to unveil our new website of rental properties in the Uzège area!  For the past few months, we have been working with our website designer to create a site that is exactly what you will need when looking for a vacation rental. Each house or apartment in our collection has been chosen for it’s charm and comfort.  These beautifully restored old buildings are fully equipped with all of the modern conveniences you will need for a perfect vacation in France! We invite you to sign up to for our blog.  From time to time, we will send out information about our properties, promotions and interesting things to do in the Uzège area.  Also, please share with anyone you think may be interested! We hope you take the time to look at our website and the rental properties we manage and if you are interested in renting a property or advertising your property on our website, we would love to hear from you. We hope to see you soon! Dominique and Christophe

Nous sommes fiers de vous dévoiler notre nouveau site internet de locations saisonnières et de gestion de propriétés dans la région de l’Uzège!  Cette fine sélection de maison ou appartement s’est faite selon des critères pointus en terme de charme, de confort et de style. Toutes ces anciennes bâtisses et immeubles historiques restaurées ont tout le confort moderne d’une maison traditionnelle qui feront de vos vacances à Uzès un moment authentique et inoubliable! Par ce message, nous vous invitons aussi à participer à notre blog en vous inscrivant à la lettre d’information. De temps à autre nous vous enverrons des nouvelles de ce qui se passe à Uzès, des choses à faire dans la région ainsi que les promotions de dernières minutes sur les biens en location. Nous espérons que vous prendrez plaisir à visiter notre site et que si vous souhaitez séjourner dans la région, vous nous contacterez! Si aussi vous souhaitez ajouter votre maison à notre sélection, faites le nous savoir! En espérant vous croiser bientôt dans la région! Dominique and Christophe

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Christophe and Dominique launch their new website!

Vacation Rental: La Maison du Bonheur

You will feel right at home in this provençal stone house set in the village of La Capelle-Masmolène, minutes from the Pont du Gard and Uzès. The abundant activities in the area will keep everyone busy and happy, from canoeing to wine tasting to art galleries and more. Or if your idea of the perfect vacation is to relax while reading a book in the shade and listening to the humming of birds, then this house is ideal for you. Come discover La Maison and it's perfect setting for friends and family to enjoy a vacation in the South of France!

La Maison

sleeps 7

4 bedrooms

1 bathroom with shower

kitchen, living room, dining room

outdoor dining area

barbeque, hammock, lounge chairs

sheets and towels included

cleaning service included

no smoking, car required, secured parking for 1 car

Weekly Rates Saturday to Saturday:

2010

High Season 07/03-09/04 850€

Mid Season 09/04-10/02 750€

Low Season 10/02-11/06 650€

2011

High Season 07/02-09/03 950€

Mid Season 05/28-07/02 & 09/03-10/01 850€

Low Season 04/02-05/28 & 10/01-11/05 750€

please email us for more pictures and information dominiquecachat@gmail.com

Goat Cheese Heaven

Last Saturday was another exquisite day in Uzès and we decided to seek out one of our favorite foods...goat cheese! We didn't just want to find the goat cheese, but the farm where the goat cheese was produced. Even though there are many goat cheese producers in the Gard region, we narrowed it down to two farms just outside of Uzès. The first farm, which we had already discovered their goat cheese at the Uzès market and LOVE it, is a small, family run farm that solely sells their goat cheese, 300 produced a day, at the local Uzès market and St-Quentin-la-Poterie market. The second farm was a recommendation from a friend of Patricia Wells, who takes her culinary tour groups to visit there. This farm produces 3 times the amount of goat cheese as the first farm and sells to restaurants and cheese shops, but still remains authentique. Both farms produce incredible, creamy goat cheese from the Gard region.

Fromagerie Nouguier
Mas des Acacias
30700 UZES
04 66 22 77 41

Lou Serre de Fons
30580 FONS-SUR-LUSSAN
04 66 72 91 46

Grape Harvest Tour 2010

Have you ever dreamed of picking grapes in a picture-perfect vineyard in the South of France ? Come join us this fall and make the dream come true ! We have arranged a week that you will never forget ! Not only will you be able to experience working alongside the winemaker, but we will take you to visit a local goat cheese producer, have private wine tastings, meet locals and of course, wonderful meals in local restaurants. We have even included an elegant dinner at a Michelin one-star restaurant ! You will be inspired by the beauty of the countryside, regaled by the service, and experience France in a personal way that will have you dreaming of coming back again and again !

Please check out our website for the full itinerary.

Early Bird Special !!!! You will recieve 5% off your Grape Harvest Adventure, if you reserve before July 1, 2010.

Space is limited.

We hope to see you in the South of France this year !

Dominique & Christophe