Saint-Siffret · Uzès
Drop your bags,
the South of France begins here
A peaceful village at the gateway to Provence and the Cévennes, minutes from Uzès. Rivers, vineyards, gorges, hilltop villages and the sea: a home base for a family vacation.
You do not come here to stay within four walls. You come to throw open the shutters on the morning light. To pick the day's destination from dozens of possibilities, then come back in the evening and settle on the terrace. This house is not a destination, it is a starting point into one of the most beautiful regions of France.
The village & Uzès
Saint-Siffret
You could easily believe you have walked onto a film set. Stone lanes weaving into one another, little staircases between the houses, facades that have not moved in centuries. Saint-Siffret is medieval and chic at the same time, preserved without being frozen in place.
In the evening, the village lends itself to a stroll, when the stone takes on another color. After 23:00, the lights go out and the starry sky takes over.
Here, people cross paths and say hello. Coffee or a glass of wine gets shared on the doorstep. There is an excellent restaurant (hurry over before it earns its Michelin star), a jewelry shop, a hair salon, a small grocery store: just enough life so you never feel alone, not enough to break the calm.
Uzès, minutes away
When you want more life around you, Uzès is minutes away. The place aux Herbes, its arcades and its market (the largest in Occitanie), the cobbled lanes, the café terraces, the Renaissance facades. Uzès is a listed city of art and history, and it wears the title well: the first duchy of France left behind centuries of stone and savoir-vivre.
Two mornings a week, the market takes over the town: the farmers on Wednesday, the big market on Saturday, olives, cheeses, and truffles from mid-December to the end of March. You do your shopping, then stay for coffee under the plane trees. The rest of the time, the city is best explored on foot: the Duché d'Uzès and its Bermonde tower you climb for the view, the Fenestrelle tower, the only round bell tower in France, the medieval garden, the artisan boutiques.
And when the children claim their due, the Haribo candy museum awaits on the edge of town. Just below, the vallée de l'Eure offers a shaded walk to the spring the Romans were already tapping to supply Nîmes: this is where the Pont du Gard aqueduct begins.
Saint-Siffret for the calm, Uzès for the pleasures: the two just minutes apart, exactly the balance between the village you live in and the town you visit.
The house, the nest between two adventures
A stone village house in the heart of Saint-Siffret. Outside the front door, a terrace shaded by a generous wisteria, a dining corner, a plancha grill. That is probably where you will spend most of your hours. Inside, the house will be waiting for you, cool and quiet, for a nap, for cooking what the market brought, for sleeping well.
80 m² over two levels, three bedrooms, sleeps six, two work spaces. Air-conditioned for the summer, well stocked with the essentials. Fiber internet and very fast Wi-Fi, ideal for the two workstations. For evenings when nothing is happening outside, books and board games. Parking is on the street, right nearby.
The terrace
A wisteria overhead, an olive tree, bay laurel, rosemary and a guava tree all around. Two tables, a plancha grill, and a string of solar lights that comes on at sunset. The street is narrow, cars are rare, neighbors wave as they pass: it feels a little like your own restaurant terrace.
The living room and dining area
A large living space in exposed stone, under a ceiling of whitewashed beams. Everything is designed for comfort: a jute rug, a big velvet sofa, two enveloping armchairs, and an antique coffee table. The door opens directly onto the terrace.
A large TV and, for the cooler evenings of the shoulder season, a pellet stove. The dining area is adjoining, with its big antique table for six.
The kitchen
In soft yellow tones (almost pastis), bathed in light from two windows and open to the living room through a stone passage. Everything you need to cook the market's produce or improvise an apéritif: gas cooktop, oven, large refrigerator, coffee machine.
This is where you set down the baskets from the Uzès market and put together the midday salad before carrying it out to the terrace, just steps away.
The main bedroom
The large window looks onto the terrace and lets the light in from morning to evening. A double bed dressed in sage green linen, two nightstands, an antique chest of drawers, and behind the floral drapes, a concealed walk-in closet. The bathroom is right next door.
The second bedroom and its desk
A trundle bed that becomes a full-size double in ten seconds, or stays a single to free up space. A workstation with a 27-inch 4K display, just in case. The shower room is right next door.
The third bedroom in the turret
At the very top, a third bedroom under the beams. A small window looking over the village rooftops. A trundle bed that becomes a full-size double, and a second workstation with a 27-inch 4K display.
The bathroom and the washroom
A walk-in shower with a built-in stone bench. Heated floors for the crisp mornings of the shoulder season, and a large window that lets the light pour in. At the back of the bathroom, a wooden staircase climbs to the third bedroom in the turret.
On the landing, a separate washroom with a sink and toilet.
From the guide to the surroundings
A region that opens up
Saint-Siffret is a home base, and the house is the point you radiate out from. Everything that follows is under an hour away, or barely more. The region has that rare quality: everything is packed close together, yet nothing feels crowded. In the morning, you choose where the day takes you. In the evening, you come home and settle on the terrace.
Here are a few of our favorite ideas, drawn from the guide to the surroundings you will receive once you book.
The Pont du Gard · 20 minutes
The tallest Roman aqueduct bridge in the world, a UNESCO site. Ride there by bike on the greenway from Uzès, and picnic on the banks of the Gardon.
Collias and the gorges du Gardon · 15 minutes
Canoe or kayak down to the Pont du Gard, swim in the natural pools, or take the via ferrata above the river.
Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie · 10 minutes
Some thirty ceramic artists' studios, the potters' market in July, and the pizzas at La Petite Tomate.
The Duché d'Uzès vineyards and the truffle · 20 minutes
Six estates in the AOC Duché d'Uzès. At Les Truffières d'Uzès, four generations of truffle growers introduce you to truffle hunting with a dog. Photos: uzes.fr · eccevino.com
Nîmes · 30 minutes
The Roman arena, the Maison Carrée, the Jardins de la Fontaine. The férias fill the city with celebration.
La Roque-sur-Cèze and the cascades du Sautadet · 40 minutes
The Cèze has carved giant potholes at the foot of La Roque-sur-Cèze. The village, listed among the Plus Beaux Villages de France, rises in tiers above the old Charles Martel bridge.
Lussan and the Concluses · 25 minutes
A hilltop medieval village, one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France. The Concluses, dry gorges, are right nearby.
Avignon · 45 minutes
The Palais des Papes, the bridge, the ramparts. In July, the festival turns every courtyard into a stage.
The Bambouseraie and the steam train · 45 minutes
A giant bamboo forest linked to Anduze by steam train. A sure hit with the kids. Photos: bambouseraie.fr · train: lereveildumidi.fr
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue · 1 hour
One of Europe's great antiques markets, a weekend flea market, and the Sunday floating market on the Sorgue.
Aigues-Mortes, the salt marshes and the Espiguette · 1 hour
Saint Louis's fortified city with its complete circuit of ramparts, then the pink waters of the salt marshes by little train. You end the day barefoot on the wild plage de l'Espiguette.
Les Baux-de-Provence · 1 hour
A stone citadel perched on the Alpilles, and right next door, the Carrières des Lumières.
Aix-en-Provence · 1.5 hours
The cours Mirabeau, the fountains, the markets under the plane trees: Cézanne's city is made for strolling from one mansion to the next.
This is only a glimpse. When you book, you will receive the full guide to the surroundings: many more addresses and ideas, for families or for adults, whether your taste runs to sports, nature, culture or good food.
Before you book
The practical essentials
For more hands-on details once you are there, you will receive a digital house manual.
Getting here
Marseille (1.5 hours), Nîmes (40 minutes, Ryanair flights), Montpellier (1 hour), or the TGV to Avignon (35 to 40 minutes).
A car is essential; a small one is best for the village lanes.
Parking in the village
Free parking a few steps away: Place de la Danse at 60 meters, rue de l'Horloge at 100 meters, or the town hall lot. All under three minutes away.
Arrival
Self check-in. A coded key box to the left of the door. The neighbor and the concierge keep spare sets.
Capacity
Six people maximum, three bedrooms: one double bed and two trundle beds (second bedroom and turret).
Rates
€100 per night, with a weekly discount (10% off) and a monthly discount (20% off).
Concierge service
Mandatory final cleaning fee: €160.
Optional mid-stay cleanings for longer stays.
Included in the rate
Sheets, towels, tourist tax, Orange 8 Gbps fiber and Wi-Fi 7, air conditioning, a welcome gift, and a full set of welcome amenities.
Booking
By direct email, through the form at the bottom of the page, or via Airbnb. Personal confirmation from Charles.
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed?
Yes, up to two small dogs or one large dog. Several dogs and cats already wander around the village, so your companion won't feel out of place, but you are always responsible for it.
A €60 additional cleaning fee applies. You remain responsible for your pet throughout the stay, and any damage or breakage will be billed to you.
Is smoking allowed in the house?
Not indoors. No vaping, no cannabis, no cigarettes. The terrace is at your disposal, but please be considerate of the neighbors.
Can we throw a party or host an event?
No. This isn't a house for large gatherings. A family birthday, a romantic weekend for two, an evening with friends, yes, in moderation. The village is quiet, and so is the terrace, and we want to keep it that way.
Is the house suitable for young children?
It is an old village house, and the staircases show it: three staircases without railings or of the ship-ladder type, and the turret hatch is not secured. No crib or high chair. For independent children, no problem. For younger ones, constant parental supervision is a must. It's for you to judge.
How do the air conditioning and heating work?
The house is equipped with a reversible heat pump. It cools down in three minutes, even the turret on the hottest days, and it heats in winter. Electric radiators back it up in every room, and a pellet stove in the living room takes over for the cooler evenings of the shoulder season.
Can we work remotely from the house?
Yes, it's even set up for it. Orange 8 Gbps fiber, very fast Wi-Fi 7 everywhere, and two workstations each with a 27-inch 4K display (one in the second bedroom, one in the turret). The long-stay rate from 30 nights offers 20% off the daily rate.
How do payment and cancellation work?
For a direct booking (outside Airbnb), a 50% deposit is required when your request is confirmed. The balance is due 48 hours before arrival. The exact terms are recalled in your confirmation email.
Cancellation is free until 48 hours before arrival. At 48 hours or less, 50% of the total is retained, which is the equivalent of the deposit. For a booking through Airbnb, their standard terms apply.
Last step
Book or ask a question
Pick your dates on the calendar, leave us a note, and Charles will reply to you personally. Not ready to book yet? Just write to us.
A question before booking? bonjour@saint-siffret.com