The stone built houses with terracotta roofs huddle together on the hillside, found 400m above sea level, at the end of a hilly road twisting up into breath taking scenery.
Terraced hills, green oak and chestnut trees, it is a fantastic location for relaxing, walking or painting.
Approximately 10kms away is Anduze, a beautiful French town situated on the banks of The Gardon River.
The town has a large supermarket, many interesting shops including a health food shop tucked away in cobbled streets, cafes and a typical street market every Thursday.
Nearby are many attractions for visitors: A full sized steam train that runs from Anduze to St. Jean du Gard, The Bambouseraie; the first gigantic bamboo forest in Europe. Eco-museum about water in The Cevennes The Museum of The Desert; about the Huguenot past (1685 – 1787)
A tree-climbing adventure park, with circuits (2 to 30 m high) for adults and special circuits for children (5+)
At the bottom of the road to Les Puechs is The Grotte de Trabuc; a fabulous cave to visit and among the most famous in Europe.
The town of Ales is a short drive, and further away is the historic Pont du Gard, canoeing in The Ardeche, Nimes, Montpellier and the Mediterranean coast. minutes drive.
