Bagnols - Ceze Valley Holiday cottages & villas

Make a holiday rental gite or villa in Bagnols – Ceze Valley, France your home away from home

The Bagnols – Ceze Valley region marks the boundary between Languedoc and Provence, with the meeting of the river valleys of the Rhone and Ceze. Deep in the countryside of southern France yet with fantastic access to the popular beach resorts of the Cote d’Azur and Gulf of Lion, there are few places you can relax to such a degree, yet still enjoy such a vast range of historic, cultural and sporting attractions.

Things to do in Bagnols – Ceze Valley, France

The Ceze Valley region of Langudeoc-Roussillon is fantastically natural. The combination of rocky headlands, wood carpeted plains and dramatic river valleys mean that outdoor sports absolutely thrive. The Bagnols region is known for its quality of hiking, mountain biking, horse riding and walking trails, which lead through the varied landscapes, past historic sites and into the foothills of the Pyrenees or along to the famous Mediterranean coastline of Southern France.

The River Ceze itself is best explored from the seat of a canoe or kayak. There is no better place to enjoy canoeing, seeing the most natural of landscapes from the peace of the river. Fishing is also fantastic in the area, and as long as you have a fishing permit (available from any local tabac), you can fish almost every river locally. The region is also known for its quality golf courses, and anyone with a valid handicap certificate will be able to arrange a tee-off time with ease.

If you would like to enjoy a few local specialities, enjoy a little shopping or do some sightseeing, there is plenty to entertain in the Ceze Valley. Bagnols itself is home to over 300 shops, as well as some almost impossibly picturesque medieval streets and many exquisite family run restaurants.

Places to visit on holiday in Bagnols – Ceze Valley, France

Bagnols, or Bagnols-sur-Ceze to give the town its full name, is the gateway to both Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon. The ancient market square lies right at the heart of the town, with ancient streets emanating outwards like wheel spokes. Local traditions still live on strong, and the excellent (post-impressionist) Art Museum is home to the artistic treasures of Matisse and Marquet.

The village of Goudargues, or the ‘Venice of Gard’, is one of the finest places in the whole of France to simply relax and loose yourself in the French countryside. Located in a wide plain in the shadow of a centuries old forest, Goudargues is fantastically peaceful, surrounded by endless walking, horse riding and mountain biking trails for those who wish to explore the extensive countryside that shapes the region. The huge market held on the last weekend of July draw visitors from every corner of France.

The ancient village of Cornillon lies on a rock outcrop overlooking the hills and woods of the Ceze Valley. The village is a magnificent hideaway throughout the year, but the arrival of the World Championship Bicycle and dirt-bike races in spring and the many religious and historic celebrations of summer see the village transformed into a hive of activity.

St-Julien-de-Peyrolas is a rural sporting location of the highest quality. If you would like to fish, ride horses, play tennis or walk, a holiday rental property in St-Julien-de-Peyrolas is the ideal place.

Cheap flights to Bagnols – Ceze Valley, France

There are actually a huge range of airports in the Ceze Valley region receiving direct flights from the UK, including Lyon (LYS), Nimes (FNI), Montpellier (MPL), Carcassonne (CCF) and Avignon (AVN). Although different airlines operate services to different airports in the area, Ryanair provide a huge range of services from throughout Great Britain to almost all of the airports mentioned. A hire car is always strongly recommended for anyone taking a holiday rental villa in the Bagnols region.