Self-catering holiday homes: Salazac

Make a holiday rental home or villa in Salazac, France your home away from home

The town of Salazac lies between the River Ceze and the River Ardeche in the Gard department of Languedoc-Roussillon. Located on the slopes of the foothills of the Cevennes Mountains, the medieval village can be seen from many miles, on its proud and prominent perch, which also provides astonishing views over the countryside when you wake up at a Salazac property rental.

Things to do in Salazac, France

The Provencial culture still lives on wonderfully strong in Salazac and its surrounding villages. The food and wine you will taste during a Salazac holiday are sure to delight, and there is no shortage of wine cellars, top family restaurants and large markets in which to buy the freshest ingredients should you decide to try your hand at local gastronomy from your self catering Salazac villa rental.

The medieval village has some wonderful attractions to explore. The ancient battlements form a fantastic walking route, perfect for getting your bearings and seeing a little of the surrounding countryside upon your arrival at a self catering Salazac villa, and the dramatic, angular Saint Clement’s Observatory should certainly not be missed. The whole area is adorned with stunning hilltop villages and ancient monuments, most notably the Roman amphitheatres of Nimes and Orange, the Pont du Gard and Palais de Papes in Avignon.

The region is famous for its outdoor sports credentials. The landscapes that surround Salazac are ideal for walking holidays, riding holidays and mountain biking breaks, with some excellent trails leading right past the front door of a Salazac villa. The astonishing landscapes of the Valbonne Forest are particularly popular to explore, but there are endless walking, cycling and riding trails up into the Cevennes and into the wood covered plains below.

Places to visit on holiday in Salazac, France

The Mediterranean coast is just an hour away too. During the blazing heat of July and August, the allure of the beach can be overpowering, regardless of whether your Salazac villa has a pool. Luckily, you can be swimming in the warm waters of the Mediterranean within an hour of leaving your Salazac property, and there are a great range of beaches to choose from. Whether you want a natural, secluded spot on which to sunbathe or would prefer to visit an activity fuelled seaside resort, you will be spoilt for choice.

Weather in Salazac, France

There are an astonishing 300 days of sunshine each year in Gard. The summer seems to last for ever in Salazac, with the warm weather arriving in early May, reaching its peak in July and August (with daily temperatures often threatening the 40˚C mark), and lasting long into October. Walking and riding holidays thrive throughout the year as daily peak temperatures are never likely too much below 15˚C, regardless of the time of year.

Cheap flights to Salazac, France

Nimes Airport (FNI) is just 55km from a Salazac holiday rental. Nimes is used by Ryanair, who provide a good range of direct flights, with services regularly arriving from Liverpool (LPL), Luton (LTN) and the East Midlands (EMA). A hire car is a necessary asset to have during a Salazac holiday, not only to allow a full exploration of the historic, coastal and rural attractions throughout Gard, but also for the shot journeys to local markets, restaurants and shops.

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