Make a self-catering holiday home or cottage in Goudargues, France your home away from home

Nestled in the heart of the Ceze Valley in the south of France is the peaceful village of Goudargues. Far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life, the sleepy village is surrounded by meandering rivers as well as rolling hills covered in olive trees, vineyards, fields of lavender and forests. Renowned as an area of exceptional beauty, Goudargues will not disappoint visitors who have come for a relaxing holiday.

Things to do on holiday in Goudargues, France

The delightful village of Goudargues is the perfect place to experience rural French life. Every morning you can watch local women wash their laundry in the fountain that is the public washhouse. At the village bakery you can buy a freshly baked baguette, or you can enjoy a cheese platter lunch with some wine at one of the cafés along the riverside. There is a weekly market where you can buy fresh bread, olives, wine, goat’s cheese and other local produce, ideal for those renting self-catering cottages in Goudargues.

The village also hosts a huge market on the last weekend of July each year, which attracts visitors from across France. It is a great place to find a ceramic souvenir or local crafts made of leather, glass, wood and iron.

There are three rivers in the area - Cèze, the Ardèche and the Gardon. The rivers are perfect for swimming, fishing, and picnics. A great way to explore the area is to hire a canoe and paddle along the Cèze River. There are also beautiful walks along the riverbank and on quiet country roads. Visitors to Goudargues accommodation can cycle, hike or horse ride along the marked trails that lead you to historic sites, across dramatic valleys, plains and rolling hills where wildlife abounds.

Places to visit on holiday in Goudargues, France

Goudargues villas are a great base from which you can explore the south of France, including Avignon, with it’s Papal Palace, the Roman ruins at Nimes and Orange, and the Pont du Gard aqueduct.

Bagnols sur Cèze makes a great day trip for those interested in visiting museums and galleries. The Albert André Museum and Léon Alègre Museum have a wide range of paintings and artwork as well as archeological artifacts.

Tourists visiting Goudargues in the summer can take advantage of the great weather and drive to the beach at Grau-du-Roi, which is less than 2 hours away.

Weather in Goudargues, France

Goudargues summers are sunny and long, with temperatures well above 20ºC until mid-autumn. The winters are cold but short. The great weather makes Goudargues perfect for walking holidays or fishing holidays for a large portion of the year.

Flights to Goudargues, France

There are a variety of flight options available to those renting accommodation in Goudargues. The closest airports are at Avignon (AVN) and Nimes (FNI), both 45km away. Ryanair and Flybe both offer cheap flights to these destinations from various locations in Great Britain. From the airport it is recommended that visitors hire a car and drive to their Goudargues cottage.