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

With a population of just over 1,000, Venejan is a small village that sits on a hill overlooking the Ventoux and the Rhone Valley, in the heart of the Gard department. With little but vineyards for several kilometres around the village, Venejan is extremely rural and a great destination for those seeking a countryside break in a traditional French village, with plenty of holiday accommodation to choose from including luxury villas and authentic country houses.

Things to do in Venejan, France

The village of Venejan is perched on a hill and offers visitors stunning views of the surrounding landscape from its centre. Within the village are a number of important local landmarks, including the Romanesque Chapel of St. Jean Baptiste – which dates back to the 11th Century and remains well preserved. Venejan is also home of the last remaining working windmill in the region, which has been operating on and off since 1813, was renovated in 1999 and can now be visited by the public.

In terms of amenities, Venejan has a decent array of small supermarkets, bakeries and various other shops that make a self-catering holiday that little bit easier. As with many smaller towns and villages in the region Venejan also has a weekly market, where both locals and tourists flock to pick up supplies and catch up on the latest gossip. As well as being an opportunity to get your hands on quality produce at bargain prices, this is also the place to go to practice your French and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Venejan is also a great place to head for those wishing to explore the French countryside. The weather is usually excellent, there are a number of designated hiking and nature trails that can be followed, and a huge number of vineyards and wineries should you need to stop off and ‘re-hydrate’. Venejan is part of the Cotes du Rhone wine region, so expect plenty of Grenache varieties to be sampled.

Places to visit on holiday in Venejan, France

With Venejan being extremely rural, it is strongly suggested that visitors rent a car during their stay, allowing them to explore the Bagnols – Ceze Valley region. There are many towns and villages to choose from for day trips, with Bagnols-sur-Ceze (7km) and Goudargues (19km) just two recommendations from an almost unlimited selection.

Weather in Venejan, France

Visitors to Venejan can expect long warm summers that average over 20C and can reach above 30C on the hottest of July and August days. Walkers and hikers mat prefer to book their Venejan holiday rental accommodation during the slightly cooler months of May, June or September, but any time of year can be recommended for a holiday in Venejan.

Flights to Venejan, France

Budget flight seekers will be pleased to discover that Venejan is just 37km from Avignon – Caumont Airport, which receives regular services through Flybe and Jet2. Garons Airport (FNI) just outside Nimes is a good alternative, being 53km from your destination.