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Luxury Villa Rentals in The Gard
Stone mas, village houses and châteaux between Roman Nîmes, Uzès and the foothills of the Cévennes
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Roman stones, truffle markets and the scent of garrigue
The Gard is the corner of Languedoc that could pass for Provence, and in many ways it does it better. The Romans left their finest monuments here, from the Pont du Gard to the arena and the Maison Carrée in Nîmes. Uzès has one of the best markets in the south, and the land climbs from the vineyards of the Rhône to the chestnut woods of the Cévennes. The Camargue begins at its southern edge.
Our Gard collection runs to 44 properties: old stone mas among the vines and garrigue, village houses around Uzès and Sommières, large family villas, and the odd château in the Cévennes foothills. A few sit just across the Rhône, towards Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and the Alpilles.
Here is how the land lies, and when to come.
The Gard at a glance
- Villas
- 44 villas, mas and châteaux, with up to 21 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,400 to £5,800 a week, from around £2,000
- Best areas
- Uzès and the Uzège, the Pont du Gard, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, Sommières and the Cévennes foothills
- Best time
- May, June and September for warm days and quieter roads; January for the Uzès truffle weekend
- Getting there
- Nîmes airport has seasonal flights from Stansted; Montpellier and Marseille are also within reach
Browse all 44 villas in the Gard
Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Celadon La Rouviere Ales: Luxury 10-Bedroom Villa with Pool – Sauna & Tennis Court – Gard10 bedrooms
Villa Jolivet | 10-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Provence Mons10 bedrooms
Chateau Chamborigaud | 10-Bedroom Chateau in Chamborigaud Portes10 bedrooms
Domaine De Sol | 7-Bedroom Villa in Laudun Saint-Victor-la-Coste7 bedroomsWhere to stay in the Gard
Uzès and the villages around Baron and Lussan for markets and garrigue, Comps and the lower Gardon for the Pont du Gard and Nîmes, and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon for the Rhône and Avignon across the water.
A ducal town and its quiet hinterland
Uzès is the natural centre of the Gard for most visitors. It is a town of pale limestone and arcaded squares, and its ducal château still dominates the old streets. The Saturday market on the Place aux Herbes is the one to plan the week around, with a smaller one on Wednesdays.
The countryside around is all low hills, vines, oak scrub and villages of honey-coloured stone. Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie has been making pottery for centuries. Further north, Lussan sits on its hilltop above the Concluses, a narrow gorge that makes a good summer walk. Baron, towards Alès, is quieter still.
The Romans at their most ambitious
The Pont du Gard carried an aqueduct to Nîmes across the Gardon in the first century. Its three tiers of arches rise to almost 49 metres, and it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Go early or late in the day, when the stone turns gold and the crowds thin. In summer, families swim and canoe in the river beneath it, and kayaks set off downstream from Collias through the Gorges du Gardon.
Nîmes is half an hour or so away. Its arena is one of the best preserved in the Roman world, and the Maison Carrée, a temple that has stood for two thousand years, was added to the UNESCO list in 2023. Comps, on the lower Gardon near Beaucaire, puts both within easy reach.
Papal views, walled towns and pink salt
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon was where the cardinals built their summer residences, and Fort Saint-André still looks across the Rhône at the Palais des Papes. It is a calmer base than Avignon, which is a short hop over the river, and very handy for the theatre festival in July.
To the south, the Gard runs into the Petite Camargue, a flat country of reed beds, white horses, black bulls and flamingos. Aigues-Mortes, the walled town from which Louis IX sailed on crusade in 1248, stands beside salt pans that turn pink in summer. Sommières, where Lawrence Durrell spent his last years, has a Roman bridge and a good Saturday market.
Brandade, black truffles and the feria
Nîmes gave France brandade, a creamy purée of salt cod and olive oil, and the picholine olive is grown all over the department. The Costières de Nîmes and the Duché d'Uzès make reds and rosés that are hard to beat with a long lunch. In mid-January, Uzès holds its truffle weekend, with a market of fresh black truffles on the Place aux Herbes.
Nîmes holds two ferias, at Pentecost and at harvest time in September, and the whole city turns out for both. July and August are hot and busy. Late spring and September are kinder, and autumn in the Cévennes means chestnuts and very good walking. Our concierge can book restaurants, truffle hunts, wine tastings, canoe trips on the Gardon and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in the Gard
Villa Crepuscule Les Alpilles Saint-Remy-de-Provence: 5-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Pool & Air-Con – Saint-Remy-de-Provence5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £5,789 a week
Le Jardin D’Eden | 7-Bedroom Villa in Villevieille Junas7 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £5,608 a week
Maison De L’Ecrivain | 3-Bedroom Apartment in Uzes Baron3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,431 a week
Le Moulin Neuf France14 bedrooms · sleeps 28From £4,257 a week
Villa Sublime France4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £4,107 a week
Mas Cevenol Uzes: Charming 3-Bedroom Villa with Pool – Gard France3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £4,025 a week
Villa Garrigue France5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £3,679 a week
La Cour France4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,512 a weekWhy book your Gard villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
The Gard runs from the Rhône to the Cévennes, and we know which houses are a stroll from a village café and which are deep in the garrigue, a drive from everything. With 44 properties in the Gard, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant reservations in Uzès and Nîmes, truffle hunts in season, wine tastings in the Costières, canoe trips on the Gardon, feria tickets, car hire and transfers from Nîmes, Montpellier or Avignon. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in the Gard?
Uzès and the villages around it are the most popular base, with markets, restaurants and the Pont du Gard close by. Villeneuve-lès-Avignon suits those who want Avignon on the doorstep, Sommières is good for the Camargue and Montpellier, and the Cévennes foothills offer more space and cooler evenings.
When is the best time to visit the Gard?
May, June and September bring warm weather without the crowds of high summer. July and August are hot and lively, with festivals and swimming in the Gardon. January is worth a visit for the truffle weekend in Uzès.
Can you swim at the Pont du Gard?
Yes. In summer many people swim in the Gardon beneath the bridge, and canoes and kayaks paddle down from Collias through the gorges. Check the river conditions on the day, since water levels change after heavy rain.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in the Gard?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in the Gard cost?
Across our 44 villas in the Gard, weekly rates typically range from £2,400 to £5,800, with the most affordable from around £2,000 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to the Gard from the UK?
Ryanair runs seasonal flights from London Stansted to Nîmes, usually from spring to early autumn. Montpellier and Marseille airports also serve the area, and by rail you can take the Eurostar to Paris and then the TGV to Nîmes or Avignon. Our concierge can arrange car hire and transfers.
Are there villas in the Gard for large groups?
Yes. Our Gard collection includes properties with up to 21 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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44 villas, mas and châteaux in the Gard, booked direct with our concierge on hand