Chez Zaza France

Chez Zaza is much more than just a luxury villa in the Languedoc. It’s a unique and beautiful estate which is the much-loved home of two authors in love with the region. It has also been featured in several home decorating books and has been the backdrop for a cookbook.
The property is made up of two magnificent homes; a beautifully restored ancient stone farmhouse and a restored Maison de Maître. There is also a rustic deluxe cabin in the woods plus a recent addition – a fabulous treehouse between the oak trees, made lovingly by hand by the owners themselves.
Furnishings and equipment are beautiful and of high quality and create a comfortable and attractive home for guests There are antiques, gorgeous modern pieces (many of them bespoke and handmade), pottery, artwork and a personal collection of American quilts (the owner is also a quilt collector and historian). Each house has its own well stocked brand new ‘chef’s’ kitchen with high-end equipment.
In the farmhouse, everything is totally air-conditioned whilst the Maison de Maître enjoys huge thick walls, keeping it remarkably cool and fresh throughout the summer. There are also two charming and well-equipped outdoor kitchens and dining areas, plus a fabulous newly built BBQ area with grills (charcoal and gas), planchas and paella burners.
The cabin in the woods is a romantic hideaway with two beautiful leafy terraces, one of which has its own mini-kitchen for alfresco coffee and drinks. The treehouse is for the adventurous and romantic who will adore the amazing views from its terrace and the trees that weave their way through the house.
Outdoors, the private and tranquil grounds are beautiful and full of parkland (10 acres) with terraces, lawns (one with a pond and fountain), flower gardens, woodland and a swimming pool with views over rolling fields of sunflowers and lavender. Below the Maison de Maître is a meandering lavender garden with meditation bench and lots of hammocks are tucked away throughout the grounds.
For the energetic there are eight bicycles, pétanque, table tennis and badminton. There is also a gym and a large range of good exercise equipment including an elliptical machine, weights, bench and trax.
The estate faces the foothills of the Cévennes mountains and is surrounded by rolling hills of vineyards, sunflowers and evergreen oak. Situated on a little hill and built around a tree shaded courtyard, it is a beautiful and tranquil little hamlet with glorious 360-degree views. The estate has been lovingly converted by the creative owners over 25 years. Evidence of a Roman temple has been found just below the property.
Chez Zaza is wonderfully located; only a few kilometers from the fabulous and utterly charming rural villages of Sauve and Sommieres. The area is abundant with local vineyards, like Pic St Loup and Faugères, beautiful walks and ancient villages with colourful markets, restaurants and art and craft galleries. Beaches are only 45 minutes away whilst river swimming and canoeing or kayaking are only 20 minutes away. There are plenty of festivals, exhibitions and musical events in local villages and towns, such as Nîmes (35 min), Montpellier (45 min), Uzès (40 min), Arles (50 min), Sète (60 min), Avignon (60 min) and fine cultural sites such as the Pont-du-Gard (50 min).
It’s not surprising that many guests come back to Chez Zaza year after year and say that it’s nothing short of paradise. The owners think the same.Chez Zaza enjoys a superb location just a short drive from a number of charming rural villages such as Sauve and Sommieres, not to mention the beautiful towns of Nimes, Montpellier and Avignon.
It is an unspoilt area where you can still feel the atmosphere of old fashioned French rural life. You can drive for hours down windy roads and see few other cars.
The surrounding countryside is filled with green oaks, micocoulier trees, vineyards, wild flowers and herbs, rivers and medieval villages.
It is a paradise for outdoor sport lovers: horse-riding, golf, tennis, river/beach swimming, canoeing, trekking and other mountain activities are all available within a short distance.
The cultural life is equally exciting, with plenty of art galleries, festivals, theatres, music events and a lot more. There are excellent restaurants, shops and lively street markets.
Last but not least, there are the wines. The Pic Saint Loup, one of the hottest new wine regions of France, is just 20 minutes away. The owner know many local producer and will be happy to recommend the best places to visit.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests.  If there is anything you would like to arrange for your stay, please contact the Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Team who will be happy to help. We can usually help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service- Extra cleaning- Private Chef- Cook/catering- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting service- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
This is by no means an exhaustive list, so please just contact Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Team to help you arrange any of those little extras that can really make the difference.