Gard

On the edge of the Cévennes, this pretty family-run country hotel is ideal for visits to Roman Provence, Avignon, beaches, rivers and hiking

Come to the wild Cévennes to hike, ride, kayak down the Hérault river – or just revel in your pretty, generous house, pool and garden space

Wonderful, warm, rustic-chic B&B plus barn surrounded by vineyards, orchards, rivers, gorges and ‘plus beaux villages’

Well-loved Provençal country house with a swimming pool. Hike or bike in the surrounding hills, explore Roman towns and medieval villages

Eco-conscious B&B with spacious rooms in an arty village near Uzès. Stroll into town for potteries, art galleries, museums and restaurants

Beautifully restored 14th century château with delightful grounds. Explore the markets, countryside and wild swimming spots

Plenty of uncluttered easy space both in and out by the private pool - children love the freedom - great wine, food, and cycling country

Up in the Cévennes, this big, beautiful family house has superb views, a fine kitchen, lots of space and masses to do and see

A stylish family retreat in beautiful, much-loved Uzès… find sunny or shady spots in the garden, enjoy laps in the pool

Wonderfully comfortable apartments – take all three and come with family or friends. Plenty of dining spaces inside and out, terraces, pool

Sit in the town square to people-gaze, splash in the shared plunge pool, head off to Uzès, Nîmes, the sea. Return to much comfort and charm

The gentle deep-tread stairs, as befits a grand house, lead to a vast bedroom with vineyard views - on the top floor but worth every step

A peaceful place in old Uzès, with a gorgeous garden and lovely rooms divided between the ‘summerhouse’ and the big house

A swish bolthole for two near charming villages. Cool off in the pool, cycle past sunflower fields, sip local rosé and bring the dog

Two friendly gites on a former farm between Montpellier and Nîmes, with amazing views, a huge shared pool, and delicious dinners an option

Beautifully restored château with a sunny terrace and magnificent views. Organic breakfasts and wild swimming spots await

Come for warm friendly Dutch hosts, top-notch apartments, and a lavender-fringed pool with a great view. Oh, and rose champagne on arrival

Pure Cévennes: a remote old stone farmhouse with all mod cons; a delightful couple to welcome wild walkers, remote-seekers, Provence-lovers