My vacation home, L'Orée des Mages, is located in the Gard department of Occitanie, in the small village of Saint-Julien-de-Cassagnas 30500, part of the Alès metropolitan area, 16 minutes from the city, next to a disused railroad line slated to be converted into a greenway.<br><br>A bakery and a grocery store, offering local products, are a 10-minute walk from the house—perfect for getting some fresh air in the morning before breakfast and bringing back crispy croissants and fresh bread for everyone to enjoy. Les Mages, 6 km away, and Saint-Ambroix, 7 km away, have everything you need.<br><br>The Alès shopping district and the hospital are both a 16-minute drive from the house.<br><br>At the foot of the Cévennes, L’Orée des Mages and its large, fenced-in property will let you experience the kind of vacation that leaves you with stars in your eyes.<br><br>With its play area for toddlers, trampoline, ping-pong table, pétanque court, and private heated pool, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy before or after your hikes in the Cévennes mountains and the many nearby attractions (Pont du Gard, the Uzès Market, the Anduze Bamboo Grove, picturesque villages like Barjac, Vézénobres, and Aiguèzes, the Bramabiau Abyss, the Trabuc Cave, and more).<br><br>And since you’ve chosen the Gard region and the tranquility of Saint-Julien-de-Cassagnas, why not take the opportunity to discover local producers and artisans? They’ll be happy to give you a glimpse into their daily lives. You can sample excellent products (olive oils, fruits, vegetables, artisanal whiskey, wines, nougat, and more) and perhaps take home a souvenir (soaps, pottery, basketry, artistic ironwork, …)<br><br>DESCRIPTION<br><br>HOUSE FOR 10 PEOPLE + ADJOINING STUDIO FOR AN ADDITIONAL 2 PEOPLE<br><br>212 m² house, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (3 en suite), 5 toilets, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, mezzanine play area, …including an adjoining studio with sleeping accommodations, a bathroom, and a toilet. 2,700 m² lot with a 9 x 4.50 m heated pool, bocce court, trampoline, ping-pong table, children’s play area, sandbox, …, fenced property, parking for 5 cars, 4 of which are under cover.<br><br>AMENITIES<br><br>FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN: 2 coffee makers, teapot, oven, microwave, 2 refrigerators (+1 in the studio), 1 freezer, dishwasher, 2 raclette ovens, 2 crepe makers, food processor, electric juicer, toaster, … <br><br>BATHROOMS: hair dryer, space heater, soap and shampoo<br><br>LAUNDRY ROOM: washing machine, dryer, and clothesline.<br><br>HI-FI: Wi-Fi, TV, Bose speaker, keyboard + 27-inch monitor + mouse (upon request)<br><br>BABY EQUIPMENT: 2 travel cribs, 2 high chairs, 2 strollers, 1 car seat, bottle warmer, baby food maker, 2 baby monitors, 1 baby bathtub, 1 potty and toilet seat reducer, cutlery. Paid option<br><br>LINENS: Linens are included in the rental price. They include sheets and pillowcases, bath towels, and kitchen towels.<br><br>CLEANING FEE NOT INCLUDED: 150 € to be paid on site<br><br>Would you like to enjoy an unforgettable vacation with all the comforts, with family or friends, in an idyllic setting on the outskirts of a village and at the foot of the Cévennes?<br><br>Don’t wait—book now!