We bought La Soleillade because of its quiet location, southerly aspect and the warm welcome of our French neighbours who have become life long friends. We have stayed in all the departments of the Languedoc but chose the department of Gard because its the greenest and the most easterly with direct connections to north south autoroutes. La Soleillade is situated in the most southerly corner of the
region known as the Gard Provencal. My husband and I have spent many years visiting and living in France and decided on retirement to move to 'the Sud' for a more leisurely style of life. We live on the first floor and have our own entrance. We are on hand, if required, otherwise you will not be disturbed. I love meeting people, introducing them to this historic region and sharing all my tips to make their holiday truly memorable. La Soleillade is situated on the edge of the sleepy southern French village of Laudun. We have a direct bus service to Avignon and the village itself has all amenities, bank ATM, Pharmacy, Boulangerie, Tabac and also a very well stocked little supermarket and petrol station within walking distance. There’s a good selection of local restaurants but you may prefer to self cater and BBQ at home beside the pool. Nestling amongst the vineyards of the southern Cotes du Rhone La Soleillade is particularly suitable for wine buffs as you are surrounded by the major wineries of Laudun, Lirac, Tavel and Chateauneuf du Pape. Avignon is 20 mins away with its arts festival in July. You have three of the most beautiful villages in France within a 20 km radius and you can discover the World Heritage Sites of Orange and the Pont du Gard or visit Arles and follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh or just wander the cobbled streets and enjoy the weekly Provencal market in the Duchy of Uzes. No matter what time of year you choose to visit, La Soleillade offers you a tranquil base to return to after a day exploring this historic region.