Located between Nîmes and Uzès, Villa Parenthèse is a contemporary architect-designed retreat set amongst peaceful Mediterranean landscaped gardens. Just ten minutes from Nîmes and twenty minutes from Uzès, it combines refined design, generous outdoor living spaces and easy access to some of the region’s most remarkable cultural and natural sites.
Built almost entirely on one level, the villa combines crisp white façades with traditional dry-stone walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows blur the boundaries between inside and out. At its heart, a spacious living room with deep white linen sofas and a wood-burning stove opens onto the terraces and pool, alongside an open-plan kitchen centred around a generous island and an indoor dining area overlooking the water.
A gallery-style corridor adorned with artworks and artisan pieces leads to the four air-conditioned bedrooms, each opening directly onto the terrace. The principal suite and the second suite each have their own bathroom, the third bedroom can be set up with a king-size bed or twin beds, and the fourth, with its custom-made bunk bed, is ideal for families. The villa sleeps up to ten guests, with a maximum of eight adults.
Outside, the 14-metre pool runs along the façade beside a vast wooden terrace lined with sun loungers, while a Jacuzzi sits beneath the strawberry trees. The covered terrace, with its summer kitchen, outdoor dining area and lounge, sets the scene for long lunches and films beneath the stars thanks to an outdoor projector. An illuminated pétanque court, table tennis, hammocks and four bicycles complete the picture, and a Japanese-inspired garden offers a quieter corner for contemplation.
On the lower level of the house, reached from the garden, a private wellness area with sauna and massage room invites guests to fully unwind. Massages, aqua gym, fitness sessions and personal coaching can be arranged upon request.
Below the house stands Danièle’s workshop, which remains unoccupied throughout your stay. It can be visited on Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., while the pool, Jacuzzi and sauna are being maintained, and some of the decorative pieces found in the villa can be purchased there.
The Roman monuments of Nîmes are ten minutes away, while Uzès, its renowned market and the Pont du Gard can be reached in around twenty. Vineyards, olive groves and villages such as Collias, Castillon-du-Gard and Lussan surround the property, and the beaches of Le Grau-du-Roi and the wild landscapes of the Camargue are less than an hour’s drive.
Available from mid-March until mid-November, Villa Parenthèse is a peaceful retreat for families and friends seeking comfort, beautiful design and easy access to the history, nature and gastronomy of Provence and Occitanie.
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Sleeps: 10 (maximum 8 adults + 2 children)
House surface: 250 m2
Outdoor surface: 3,500 m2
No. of Bedrooms: 4
No. of Bathrooms/ Shower rooms: 4
Swimming pool (14 x 4 m, depth 1.45 m with a 0.25 m children’s beach, not heated, submerged automatic safety cover)
Internet WiFi
Air conditioning
Four-seat Jacuzzi
Sauna and massage room
Outdoor cinema with projector and motorised screen
Four bicycles
Parking area up to 5 cars
*Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
Two bedrooms can be reached without any steps. Do not hesitate to contact us for further details so that we can help you assess whether the villa suits your needs.
Ground floor:
Entrance hall
Gallery-style corridor with artworks and artisan pieces
Living room with wood-burning stove and smart TV
Open-plan kitchen with central island
Dining area overlooking the pool
Back kitchen with laundry facilities and storage
Master suite (180 x 200 cm bed) with dressing room, desk area and en-suite bathroom (round bathtub, walk-in shower, double washbasin, separate toilet)
Double bedroom (180 x 200 cm bed) with dressing area and en-suite shower room (walk-in shower, double washbasin, separate toilet)
Double bedroom (180 x 200 cm bed, convertible into twin beds)
Family bedroom (180 x 200 cm bed convertible into twin beds, plus bunk bed with two 90 cm beds) with a small shower room (walk-in shower and washbasin)
Bathroom (bathtub, shower and double washbasin)
Separate toilet with washbasin
All bedrooms open directly onto the terrace
Step-free access to two bedrooms, a few steps to the others
Underground:
Wellness area, accessible from the garden only
Sauna
Massage table
Day bed
Shower, washbasin and separate toilet
Air Conditioning & Heating:
The entire house is fully equipped with air-conditioning and heating through a silent ducted ceiling system
Individual temperature control in each bedroom
Wood-burning stove in the living room
Kitchen equipment:
Open-plan kitchen with central island
Four-zone induction hob with integrated extractor hood
Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Freezer
Nespresso coffee machine
Filter coffee maker
Kettle
Toaster
Blender and food processor
Air fryer
Steam cooker
Other equipment:
Washer-dryer
Iron and ironing board
Dyson vacuum cleaner
Hairdryers
Smart TVs in all bedrooms and in the living room (Netflix and Prime Video)
Bose speaker in the living room
Baby equipment: travel cot, booster seat, baby bath, bottle warmer, changing mat
Leisure:
Wellness area: sauna and massage room
Jacuzzi
Outdoor cinema with projector and motorised screen
Illuminated pétanque court
Table tennis
Badminton
Pool volleyball net and pool games
Board games and library
Four bicycles
Internet WiFi
*Massages, fitness, aqua gym and personal coaching available upon request
Outdoor amenities:
Swimming pool (14 x 4 m, depth 1.45 m, 0.25 m children’s beach, not heated) with submerged automatic safety cover
Wooden pool terrace of 250 m2
Sun loungers
Parasols
Pergola
Poolside bar
Four-seat Jacuzzi under the strawberry trees
Covered outdoor living area of 40 m2 with lounge, dining area and outdoor cinema
Summer kitchen (induction hob, refrigerator, coffee machine, kettle, gas plancha and gas barbecue)
JBL sound system in the outdoor lounge
Outdoor shower and WC
Two hammocks
Illuminated pétanque court
Table tennis
Mediterranean garden, fully enclosed by dry-stone walls and not overlooked
Outdoor lighting
Private parking for five cars behind an automatic gate
Local area:
Villa Parenthèse lies within the commune of Nîmes, between the Roman city and Uzès, in a landscape of garrigue, vineyards and olive groves. The Arena, the Maison Carrée and the Jardins de la Fontaine are around ten minutes away, Uzès and the Pont du Gard around twenty, and the Camargue and the beaches of Le Grau-du-Roi and La Grande-Motte less than an hour. A bus stop on line 71, a five-minute walk from the villa, serves the city centre.
Nîmes-Garons Airport (20 KM / 30 minutes by car)
Beach, Le Grau-du-Roi (50 KM / 50 minutes by car)
City Centre, Nîmes (7 KM / 10 minutes by car)
Golf de Nîmes Vacquerolles (8 KM / 15 minutes by car)
Local shops, Nîmes (4 KM / 10 minutes by car)
Included in the Rental Price:
Welcome hamper
Bed and household linens (beds made on arrival)
(extra cot bed and baby bath available upon request)
Bath towels and pool towels
Electricity, water
Internet WiFi
End of stay cleaning fees
Additional Charges (optional services available upon request):
Extra cleaning
Travel insurance
Rental Conditions:
Children welcome. They must be under adult supervision when using the household amenities.
Upon arrival, guests are kindly asked to sign a liability waiver, covering the use of the swimming pool and the property’s amenities.
Pets are not allowed
Parties and events are not allowed
Smoking not allowed inside the house
The house must be returned in the same condition of check-in
Guest Arrival:
Language spoken by staff : English – French
Check-in : after 5 p.m. / Check-out : before 10 a.m.
Security deposit : EUR 3,000 by credit card hold
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