Close to the heart of Pézenas, this joyful and modern villa is all about spending quality time with loved ones whilst being a short stroll from one of southern France’s most exquisite towns.

All on one level, this family home is bright and spacious with its living-dining space, wonderfully equipped kitchen and four attractive bedrooms for up to eight guests. A delightful adjoining apartment annexe with its own living area offers a further two bedrooms and is also included when booking the higher rate.

Relax in the main villa by the large TV with Netflix, Amazon and Freeview, enjoy laidback meals together or step outside onto the wrap-around decked terrace with a lovely outlook to the picturesque front garden with splashes of summer colour and space for children to play.

Through the smart and contemporary kitchen, doors lead out to an al-fresco terrace, perfect for lazy long lunches or summer barbecues. A safety gate then takes you to the glorious swimming pool with a splash area that youngsters may especially enjoy, surrounded by poolside loungers and impressive palms.

Villa Yucca also benefits from a fantastic position, just on the edge of Pézenas with a boulangerie and supermarket within a short walk and restaurants close by. Wander into the historic heart of Pézenas, under 2km away, and be amazed by the town’s beauty, charm and heritage. Explore the medieval lanes, visit the 14th century market and peruse little shops before finding a characterful café or restaurant. If you are staying in July or August then look out for the vibrant night markets on a Friday evening with live music, good local food and wine.

There is plenty more to discover across this beguiling region whether its idyllic wine villages and Languedoc vineyards or the sandy shores and family attractions of the Mediterranean coastline. Hire boats on the Canal du Midi, canoe along the River Orb, devour oysters by the Étang de Thau or spend time soaking up the ambience

in nearby Béziers.  

Then there’s Carcassonne and Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, perhaps also Montpellier. Not to mention the Minervois villages of Aigne and Minerve, just perfect for yet more walking, wine-tasting and adventure across this captivating and diverse part of southern France.

Villa Yucca is just on the edge of one of Hérault’s most enchanting towns, Pézenas, and close to so much of the captivating Languedoc region.

In a partly residential area on the edge of town, wander down the little lane and the nearest bakery and supermarkets are just a five to ten minute stroll away. There are also places to eat within the local area or continue on to the heart of Pézenas, about 2km away, and dine in one of the many excellent restaurants without having to drive home.

Pézenas is a jewel of southern France, well-known for its associations with Molière but also for its historic Saturday morning market which dates back to the 14th century and is one of the best markets in the region. The architecture is also so impressive, not just the medieval lanes but also the 16th to 18th century maisons, and it’s a joy to explore the town’s little antique shops and galleries.

Stop off for a coffee or ice-cream, pick up some local delicacies from a patisserie or just soak up the ambience with a glass of local wine in one of the many cafes. If staying in July and August then check to see if ‘Les Estivales’ is taking place on a Friday evening – an atmospheric festival when Pézenas comes alive with street-food, live entertainment and lots of wine.

Wine-lovers will no doubt be keen to visit some of the wonderful wineries and vineyards that can be found close by as well as a wealth of characterful wine villages also waiting to be explored. Or perhaps you would rather enjoy a glass of chilled white wine in Mèze (22km) accompanied by fresh oysters from the Étang de Thau.

The beaches of the Mediterranean around Cap d'Agde and Marseillan Plage (25km) are around half an hour by car or head to the lovely town of Sète (42km) for more sandy shores. Along this coastline you will find beautiful stretches of beach, watersports and other family attractions such as waterparks, theme parks and sporting activities.

Lac du Salagou (34km) is an attractive area to visit with picturesque walking paths, mountain biking, lakeside spots for picnics as well as kayaking, canoeing, wind-surfing and paddle-boarding. There are further opportunities to canoe or kayak in Cessenon-sur-Orb (40km) or in the vibrant town of Béziers (25km), also a great place to spend some time.

Admire yet more glorious scenery by hiring a boat along the Canal du Midi, about half an hour away, where there are also plenty of cycling and walking opportunities. Golf-lovers only need to travel 14km to the 18-hole Golf Saint Thomas.

For even more spectacular days out, visit two of the many unesco World Heritage sites across southern France including Carcassonne (100km) and Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert (45km), also known as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’.

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