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Flaux du Cap, a house in Southern France.
Flaux du Cap, a house in Southern France.
Flaux du Cap is in the centre of the village of Flaux, which is around 6 km from Uzès in Languedoc-Roussillon, Southern France. Situated deep in a valley, the origins of the commune of Flaux date back to the Roman era.
Between the sea and the Cévennes Mountains, Uzès, the First Duchy of France (the closest town to Flaux) is worth discovering.This is a rural area heavily marked by diversified agriculture including vineyards, fruit trees, asparagus and picholine olive groves.
Originally a barn, this charming south facing country house has been extended and recently renovated but retains its characteristics creating a traditional Provencal atmosphere with modern living. The tiled floors, part stonewalls and beamed ceilings add to the country feel and relaxed atmosphere.
The house at ground level is open plan, all the spacious rooms inter leading. In the comfortable living room, the large stone fireplace forms the focal point. French windows open onto the terrace and the pretty garden. New modern bathrooms together with a new Kitchen have been installed and the house redecorated providing a light, stylish and bright feel. Central heating has also been added.
The dining terrace is south facing and one of the highlights of the house leading onto the garden and pool. There is a well-equipped country kitchen (including two large fridge/freezers, dishwasher, microwave and a 5 gas burner with oven) leading to the spacious dining room.
The kitchen also has access to the terrace and garden. Adjacent the kitchen there is a storage /utility room with a washing machine and dryer.
There are four bedrooms (two double and two single) and three bathrooms, including an en suite to the principle bedroom The house is set in a south facing garden of +/_ 850 m² and includes a swimming pool (4 x 9.5 m).
A satellite TV, VCR and a hifi are provided.
Flaux du Cap is ideal for summer or winter holidays. Should you be interested in the house and require more information please contact either Sue on +27 (0)21 794 8562 or ourselves.
As to the area, the first traces of occupation in Uzès are found on the banks of the River Alzon, close to the source of the Eure. An oppidum (iron age settlement) was built at the top of the hill, and in the 5th century the town was known as 'Ucetia'.
In 50AD, the Romans built a 50 km long aqueduct, the main part being the Pont du Gard, which crosses the River Gardon. Uzès was a Bishopric town from the 5th century up to the French Revolution.
The Bishops of Uzès were very powerful and had the right to mint coins and dispense justice. Religious wars resulted in the destruction of all the churches at the time. In 1661-62, the writer Jean Racine stayed in Uzès and his 'Lettres d'Uzès', sent to his Parisian friends, are a precious record of town life at this time.
The 20th century has seen the town's re-birth. Uzès town center was listed in 1965, at the instigation of Malraux, and from then on restoration of the town's considerable heritage began.
Pottery, truffles (and thats why therere so many Oak trees around.....), wines, asparagus, olives and olive oils are just some of the wonderful and delicious products you'll find in the shops and stalls of Uzès.
Today, the town with its rich heritage offers a variety of activities and entertainments including festivals, fairs and markets.
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