Description

Situated between Uzès and the Pont du Gard, in the historic center of the old Provençal village of Collias and behind a magnificent cut-stone façade, lies a rare property complex totaling 804 m² on a 979 m² plot. It is designed to host a high-end hospitality business—such as a prestigious guesthouse or a continuation of the existing family-run hotel (which previously held a "2 Macarons" rating). From the very first moment, this unique property captivates with its authenticity, preserved architecture, and elegant atmosphere.

Upon entering, the charming layout reveals itself around an intimate central patio. Stone façades, antique staircases, exposed beams, and fine materials all bear witness to the historic character of these buildings.

The complex consists of two three-story buildings, harmoniously connected by a central kitchen and functional utility areas.

Restored with respect for the local Vers-Pont du Gard stone and Languedoc charm, the layout is as follows: The main Bastide features an elegant 120 m² reception area, ideal for welcoming discerning guests or hosting private events in conjunction with the kitchen. Two magnificent vaulted stone rooms open onto a shaded garden.

The sleeping quarters comprise seven air-conditioned suites spread across two levels, offering generous floor areas ranging from 21 m² to 47 m².

Each suite offers optimal comfort and a refined atmosphere, featuring personalized décor that harmoniously blends Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Baroque styles.

The second *bastide* features a dedicated wellness area, including a relaxation zone of approximately 65 m² on the ground floor. U

pstairs, there are six additional air-conditioned suites, ranging from 19 m² to 34 m², perfectly suited for high-end hospitality. Their unique style is complemented by all modern amenities. The rooms offer unobstructed views of the historic center and the Collias bell tower, enhancing the sense of serenity.

Outdoors, the property centers around a delightful, pastoral inner courtyard and offers various spaces designed for relaxation and socializing, featuring a 3 x 6-meter pool with a Jacuzzi and counter-current swimming system, two terraces with distinct atmospheres, a wrought-iron bar, and lounge areas.

Large openings create a natural flow between indoors and outdoors, inviting in the gentle Mediterranean climate. Shops, services, schools, and transport links are all nearby.

Agency fees payable by the seller.

The department of Gard in Languedoc-Roussillon region has a distinctly ’Provencal’ feel to it, thanks to its sharing a border with both Provence and the famous ’Camargue’ march region, famed for flamingoes, wild horses and bulls.

That said, the Gard does have distinctly Languedoc-Roussillon region qualities such as the high number of historical sites (Languedoc’s history is far more interesting than Provence’s), the Bull fights at Nimes, and its dramatic landscapes.

In fact, it’s in the Gard that the move away from the Mediterranean into a more continental, mountainous landscape begins. The weather cools the higher you climb, and the coarse river-stone villages so typical of Languedoc’s Mediterranean departments (Herault, Aude and Pyrenees-Orientales) give way to tidy villages of stone houses (limestone and granite).

The vines peter out, and the undulating hills of Herault become jagged and rocky in the Gard, sliced through by Languedoc’s dramatic river gorges. It all starts to feel less hot and exotic and a little more like you’re in the centre of France. The food improves too, with the slightly mundane Mediterranean fare being replaced with richer food more typical of the rest of the country.

The Gard department of Languedoc was important in Roman times, and Nimes’ Maison Carree roman temple and Les Arenes roman amphitheatre are two of the best examples of roman architecture left in the world - and the Pont du Gard the largest remaining Roman aqueduct. Aigues-Mortes was built in the 13th Century by Louis IX as a new port for France, until rising silt rendered it an inland ghost-town.

Today, the Gard is attempting to modernise, like the rest of Languedoc, lead by its capital Nimes. Once a rather ugly city, it has commissioned some of the world’s leading architects (such as Norman Foster) to build extravagant modern buildings.

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