12th century castle - Authentic apartment - 4 beds

Castle in Castelnau-Valence, France

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Pat Simon
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

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Live the life of a squire!

Welcome to the Château de Castelnau, nestled in a charming hamlet 15 minutes from Uzès. Here, calm, authenticity and serenity immerse you in history. Enjoy your stay to discover Uzès, Nîmes, Arles, Avignon, Provence, Camargue and Cévennes.

During your stay, we will offer you a tour of the Tower with panoramic views of 64 villages. A rare and unforgettable experience.

The space
🏰 Historic apartment in the castle

Experience history in the former apartments of the Marquis de Valfons: 18th-century hardwood floors, French-style ceilings. Great for relaxing with family or friends.

🛏 Bedrooms

Combined bedroom and living room: 160 × 200 double bed, sofa, armchairs, coffee table

Master bedroom: 2 single beds (90 x 190 cm), four-poster bed (120 x 190 cm), 2 desks, wardrobe, 4 bedside tables

Bathroom with bathtub and toilet (accessed from the master bedroom)

🍳 Kitchen

Fully equipped kitchen (microwave, no oven)

Large table with 5 chairs, armchair, wardrobe, and sideboard

🌿 Outdoor & Relaxation

Quiet terrace and garden with furniture
Library and board games
Wi-Fi available

⚠️ No heating or air conditioning – choose your clothing according to the season

For a three-day stay, you can discover our Golden Triangle:

📍 Day 1 — Uzès & Pont du Gard (20–25 minutes)
🚗 Drive
Château → Uzès: ~20 min
🏛️ Morning: Uzès (2.5 to 3 hours)
Place aux Herbes (market on Saturdays)
Duchy of Uzès + Bermonde Tower
Fenestrelle Tower
Medieval Historic Center
🍴 Noon
Lunch on Place aux Herbes
🌉 Afternoon: Pont du Gard (~15 min)
Pont du Gard
Bridge walk
Swimming / Canoeing
Museum
👉 Perfect for the end of the day
🌿 Day 2 — Cévennes: Bambouseraie & Musée du Désert (30 minutes)
🚗 Drive
Château → Bamboo Grove in the Cévennes: ~30 minutes
🎋 Morning: Bamboo Grove (2 hours)
Giant bamboos
Japanese garden
Laotian village
Redwoods
Vegetal Labyrinth
🍴 Noon
Lunch in Anduze
🏞️ Afternoon
Cevennes Road
Desert Museum (1.5 hours)
👉 River swimming option
🏛️ Day 3 — Nîmes & Roman heritage (25 min)
🚗 Drive
Château → Nîmes: ~25 min
🏟️ Morning: Historic Center (3 hours)
Arènes de Nîmes
Maison Carrée
Tour Magne
Gardens of the Fountain
🍴 Noon
Downtown
🏺 Afternoon
Strolling / shopping
👉 Option: Pont du Gard


🌄 To discover


Uzès and Vézénobres

Nîmes, Arles, Avignon.

Pont du Gard, wine routes, typical villages

Provence, Camargue, and Cévennes
Ideal for: a cultural weekend, a family getaway, a romantic trip, or a peaceful vacation.

Guest access
Stay in a 12th-century castle, admire a Louis XIII canopy bed, and let's explore a tower together with views of 64 villages—an authentic and unforgettable experience.


Guests can use the entire ground floor apartment consisting of a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and garden terrace.

Other things to note
This includes board games and a library with books.

No heating and air conditioning.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Valley view
City skyline view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 495 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 75 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Where you’ll be

Castelnau-Valence, Occitanie, France
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Neighborhood highlights

Castelnau Valence Castle, 15 minutes from Uzès

Meet your host

Superhost
309 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Montpellier, Université de droit
My work: Corporate lawyer
For a journey through time, the history of castles under the old regime, a panoramic view from the top of the battlements, follow us and live your life as a lord!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm