Aire in Uzès
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SeasideBill replied on 28/04/2022 18:31
Posted on 28/04/2022 18:31
Don’t know the Aire but know the area well. Looking at very positive comments on Park4night it seems a wine purchase in the farm shop would be a good outcome on both sides. I love a bit of wine tasting (part of the French experience) and almost always buy some wine from such places. If you enjoy wine you’ll be buying some anyway so it’s a win-win. Languedoc reds are generally very good and not silly prices.
replied on 28/04/2022 18:43
Posted on 28/04/2022 18:31 by SeasideBillDon’t know the Aire but know the area well. Looking at very positive comments on Park4night it seems a wine purchase in the farm shop would be a good outcome on both sides. I love a bit of wine tasting (part of the French experience) and almost always buy some wine from such places. If you enjoy wine you’ll be buying some anyway so it’s a win-win. Languedoc reds are generally very good and not silly prices.
SeasideBill replied on 28/04/2022 18:51
Posted on 28/04/2022 18:43 byYes, we know the area so well and love Uzès. Usually drive in on market day but finding there is an Aire is great. From what I am reading it would be well to turn up the day before market day to be sure of a place. Sadly, for various reasons we haven't been to the area for a few years, but we'll make it our first port of call next month.
Do we enjoy wine.... ummm.. let me think....
replied on 28/04/2022 19:01
Posted on 28/04/2022 18:51 by SeasideBillHic 😎
SteveL replied on 29/04/2022 07:57
Posted on 29/04/2022 07:57
Looks very nice and they produce three Rose wines, our choice in the hot weather.😀 Strangely enough, just before reading this thread I was looking at an Aire in Arles. Unfortunately although ideally situated, I ruled it out. The area alongside the Rhone looked rather run down and on street view (admittedly a moment in time, although looking rather permanent ) occupied by travellers.
hitchglitch replied on 29/04/2022 08:37
Posted on 29/04/2022 08:37
Usèz is a nice town although parking can be tricky. I recommend staying at Bagnols-sur-ceze. There is an Aire in the town although I wouldn’t use it. We shall be staying at our usual site in about a month’s time; Les Genêts d’Or. ACSI and right on the river Cèze.
Surely wine tasting is for tourists? I avoid vineyards like the plague. Best value is supermarkets..
replied on 29/04/2022 09:32
Posted on 29/04/2022 08:37 by hitchglitchUsèz is a nice town although parking can be tricky. I recommend staying at Bagnols-sur-ceze. There is an Aire in the town although I wouldn’t use it. We shall be staying at our usual site in about a month’s time; Les Genêts d’Or. ACSI and right on the river Cèze.
Surely wine tasting is for tourists? I avoid vineyards like the plague. Best value is supermarkets..
SeasideBill replied on 29/04/2022 09:52
Posted on 29/04/2022 08:37 by hitchglitchUsèz is a nice town although parking can be tricky. I recommend staying at Bagnols-sur-ceze. There is an Aire in the town although I wouldn’t use it. We shall be staying at our usual site in about a month’s time; Les Genêts d’Or. ACSI and right on the river Cèze.
Surely wine tasting is for tourists? I avoid vineyards like the plague. Best value is supermarkets..
hitchglitch replied on 29/04/2022 12:38
Posted on 29/04/2022 09:32 byWe know some campsites we like in the area and usually drive to Uzès for market day. Having found the Aire I'd like to give it a try, just to be staying in the town for a change.
On the Cèze, we have stayed at La Vallée Verte as it's walking distance from les Cascades de Sautadet, but there is now a Camping-Car Park at La Roque-sur-Cèze, a village we love, even nearer the falls so we will try that this time.
What's wrong with the Aire at Bagnols-sur-Cèze may I ask? Just for future reference; we were not planning on using it.
Posted on 29/04/2022 12:38
The Aire in Bagnols is really a small extension to the car park. Enough said!
No, I have never been to a tasting in a “Cave” in 60 years of visiting France but have stuck my head in a few cellars/shops in Beaune and Fleurie. The wines seemed overpriced to me so I wasn’t tempted. Perhaps I am missing something?
eurortraveller replied on 29/04/2022 13:13
Posted on 29/04/2022 13:13
I suggest lunch at Terroirs in the main square at Uzes - perhaps just a platter of cold meats and a glass or two of their local wine - either sit in the sun outside or sit in shade under the arcades depending on the weather. Ask the boss what he has chosen as his house wine - trust him because he has taste and style - and if you like it buy a couple of bottles of it in the restaurant shop, or note the name and go to the vineyard. But either way it won’t be cheap - and the supermarkets won’t have it.
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