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The View at the Top

Life in Uzès

There are some fantastic views in the world that you can wake up to every day. For me, this one ranks pretty high. Fate took me to the real estate office in Uzès to check out where I might live. With 55 steps to climb to my tower apartment, I’m still thankful and amazed I’m in France.

Living modern in an ancient tower

Just because the apartment’s walls are stone and there’s a spiral, narrow staircase doesn’t mean you have to live like a monk. I wanted to keep some “monastic” elements intact when I moved into this apartment. But would my love for bright colors — especially red and yellow —  be at odds with the look I was going for?

The building entrance

Located directly opposite the Palace of the Duchy of Uzes, the apartment building is only steps away from the village marketplace… and the town’s bell in the tower next to me rings every hour and a half from 7 am until 10 pm.

 

Place aux Herbes

Walking from the front of the apartment building down the street to the left leads to small shops and cafes.

 

People head down this street to the open market on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

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Taking the road to the right around the Palace leads to the town’s main street.

A glimpse inside

Once you enter the apartment building on the ground floor, a handsome foyer leads to the first-floor apartments. (Yes, there are apartments on the ground floor, too.)

Just up the steps …

 

Then, the fun begins. Take 20 steps on the spiral staircase to my apartment door.

…  to the living room.

Up more steps… The Master Bedoom with a View

 

The Guest Room- with a View

 

 

So, what do you think? 

Day trip from Uzes to the Cevennes

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  1. Hello Deborah,

    I’ve just seen the french garden furniture set on the balcony of your guest room. This year I might paint it turquoise. It still is in good shape but, needs some attention and care.

    With happy greetings from Augsburg, Bavaria.

    Susanne

    1. I love we’re still in touch after all these years. Yes, that’s your garden furniture on my terrace in my first apartment. I still miss that place! Hoping you’ll find time to come this way soon… or I might end up on a trip to Bavaria! Sounds wonderful. Keep in touch!

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