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Château de Pondres

Château de Pondres 2 allée du Pigeonnier
Rated 8.7 in 592 reviews

Château de Pondres, nestled in the picturesque village of Villevieille in the South of France, is a captivating boutique hotel that offers a blend of historical charm and modern comfort. This enchanting 12th-century castle has been meticulously restored, preserving its medieval architecture and heritage while incorporating contemporary amenities for the discerning traveler. Situated amidst lush gardens and centuries-old trees, the surroundings of Château de Pondres are nothing short of idyllic, providing a serene retreat for those seeking tranquility and a taste of French countryside elegance.

Guests at Château de Pondres are greeted with personalized service and attention to detail, which sets the tone for a memorable stay. The hotel features a variety of tastefully decorated rooms and suites, each one offering a unique experience with its own character and modern comforts. The elegant décor reflects the history of the château while providing a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Dining at the château’s restaurant is a delightful experience, where guests can savor regional cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients, all served in an exquisite setting that complements the culinary delights. Additionally, the hotel offers a range of wellness facilities, including a serene spa and a refreshing outdoor pool, perfect for unwinding and relaxation.

Château de Pondres is an ideal base for exploring the rich cultural heritage of the region, including nearby medieval villages, vineyards, and historical sites. Whether for a romantic getaway, a peaceful retreat, or an inspiring venue for events, Château de Pondres offers a unique and intimate experience steeped in history and refined luxury.

 Swimming pool
 Golf courses < 20 km

Climate and Weather

January
 10°
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 3
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
February
 12°
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 11°
 4
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
March
 15°
 4°
 12°
 5
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
April
 18°
 6°
 13°
 7
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
May
 22°
 10°
 16°
 8
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
June
 26°
 14°
 19°
 10
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
July
 30°
 17°
 22°
 12
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
August
 30°
 17°
 23°
 11
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
September
 26°
 14°
 21°
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Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
October
 20°
 10°
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Sun hours / day
 23
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November
 14°
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 20
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December
 11°
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 22
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Michelin Restaurants in Villevieille and near Château de Pondres

Duende in Nîmes
Duende
2 Stars - Excellent cooking2 Stars - Excellent cooking
21.5km / 13.3mi
Monique in Calvisson
Monique
1 Star - High quality cooking
8.7km / 5.4mi
Rouge in Nîmes
Rouge
1 Star - High quality cooking
21.8km / 13.6mi
Skab in Nîmes
Skab
1 Star - High quality cooking
21.9km / 13.6mi
Jérôme Nutile in Nîmes
Jérôme Nutile
1 Star - High quality cooking
22.7km / 14.1mi
La Réserve Rimbaud in Montpellier
La Réserve Rimbaud
1 Star - High quality cooking
26.4km / 16.4mi
Ébullition in Montpellier
Ébullition
1 Star - High quality cooking
27.4km / 17mi
Jardin des Sens in Montpellier
Jardin des Sens
1 Star - High quality cooking
27.8km / 17.3mi
Reflet d'Obione in Montpellier
Reflet d'Obione
1 Star - High quality cookingGreen Star - Sustainable gastronomy
27.8km / 17.3mi
Chapelle Saint-Julien de Montredon
Chapelle Saint-Julien de Montredon
Chapel located in Gard, in France
1.8km / 1.1mi
Château de Pondres, Villevieille
Château de Pondres, Villevieille
50m / 60yd
Dovecote of Pondres
Dovecote of Pondres
Colombary of Pondres' castle
260m / 280yd
Remains of the prehistoric village of Fontbouisse
Remains of the prehistoric village of Fontbouisse
Archaeological site in Villevieille (Gard)
0.9km / 0.57mi
Église de Salinelles
Église de Salinelles
Church located in Gard, in France
1.7km / 1.1mi
Temple de Salinelles
Temple de Salinelles
Church located in Gard, in France
2.1km / 1.3mi
Église Saint-André de Souvignargues
Église Saint-André de Souvignargues
Church located in Gard, in France
3.3km / 2mi
Castle of Sommières
Castle of Sommières
2.7km / 1.7mi
Église Saint-Martin d'Aujargues
Église Saint-Martin d'Aujargues
Church located in Gard, in France
3.4km / 2.1mi
Belfry of Sommières
Belfry of Sommières
2.8km / 1.7mi
Château d'Aujargues
Château d'Aujargues
3.6km / 2.2mi
Aujargues' Protestant Church
Aujargues' Protestant Church
Meeting house located in Gard, in France
3.3km / 2mi
Église Saint-André de Souvignargues
Église Saint-André de Souvignargues
Church located in Gard, in France
2.7km / 1.7mi
War memorial of Sommières
War memorial of Sommières
War memorial of Gard department, France
2.9km / 1.8mi
Temple de l'Église protestante unie de France de Lecques
Temple de l'Église protestante unie de France de Lecques
Meeting house located in Gard, in France
4km / 2.5mi
Villevieille
Villevieille
2km / 1.3mi
Temple de Villevieille
Temple de Villevieille
Meeting house located in Gard, in France
2.2km / 1.4mi
Saint Baudilus' church in Villevieille
Saint Baudilus' church in Villevieille
Church located in Gard, in France
2.3km / 1.4mi
Église Saint-Pons de Sommières
Église Saint-Pons de Sommières
Church located in Gard, in France
2.6km / 1.6mi
Protestant Church, Sommières
Protestant Church, Sommières
Prostestant church in Sommières, France
2.4km / 1.5mi
Église Saint-Martin de Fontanès
Église Saint-Martin de Fontanès
Church located in Gard, in France
2.4km / 1.5mi
Église Saint-Étienne de Lecques
Église Saint-Étienne de Lecques
Church located in Gard, in France
3.8km / 2.4mi
Église Saint-Pierre d'Aspères
Église Saint-Pierre d'Aspères
Church located in Gard, in France
4km / 2.5mi
Meeting house in Aspères
Meeting house in Aspères
Meeting house located in Gard, in France
3.5km / 2.2mi
Église de Saint-Étienne d'Escattes
Église de Saint-Étienne d'Escattes
Church located in Gard, in France
4.8km / 3mi
Église Saint-Martin de Campagne
Église Saint-Martin de Campagne
Church located in Hérault, in France
5.3km / 3.3mi
Église Saint-Étienne de Saussines
Église Saint-Étienne de Saussines
Church located in Hérault, in France
5.5km / 3.4mi
Mas de Christin
5.3km / 3.3mi
Église Saint-Clément de Saint-Clément
Église Saint-Clément de Saint-Clément
Church located in Gard, in France
5.6km / 3.5mi
Saint-Benoit church, Junas
Saint-Benoit church, Junas
Church located in Gard, in France
5.1km / 3.2mi
Temple in Junas
Temple in Junas
Meeting house located in Gard, in France
4.8km / 3mi
Temple de Combas
Temple de Combas
Meeting house located in Gard, in France
5.7km / 3.5mi
Église Saint-Brice de Combas
Église Saint-Brice de Combas
Church located in Gard, in France
5.5km / 3.4mi
Enceinte de Boisseron
Enceinte de Boisseron
5.2km / 3.3mi
Église Saint-Laurent de Boisseron
Église Saint-Laurent de Boisseron
Church located in Hérault, in France
5.3km / 3.3mi
Protestant church on Campagne
Protestant church on Campagne
Meeting house located in Hérault, in France
5.2km / 3.2mi
Temple protestant de Boisseron
Temple protestant de Boisseron
Meeting house located in Hérault, in France
5.4km / 3.3mi
Église Saint-Nazaire-et-Saint-Celse de Buzignargues
Église Saint-Nazaire-et-Saint-Celse de Buzignargues
Church located in Hérault, in France
7.9km / 4.9mi
Château d'Aubais
Château d'Aubais
7.5km / 4.6mi
Château de Montpezat
Château de Montpezat
7.1km / 4.4mi
Église Saint-Barthélémy de Garrigues
Église Saint-Barthélémy de Garrigues
Church located in Hérault, in France
6.2km / 3.9mi
Église Notre-Dame et Saint-André de Congénies
Église Notre-Dame et Saint-André de Congénies
Church located in Gard, in France
6.6km / 4.1mi
Assumption of Our Lady Church of Galargues
Assumption of Our Lady Church of Galargues
Church located in Hérault, in France
6.9km / 4.3mi
Temple de Congénies
Temple de Congénies
Meeting house located in Gard, in France
6.6km / 4.1mi
Temple de l'Église protestante unie de France de Montpezat
Meeting house located in Gard, in France
7.5km / 4.7mi

What to do in Villevieille and near Château de Pondres

Chapelle Saint-Julien de Montredon
Chapelle Saint-Julien de Montredon
Chapel located in Gard, in France
1.8km / 1.1mi
Château de Pondres, Villevieille
Château de Pondres, Villevieille
50m / 60yd
Dovecote of Pondres
Dovecote of Pondres
Colombary of Pondres' castle
260m / 280yd
Remains of the prehistoric village of Fontbouisse
Remains of the prehistoric village of Fontbouisse
Archaeological site in Villevieille (Gard)
0.9km / 0.57mi
Église de Salinelles
Église de Salinelles
Church located in Gard, in France
1.7km / 1.1mi
Temple de Salinelles
Temple de Salinelles
Church located in Gard, in France
2.1km / 1.3mi
Église Saint-André de Souvignargues
Église Saint-André de Souvignargues
Church located in Gard, in France
3.3km / 2mi
Castle of Sommières
Castle of Sommières
2.7km / 1.7mi
Église Saint-Martin d'Aujargues
Église Saint-Martin d'Aujargues
Church located in Gard, in France
3.4km / 2.1mi
Belfry of Sommières
Belfry of Sommières
2.8km / 1.7mi
Château d'Aujargues
Château d'Aujargues
3.6km / 2.2mi
Aujargues' Protestant Church
Aujargues' Protestant Church
Meeting house located in Gard, in France
3.3km / 2mi
Église Saint-André de Souvignargues
Église Saint-André de Souvignargues
Church located in Gard, in France
2.7km / 1.7mi
War memorial of Sommières
War memorial of Sommières
War memorial of Gard department, France
2.9km / 1.8mi
Temple de l'Église protestante unie de France de Lecques
Temple de l'Église protestante unie de France de Lecques
Meeting house located in Gard, in France
4km / 2.5mi
Villevieille
Villevieille
2km / 1.3mi
Temple de Villevieille
Temple de Villevieille
Meeting house located in Gard, in France
2.2km / 1.4mi
Saint Baudilus' church in Villevieille
Saint Baudilus' church in Villevieille
Church located in Gard, in France
2.3km / 1.4mi
Église Saint-Pons de Sommières
Église Saint-Pons de Sommières
Church located in Gard, in France
2.6km / 1.6mi
Protestant Church, Sommières
Protestant Church, Sommières
Prostestant church in Sommières, France
2.4km / 1.5mi
Église Saint-Martin de Fontanès
Église Saint-Martin de Fontanès
Church located in Gard, in France
2.4km / 1.5mi
Église Saint-Étienne de Lecques
Église Saint-Étienne de Lecques
Church located in Gard, in France
3.8km / 2.4mi
Église Saint-Pierre d'Aspères
Église Saint-Pierre d'Aspères
Church located in Gard, in France
4km / 2.5mi
Meeting house in Aspères
Meeting house in Aspères
Meeting house located in Gard, in France
3.5km / 2.2mi
Église de Saint-Étienne d'Escattes
Église de Saint-Étienne d'Escattes
Church located in Gard, in France
4.8km / 3mi
Église Saint-Martin de Campagne
Église Saint-Martin de Campagne
Church located in Hérault, in France
5.3km / 3.3mi
Église Saint-Étienne de Saussines
Église Saint-Étienne de Saussines
Church located in Hérault, in France
5.5km / 3.4mi
Mas de Christin
5.3km / 3.3mi
Église Saint-Clément de Saint-Clément
Église Saint-Clément de Saint-Clément
Church located in Gard, in France
5.6km / 3.5mi
Saint-Benoit church, Junas
Saint-Benoit church, Junas
Church located in Gard, in France
5.1km / 3.2mi

Golf courses

Golf de Nîmes Vacquerolles
Golf de Nîmes Vacquerolles
16.8km / 10.5mi
Golf de Montpellier Massane
Golf de Montpellier Massane
18.7km / 11.6mi
Compact 9 trous
Compact 9 trous
19.1km / 11.9mi
Espace Loisirs Saint-Jean-de-Serres
Espace Loisirs Saint-Jean-de-Serres
19.8km / 12.3mi
Golf Club de Nîmes Campagne
Golf Club de Nîmes Campagne
24km / 14.9mi
Golf Alès-Ribaute
Golf Alès-Ribaute
24.3km / 15.1mi
Golf du Pic Saint-Loup
Golf du Pic Saint-Loup
24.5km / 15.2mi
Le 9 trous Coulondres
Le 9 trous Coulondres
24.5km / 15.2mi
Golf de Castelnau le Lez
Golf de Castelnau le Lez
24.5km / 15.2mi
Le 18 trous Puech
Le 18 trous Puech
25.3km / 15.7mi
Le Compact 5 trous
Le Compact 5 trous
25.5km / 15.9mi
Golf de la Grande Motte
Golf de la Grande Motte
42 hole
25.7km / 16mi
Les Goélands
Les Goélands
25.7km / 16mi
Les Flamants Roses
Les Flamants Roses
25.9km / 16.1mi
Les Mouettes
Les Mouettes
26.3km / 16.4mi
Golf Resort Montpellier Fontcaude
Golf Resort Montpellier Fontcaude
29.5km / 18.3mi
Golf Resort Montpellier Fontcaude
Golf Resort Montpellier Fontcaude
29.5km / 18.3mi
Compact 9 trous "Executive"
Compact 9 trous "Executive"
30.2km / 18.8mi
Golf de Cazilhac
Golf de Cazilhac
32.7km / 20.4mi
Golf 9 trous de la résidence du domaine du golf
Golf 9 trous de la résidence du domaine du golf
40.1km / 24.9mi

About Villevieille

Villevieille, a charming village in the Occitanie region of France, offers a variety of experiences that reflect its rich history and natural beauty. A walk through the village allows visitors to admire its traditional architecture and quaint streets. Exploring the local vineyards can provide insight into the region's wine production, and tastings may be available for those interested in sampling the local varietals.

The surrounding natural landscapes offer opportunities for hiking and enjoying the serenity of the countryside. Nearby, the historic sites of the region, including ancient ruins and churches, provide a glimpse into the area's past. Additionally, the proximity to larger cities like Montpellier allows for day trips to explore more urban attractions while returning to the peaceful atmosphere of Villevieille.

Engaging with the local community through markets or cultural events can also enrich the experience, as it provides a chance to understand the customs and traditions of the area. Whether it’s through leisure activities or cultural exploration, Villevieille offers a relaxed and authentic experience in the south of France.




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