What types of accommodation can I book at the property?
The Villarel establishment will have 5 gîtes by 2027/2028:
- Le Chateau (18 people) - Available for reservation
- La Bergerie (8 people) - Available for reservation
- Le Pigeonnier (4 people) - Opening planned for 2025
- La Grange (4 people) - Opening planned for 2027
- L'Atelier (10 people) - Opening planned for 2027
For rentals of several gîtes, we invite you to contact us directly.
The hamlet will be available for full privatisation by 2027/2028, with the possibility of renting a 120 m² reception room.
How can I book my stay?
Reservations can be made directly on our website www.levillarel.fr , by email at levillarel@gmail.com , by phone at 06 20 96 80 96 , or on the main booking platforms (Booking, AirBNB, etc.).
Can I pay with holiday vouchers?
We do not currently accept holiday voucher payments.
What are the arrival and departure times?
- Arrivals : between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- Departure : until 11 a.m.
- You can add the late check-out option when booking, allowing you to extend your stay until 4 p.m. for an additional fee.
What are the reception hours?
Our team is available every day from 9am to 6pm .
Conditions for modifying or canceling your stay
- Cancelation more than 30 days before arrival: Full refund, except for the deposit (20%).
- Cancelation between 15 and 30 days before arrival: Refund of 50% of the total amount of the reservation.
- Cancelation less than 15 days before arrival: No refund or postponement possible. The full amount of the reservation is due.
What services and benefits are included in the price?
The price includes:
- Access to the gîte and private or shared outdoor spaces (depending on schedule)
- A parking space nearby
- Bed and bathroom linen
- End-of-stay cleaning
Is Villarel suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. We provide a baby kit (travel cot, high chair) upon request. Toys are also available in the cottages. Children are under the responsibility of their parents.
Is the Villarel suitable for people with reduced mobility?
The Grange and the ground floor bedroom of the Chateau are designed to be accessible by people with reduced mobility. If you have a temporary or permanent disability, please contact us so we can adapt your stay.
Are pets allowed?
Animals are not allowed in the establishment, except guide dogs or assistance dogs.
How to access the establishment?
- GPS coordinates: 43.84535141835153, 3.6954853122525573
- On foot: GRP Tours of the Grand Pic St-Loup
- By bike: 2.5 hours from Montpellier
- By train: The nearest train stations are Montpellier and Nîmes. From there, you can take a coach or rental car.
- By bus: Lines 608 (Montpellier-Ganges) and 690 (Ganges, LA CROIX stop, then 40 min walk).
- By car:
- Montpellier: 40 km
- Perpignan: 180 km
- Marseille: 200 km
- Toulouse: 260 km
- By plane Nîmes or Montpellier airports, approximately 1 hour from the establishment.
Is it easy to park?
Yes, there is free parking onsite for our guests.
What cities are nearby?
The Villarel is located:
- 15 min south of Ganges
- 35 minutes north of Montpellier
- 2 hours 20 minutes west of Marseille
- 3 hours east of Toulouse
What attractions and activities are nearby?
On site:
- Swimming in the Hérault, 200 m from the hamlet, with a supervised area in summer
- Saint Etienne d'Issensac Chapel and its bridge 500 m away
- Numerous hikes in the Mastargues woods and around the bridge
- Natural sinkhole at approximately 700 m
A little further:
- Bathing at the Saint Laurent du Minier waterfalls, at Saint Jean de Buèges, or in the Mediterranean Sea (approximately 1 hour)
- Hiking trails : GR de Pays "Tours in the Grand Pic St-Loup", GR60, Ravin des Arcs, Pic St Loup, Pic d'Anjeau, Le Thaurac
- Sports activities : Canyoning, Canoeing/Kayaking, Horse riding, Tree climbing, Climbing, Via ferrata, Caving, Mountain biking, Karting
- Cultural activities : Cévennes Museum, Silk Museum
- Cities and monuments : Arena of Nîmes, historic center of Montpellier
- Others : Cévennes National Park, Navacelles cirque, Vis valley, Demoiselle and Clamouse caves, village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Notre-Dame du Suc sanctuary, Séranne, paragliding.
For more information, see the Around Us page.
