{"id":651,"date":"2017-07-03T10:45:56","date_gmt":"2017-07-03T09:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prestigeproperty.co.uk\/property-blog\/?p=651"},"modified":"2024-04-10T11:20:04","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T10:20:04","slug":"uzes-exceptional-property-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestigeproperty.co.uk\/property-blog\/index.php\/2017\/07\/03\/uzes-exceptional-property-value\/","title":{"rendered":"Uz\u00e9s: Exceptional Value in the South of France"},"content":{"rendered":"

This charming medieval town is made up of narrow streets, shaded squares and has an air of elegance about it. With its historic stone buildings lining the maze of alleyways and streets, and spectacular landscapes surrounding the town, it is no wonder that so many are captivated when they arrive. Because of its location and only being a short drive from N\u00eemes, it can be the perfect place for those looking for a traditional taste of the French lifestyle, without being in the middle of a city.<\/p>\n

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Uz\u00e9s is full of character and boasts an array of shops and credited restaurants. You can peacefully wander through the alleyways, squares and monuments, and the remarkable Romanesque Fenestrelle Tower, a relic of the old cathedral, which is notable for being the only example of a round bell tower in France.<\/p>\n

Property market trends<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The average buying price throughout Uz\u00e9s is \u20ac2,950 per sq.m, and property prices are higher than the department average at \u20ac2,450 per sq.m. This is because Uz\u00e9s is popular with tourists; which makes it ideal for those looking for an investment opportunity. However, France has an average square metre price of \u20ac10,443, so Uz\u00e9s is extremely good value for money.<\/p>\n

Almost 10% of the homes in Uz\u00e9s are second homes, and this is due to its hot summers with an average temperature of 25\u00b0c, as well as this town being particularly welcoming to foreigners. These assets also explain why the town attracts many tourists throughout the year, alongside the vibrancy of the town and general appeal.<\/p>\n

History<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Pont-du-Gard<\/p>\n

One of the most famous landmarks that can be found just outside of Uz\u00e9s is the Pont du Gard. This incredible piece of architecture is a 160-foot-high Roman aqueduct, built to provide water to the city of N\u00eemes from the River Eure in the first century A.D.<\/p>\n

Uz\u00e9s became extremely prosperous in the 16th<\/sup> century for being a centre for textiles. Throughout the town, you will be able to see many of the old merchants\u2019 houses, which are now seen as protected monuments.<\/p>\n

Reasons to buy in Uz\u00e9s<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Uz\u00e9s has the quintessential French atmosphere which many long for. The Place aux Herbes hosts a lively farmers market every Wednesday and Saturday, and for food lovers, Uz\u00e9s’ biggest appeal is its collection of magnificent places to dine.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in investing or buying in France, we can assist you in finding the perfect property. Whether you are looking for French chateaux for sale<\/a> or property for sale in Uz\u00e9s<\/a>, our experienced team are on hand to help.<\/p>\n

Image credit: Alehins<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This charming medieval town is made up of narrow streets, shaded squares and has an air of elegance about it. With its historic stone buildings lining the maze of alleyways and streets, and spectacular landscapes surrounding the town, it is no wonder that so many are captivated when they arrive. Because of its location and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":976,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[106,107],"tags":[26,113,33,39,80,95],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigeproperty.co.uk\/property-blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/651"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigeproperty.co.uk\/property-blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigeproperty.co.uk\/property-blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigeproperty.co.uk\/property-blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigeproperty.co.uk\/property-blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=651"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigeproperty.co.uk\/property-blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/651\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3193,"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigeproperty.co.uk\/property-blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/651\/revisions\/3193"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigeproperty.co.uk\/property-blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/976"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigeproperty.co.uk\/property-blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigeproperty.co.uk\/property-blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=651"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigeproperty.co.uk\/property-blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}