La maison d'Ulysse, private pool

Located in a village, this welcoming vacation home lets you experience it all in Saint-Hippolyte-de-Caton. Jump into your car and make short work of the 19-minute drive to Cévennes National Park or the 21-minute drive to Uzès Market (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

Relax by the private pool or sip a drink in the garden of this 3229-sq-ft vacation home, which also features a BBQ grill. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the WiFi.

This 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom rental features a living room and a dining area. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, a microwave, and cookware. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have access to laundry facilities.