Alexandra Lamy, Patrick Timsit, Jean Dujardin… the most beautiful star hideaways in Gard.

In Gard, the stars find serenity away from the spotlight

The Gard region is not always among the most exposed destinations, and that’s precisely what makes it appealing. With its picturesque villages, Cévennes landscapes, olive trees, and southern charm, this territory has long attracted those seeking more than just a prestigious address. Several personalities have found a lasting refuge there. Alexandra Lamy, Patrick Timsit, and Jean Dujardin each have a personal connection to the area, far from the clichés of high society resorts.

In Gard, Alexandra Lamy finds her roots

For Alexandra Lamy, the attachment is primarily intimate. Originally from Gard, she grew up in Alès alongside her sister Audrey Lamy. Long before success and filming, this region was her first life setting. Despite a busy Parisian career, she never really turned the page. The Cévennes remain a strong reference point, a place where she regularly returns to find a sense of simplicity and reconnect with her roots.

The actress owns a family home in Anduze, an emblematic town at the foot of the Cévennes. This property, surrounded by nature, offers more than just a pied-à-terre. She finds discreetness, calm, and a radically different rhythm there. During the confinement period, she moved there with her loved ones, as she shared on Europe 1. “Three days before the lockdown, we said we were going to the South. It’s like we were girls again and we were back together at home, it’s great!” A phrase that truly reflects the emotional role of this place.

Patrick Timsit has found his ideal village in Gard

When staying in Gard, Alexandra Lamy adopts a simpler daily life. Away from sets and media obligations, she enjoys the garden, walks, and local life. Residents can bump into her in the village streets or shops, without any particular staging. This return to the essentials seems to matter as much as the beauty of the setting. For her, the refuge is as much emotional as it is geographical.

Patrick Timsit also maintains a strong connection with the department. His story with Gard began with a love at first sight for a village made of stone. “I fell in love with this village entirely made of stones thanks to the bassist composer of the group Martin Circus thirty-five years ago. I bought a 6 meters by 4 meters ruin there,” he shared with Télé Star. Behind the anecdote, one can sense an ancient attraction to authentic places, far from the hustle and bustle of Paris.

Gard, discreet land of celebrity refuges

This initial purchase later gave way to a larger house, where he enjoys spending long periods with his son. “The residents adopted me. I built roots there, I come as often as I can. I sometimes stay for several months. Then I leave.” His attachment goes beyond the private sphere. Passionate about stage and culture, he also launched a festival in Uzès, proving that Gard has truly become a territory of life for him.

The department also holds a special place in Jean Dujardin’s story. It was in Anduze that the actor married Alexandra Lamy in 2009, in a ceremony that garnered much attention. The couple then owned a house in the region, where they spent their holidays. Anduze, known especially for the Bambouseraie in the Cévennes, thus keeps the memory of this chapter alive. All these addresses tell the same story: in Gard, the stars seek to reunite rather than showcase themselves.