Tourism and holidays in Uzès. Tourism in south of france, discovery of Provence and Languedoc

The village of Euzet is located in the middle of a very attractive region : Historical towns, charming villages, spectacular and natural landscapes, vineyards... More info : www.euzetlesbains.fr
We present below some of the main points of interest, less than 1 hour from Euzet.

Historical towns & charming villages

Avignon : The City was residence of the pope in the 14th century. Many monuments inside the remparts : the pope's palace, le "pont St Bénézet", la "place de l'Horloge" and its theatres...Not to be missed also : la chartreuse pontificale at Villeneuve.

Uzès : First french duchy, this little town of arts with paved streets, mansions from the 17th century and many antique shops is a real jewel ! Visit the Fenestrelle medieval tower, la "place aux herbes" and its provençal market.

Le Pont du Gard : Tremendous work of art classified by the UNESCO as world heritage, this renowned aqueduct is the most impressive bridge built in the Roman Empire.

Unusual discoveries

Anduze : high place of the potery, where the traditional factories produce world renowned glazed vases.

The giant Bamboo's forest, near Anduze will surprise you.

From Anduze starts the Steam train of the Cevennes : touristic train ride across the Cevennes with outstanding views.

Caves and museums : Many prestigious caves in the surroundings : grotte des Demoiselles, la Cocalière, Trabuc. Musée du Désert in Miallet about the "Camisards" and the protestantism history in the Cevennes.

Sports (some exemples) : First flight and paragliding trainings in Seynes, guided horse ridings, Canoe-kayak, cycling and many walking itinaries all aroud the house and in the Cevennes mountains.

Le must ! After all, a flight over the Uzes region on board a hot air balloon will certainly be the best souvenir of your holidays.

More info :

www.euzetlesbains.fr (Euzet-les-bains)

www.sunfrance.com (Languedoc-Roussillon)

www.provenceguide.com (Vaucluse/Provence)

www.tourismegard.com : Infos Gard tourism

Festivals, events & markets

All along the year, there are many festivals, concerts, antiquies markets, traditional provencal food and handycraft markets...
Here are some of the main events taking place around the village of Euzet :

* Truffle day at Uzès in January
* Theatre festival of Avignon : end of July
* "Journées méditerranéennes de l'olivier" at Nîmes in May
* "Fête de la Saint Louis" at Aigues Mortes : end-August
* "Printemps des Comédiens" at Montpellier in June
* "Ferias" of Nîmes in June and Septembre
* Antiquies national market at Barjac : Eastern
* "Concerts sous roche" at l'Aven Armand : end-July / mid-August
* Dance festival at Montpellier in July
* "Fêtes de la mer et de la St Pierre" at Le Grau du Roi in June
* "Fête de la figue" at Vézenobres in September
* "Fête de la châtaigne" at Anduze in October
* "Nuits musicales" at the château of Castries in October
* "Vendanges" of Uzès vineyards in September

Wild and spectacular natural landscapes

The Cevennes National Parc : Euzet is located on the edge of this paradise for walkers with its chestnut groves, springs and small valleys.

The Ardèche gorges : 30 km north of Euzet, this natural protected area is ideal for canoe-kayak, that you can also practise on the Gardon near Le pont du Gard or in the Tarn Canyon in the Cevennes.

In the south of Euzet, the Mediterranean sandy beaches are only 60 km away. The Camargue is also an extraordinary natural area, with thousends of lacs, flamingos and wild horses. (In the middle of the Camargue, visit the medieval village of Aigues Mortes and its remparts).

Nîmes : Roman city well knowned for its arenas and "ferias", and also "la maison carrée", the gardens of la Fontaine and the covered market created by Philip Stark. The nearby town of Arles is also well worth a visit for its arenas ant antique theatre.

Montpellier : Coup de coeur ! (lets fall in love !) Very lively university town, the historical center of the city is pedestrian. It counts many mansions from the 17th century, narrow paved streets, and charming shops, places and squares around the "Place de la Comedie", the opera and the triumphal arch.

Villages with plenty of character : Nearby Euzet, the medieval village of Vezenobres is the capital of the fig. Overlooking the surrounding vineyards, there are many other medieval villages where to relax and experience the south french "art de vivre" : Lussan, Barjac, Laudun, Sauve, Castillon du Gard...