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Saint-Jean-de-Valériscle

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Medieval village of Gard, Occitanie region, Saint-Jean-de-Valériscle takes place not far from the Cevennes, at the confluence of the Ardeche and Lozere. It is located about sixty kilometers from Nîmes and its famous bullring, in the heart of the agglomeration of Alès.

The story of Saint-Jean-de-Valériscle begins with prehistory, as evidenced by the various remains found on site. Later Gallo-Roman city, the village will be turned for a long time to agriculture and notably recognized for the quality of its onions. It was not until the 19th century that it developed a sericulture and coal extraction activity.

Today, the village has mainly turned to tourism, but also the production of an olive oil very popular in the region. One can still admire beautiful architectural elements throughout the old town.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Jean-de-Valériscle
Postcode30960
Tourism label
Latitude44.2327980 (N 44° 13’ 58”)
Longitude4.1431829 (E 4° 8’ 35”)
AltitudeFrom 184m to 529m
Surface area8.15 km²
Population620 inhabitants
Density76 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureNîmes (60 km, 1:05)
Insee code30268
IntercommunalityCA Alès Agglomération
DepartmentGard
TerritoryLanguedoc-Roussillon
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Les Mages2.4 km (6 min)
Saint-Florent-sur-Auzonnet3.2 km (5 min)
Le Martinet5.6 km (8 min)
Saint-Julien-de-Cassagnas5.9 km (11 min)
Rousson6 km (8 min)
Saint-Ambroix6.6 km (8 min)
Saint-Brès9 km (12 min)
Saint-Julien-les-Rosiers9.4 km (10 min)
Saint-Victor-de-Malcap9.7 km (14 min)
Potelières9.7 km (12 min)
Meyrannes10.4 km (13 min)
Salindres11.4 km (18 min)
Saint-Denis12.8 km (16 min)
Allègre-les-Fumades12.9 km (16 min)
Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues13.4 km (16 min)

Things to see and do

The old village is the most beautiful tourist attraction of Saint-Jean-de-Valériscle. Do not miss to visit its medieval district of Barry formed of its own ramparts. It is possible to admire vaulted passages, old houses or charming alleys.

Destroyed at the time of the Wars of Religion, the church was largely rebuilt in the seventeenth and nineteenth century.

Unique in France, the Blazon Museum can admire very beautiful collections from all over the country.

While walking in the city, do not miss to admire the exteriors of the castle of the thirteenth century set on fire during the Wars of Religion and transformed into housing of minors in the twentieth century.

Saint-Jean-de-Valériscle also has an important industrial heritage through the Brahic mill, the mid-18th century Gilly glassworks, and the Maricamp Martinet.

Several hiking trails are available to enjoy the surroundings.

Events and festivities

Photos

Overview of the village
Overview of the village
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 21°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 18°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 22°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Canyoning in the Chassezac Gorges
Sports sensations50 € to 55 € Allègre-les-Fumades (8.7 km)
Accompanied all-terrain electric scooter ride
Nature and the great outdoors28 € to 55 € Alès (14.1 km)
Visit an artisanal essential oil distillery
Arts and Crafts4 € to 8 € Saint-Just-et-Vacquières (14.5 km)
Horse ride in Païolive wood
Sports sensations10 € to 42 € Berrias-et-Casteljau (17.9 km)
Via Corda trail at the Jardin d'Endieu - Beginner level - Ardèche
Sports sensations49 € Berrias-et-Casteljau (17.9 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Mine au Bois Dormant Path
HikeIntermediate3:00Robiac-Rochessadoule (4.7 km)
The lost trails
HikeIntermediate5:00Bonnevaux (17.3 km)
Corniche Casteljau
HikeEasy1:30Casteljau (18.2 km)
Dolmens walk
HikeEasy1:45Barjac (18.3 km)
Outing to Les Esperelles and Ancise Pass
HikeIntermediate3:00Ventalon en Cévennes (24 km)

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