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Thoiras

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Gard

At the crossroads of the cantons of Lasalle, Anduze and Saint-Jean-du-Gard, Thoiras disperses its habitat according to its six valleys, pride of the village. It is home to the Gardons of Saint Jean du Gard, Mialet, La Salindrenque, La Doucette, Vabres and the stream of Pallières or Les Aigues-Mortes. It is a fabulous natural playground extending over 2267 km of wooded forest that awaits you there. Holm oak, chestnut trees, olive trees, hackberry trees and vineyards rub shoulders in a wooded waltz of beautiful beauty streams and rivers, silent witnesses of the vestiges of drowned bridges and water works. In this natural country, man has been nesting there for a long time. As evidence, the dolmens and burials that dot the way, recalling that not far from there, is the mountain of the Great Pallière, sacred summit of the Neolithic era.

Geographical information

MunicipalityThoiras
Postcode30140
Latitude44.0645160 (N 44° 3’ 52”)
Longitude3.9268330 (E 3° 55’ 37”)
AltitudeFrom 139m to 503m
Surface area22.89 km²
Population446 inhabitants
Density19 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureNîmes (54 km, 1:02)
Insee code30329
IntercommunalityCA Alès Agglomération
DepartmentGard
TerritoryLanguedoc-Roussillon
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Corbès4.1 km (9 min)
Vabres6.6 km (11 min)
Saint-Bonnet-de-Salendrinque8.6 km (12 min)
Anduze8.7 km (11 min)
Lasalle8.7 km (13 min)
Saint-Jean-du-Gard8.8 km (11 min)
Saint-Félix-de-Pallières9.1 km (16 min)
Générargues12.1 km (15 min)
Boisset-et-Gaujac12.4 km (17 min)
Sainte-Croix-de-Caderle13.5 km (22 min)
Tornac13.5 km (19 min)
Soudorgues14 km (21 min)
Monoblet14.5 km (20 min)
Bagard14.8 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

A place ideal for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, Thoiras does not dazzle its natural heritage with a richness and an exceptional diversity. All hiking trails and outdoor activities are available on the Châtaigneraie site at the Maison de la Randonnée and outdoor activities.

But it is without counting on its historical heritage, just as rich and remarkable, that the case of greenery in which it is set. Starting with the temple of Thoiras, a Romanesque church built in the 11th and 12th centuries. The tour continues with the eponymous castle. This majestic building conceals its date of construction by a game of dupe which will not fail to captivate you. Its trace is found towards 892, but it is in the fourteenth century that its existence seems attested. The visit continues through the ruins of the spinning of the Salindres bridge, unfortunately abandoned. The walk ends at the Cévennes steam train station.

But the highlight of the show is hidden in the woods, and particularly in the valley of the Doucette. Local curiosities, the camisard hiding places used by the proscribed Huguenots after the revocation of the edict of Nantes abound in the valley. You will be able to discover the cave of Valaurie, the cave of Pagès, the baume Rabassière, the cave of Reylac, the mas Volpellier or the Mas des Arnauds.

Departure of hiking trail PR13 with or without pack donkey.

Events and festivities

On May 1st, do not miss the flea market of Thoiras. Numerous exhibitors meet every year for the pleasure of young and old alike.

The votive festival is held at the beginning of July on the Châtaigneraie site. On the program, festivities and animations to mark this day. Competition of balls and games for children will punctuate the day. At nightfall, the meal will be held under the marquee followed by a ball and fireworks.

At the end of July, the Night of the Fairytales awaits you to hear stories until the end of the night.

Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 10°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
Accompanied all-terrain electric scooter ride
Nature and the great outdoors28 € to 55 € Alès (15.1 km)
Cellar tour and tasting at the Domaine Grand Chemin
Local flavoursFreeSavignargues (16.9 km)
Wine-tasting at Maison Delafont
Local flavours15 € to 27 € Vézénobres (17.6 km)
Canoe-Kayak in the Hérault gorges
Sports sensations20 € to 45 € Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois (23 km)
Caving for all levels
Sports sensations50 € to 125 € Cazilhac (23 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Sea of Rocks
HikeEasy1:00Sauve (13.9 km)
Trail of the Career - Moissac Vallée Française
HikeAthletic5:25Moissac-Vallée-Française (15.8 km)
Outing to Les Esperelles and Ancise Pass
HikeIntermediate3:00Ventalon en Cévennes (26 km)
Vineyard trail
HikeEasy1:15Brissac (27 km)
Mine au Bois Dormant Path
HikeIntermediate3:00Robiac-Rochessadoule (28 km)

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