Alès

Alès

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownAlèsSaint-Jean-du-Pin at 3.2 km (5 min)
Insee code30007Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues at 4.5 km (10 min)
Postcode30100Cendras at 4.9 km (10 min)
Latitude44.1272040Saint-Privat-des-Vieux at 5.3 km (11 min)
Longitude4.0833520Saint-Christol-lès-Alès at 6.8 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 116 to 356 metersMéjannes-lès-Alès at 8.1 km (13 min)
Surface23.16 km²Bagard at 9.2 km (13 min)
Population40108 inhabitantsSalindres at 9.5 km (15 min)
Density1768 inhabitants/km²Mons at 9.8 km (16 min)
National labelServas at 10.9 km (15 min)
Chief townNîmes (at 47 km, 48 min)Générargues at 11.2 km (15 min)
DepartmentGardVézénobres at 11.7 km (15 min)
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Backed by the Cévennes, near the Mediterranean Alès second city of the Gard, enjoys an exceptional environment. If the city is resolutely turned towards the future, it is nevertheless true, that is true to its title of "capital" of the Cevennes, carefully maintaining the value of its assets Cevennes.

Alès may well boast of being at the edge of exceptional landscapes, whether in the Cevennes National Park and prestigious landmarks such as the Bamboo Anduze or the Pont du Gard ... Many events involved in this dynamic that makes Alès a city where life is good.


SIGHTSEEING
  • BAP Museum: Contemporary Art, free admission.
  • Musée du Colombier: Archaeology and Fine Arts, free admission.
  • Mine Witness: the world of mine Zola in the 20th century.
  • Mineralogical Museum.
  • Parc Floral of Camellias.
  • Urban Walks on Wednesdays and Thursdays in July and August and all year by appointment for groups.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Alès
Information pointsTourist Office of Alès
Leisure centresMunicipal Museum of the Colombier,   Museum ibliothèque Pierre-André Benoît
MonumentsCathedral Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Performance hallsExhibition Park CCI Alès Cévennes,   Le Cratère,   Pelousse Paradise,   Stadium Pierre-Pibarot

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Week Cevennes: costumed pageants around the history of the Cevennes: early March.
  • Roaming film festival in the month of March.
  • The crazy singing of Alès: last week of July.
  • Estiv'Alès, free concerts in July and August.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Steam Train Cevennes
  • Cave of the Cocalière
  • Bamboo Prafrance
  • Fossil Forest
  • Desert Museum
  • Cave Trabuc
  • Castle Gates
  • Château de Rousson
  • Gardens of the ethnobotanical Gardie
  • Préhistorama
  • Museum Scribe
  • Écomusée the Caracol
  • Silk Museum
  • Château de Saint-Jean-du-Gard
  • Valleys Museum Cévenoles
  • Museum of heraldry
  • Museum of Haribo sweets
  • Pont du Gard
PHOTOS
Rue Saint Vincent
 
Tourist Office Alès
Vauban
 
Arena
Saint John's Cathedral
 
Tourist Board
The Crater and Court Theatre
 
Hermitage
City of Alès, Gardon
 
Estelle and Nemorin (Florian)
City of Alès, Gardon
 
City View
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Night
Min. -5°C - Max. 2°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 5°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 11°C
RESTAURANTS 
Auberge du col de la Baraque
Lamelouze
You will be immersed in the heart of our beautiful countryside offered Cévennes, you will benefit with our 631 meters, an uncommon calm, ideal for your rest, your well being, relaxation....
Located 13.1 km from AlèsFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 
Le Ranquet  
9
Tornac
Gourmet restaurant in the heart of a beautiful park, Le Ranquet opens the door to a universe of flavors and fragrances.
Located 15.7 km from AlèsFrom 35 € to 85 € per person 
Le recantou
Saint-Germain-de-Calberte
The Récantou is a relay of renowned golf Stevenson (GR 70). The sun terraces and the warm atmosphere awaits you at Récantou the center of the village, next to the Post Office and opposite...
Located 24 km from AlèsFrom 10 € to 20 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Mas des oliviers  
Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues
Magnanerie old renovated in respect of its authenticity. Lots of great pool area. Very spacious rooms great rooms of standing water.
Located 5 km from Alès90 € the double room 
Le Mas de la Cadenede  
Laval-Pradel
On the way to the first stiffener and Regordane cenvenol, le mas de la cadenède offers the heart of a varied nature, quality stays.
Located 7.2 km from AlèsFrom 70 € to 80 € the double room 
Le mas de la cadenede  
Laval-Pradel
On the way to Regordane, dressésur the side of a valley faces due south, mas de la cadenede you in the heart of a varied nature 5 guest rooms charming, comfortable and air conditioned....
Located 9.1 km from AlèsFrom 70 € to 80 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite vacances
Cendras
5min of ales at the foot of the Cevennes view. -1 Fully equipped kitchen, fridge, oven, washing machine, microwave... -1 Living room with sofa bed, TV, coffee table, wardrobe, wireless...
Located 3.4 km from AlèsFrom 380 € to 503 € per week 
Les gites de trespeaux
Saint-Privat-des-Vieux
Large Family farmhouse converted into lodgings with swimming pool in the countryside. If you like the stone walls, wood framing and floors, you'll love these 5 charming home located...
Located 4.8 km from AlèsFrom 400 € to 700 € per week 
Mas regordane  
9.6
Laval-Pradel
At the foot of the Cevennes Gard old farmhouse Cevenol seduce you by its authenticityThe fully equipped apartment is located on the ground floor of the house ownersOutside you have...
Located 7 km from AlèsFrom 420 € to 530 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Beau Rivage    
9.6
Cardet
Beau Rivage is a very agreeable family camp site near the beautiful Cevennes. Our terrain stretches along the river and the pitches are big. There is a lot of shade and also a lot of...
Located 11.1 km from Alès 
Camping les plans    
6.4
Mialet
Family camping along the river, private beach with direct access, 2 pools, 2 water tobboggans, mini golf, playground for children, fitness area, restaurant, bar football, entertainment...
Located 13 km from AlèsFrom 11 € to 17.50 € per day 
Camping Font de Merle    
8
Branoux-les-Taillades
Our campsite pleasantly shaded edge of a river is located in the heart of the Cevennes common Branoux the Taillades the department of Gard (30). Branoux the Taillades, an enchanting...
Located 13.3 km from Alès14.30 € per day 

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HOTELS
Ibis Centr'Alès     
7.7
Alès
Located in Alès City Centre, this hotel offers air-conditioned guest rooms with a satellite TV and free Wi-Fi access. It has a 24-hour reception and free private parking on site. All...
Located in AlèsRoom from 44 €
Deltour Hotel Alès     
6.9
Alès
The Deltour Hotel Alès is located near the centre of town. It offers comfortable and affordable accommodation. All guestrooms are air-conditioned, equipped with modern en suite facilities...
Located in AlèsRoom from 39 €
Hotel Orly     
8.5
Alès
The Logis Orly is located right in the heart of Alès. It offers modern, air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, cable TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. Start the day with the...
Located in AlèsRoom from 54 €

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Gard
Ibis Nîmes Ouest
Ibis Nîmes Ouest is located 4 km from the centre of Nîmes and 12 km from Nîmes Airport. The hotel features an outdoor swimming...
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