Alès

Alès

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownAlès
Insee code30007
Postcode30100
Latitude44.1272040
Longitude4.0833520
AltitudeFrom 116 to 356 meters
Surface23.16 km²
Population42697 inhabitants
Density1843 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelSaint-Jean-du-Pin at 2.9 km
Chief townNîmes (at 47 km, 48 min)Cendras at 3.7 km
DepartmentGardSaint-Martin-de-Valgalgues at 3.9 km
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
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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 Bibliothèque 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
  • Cévennes steam train.
  • Cave Cocalière.
  • Bamboo Prafrance.
  • Children's Village in Montagnac.
  • Forest fossils.
  • Desert Museum.
  • Cave of Trabuc.
  • Castle Gates.
  • Castle Rousson.
  • Ethnobotanical Gardens la Gardie.
  • Préhistorama.
  • Museum of Scribe.
  • Écomusée the Caracole.
  • Silk Museum.
  • Castle of Saint-Jean-du-Gard.
  • Museum of Cevennes Valleys.
  • Museum blazons.
  • Haribo sweet museum.
  • Pont du Gard.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
The children's villageEntertainment4.50 €Montagnac (22 km)
Wine tourism excursion in LanguedocLocal flavoursFrom 25 € to 70 €Quissac (25 km)

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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
 
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WEATHER
Wednesday 22 May
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Min. 6°C - Max. 20°C
Thursday 23 May
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Friday 24 May
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RESTAURANTS 
L'Atelier des Saveurs  
7.8
Alès
If you want fine dining, delicate and inventive cuisine type, come to meet the chief artisan-creator Henry Gouny in his Atelier des Saveurs. He invites you to discover dishes with great...
Located in Alès48 € per person 
G&C  SPECIAL OFFER
Alès
FRENCH CUISINE - 'Gluttony is a sin', this is the credo of Greg and Charly. G&C for friends ... and of course the greedy. This restaurant offers simple and effective. In table! FLOWER...
Located in Alès28 € per person 
Le Vertige des Senteurs  
8.9
Saint-Privat-des-Vieux
Nestled on the heights of Saint-Privat-des-Vieux, in a 19th-century farmhouse, the restaurant is a relaxing place Le Vertige des Senteurs and charming. Side palace, you can expect a...
Located 3.2 km from Alès19 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Mas d' Asvin    
9.3
Saint-Christol-lès-Alès
The stonehouse of the xviii renovated, offers five spacious bedrooms warmly decorated with authentic furniture and panoramic views of the Cévennes montains with. Park and pool in the...
Located 6 km from AlèsFrom 70 € to 115 € the double room 
Mas Abicou    
8.7
Vézénobres
Why not enjoy the cachet of a village house from the 18th century at the foot of a medieval town, two suites with their own bathrooms or showers, and lounges (2-6 persons per unit)...
Located 10.1 km from AlèsFrom 70 € to 85 € the double room 
Mas de Prades  
Anduze
This is the heart of Southern Cevennes that we built in our authentic Mas 16th five spacious and comfortable guest rooms all equipped with quality bedding 160 x 200, the wifi, flat...
Located 11 km from AlèsFrom 85 € to 100 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Le moulin aux mésanges
Cendras
. Cévenol Cendras Gîte Le Moulin Aux Mésanges: Comfortable cottage 10 people 6 rooms 150 m ². Detached house on 2 levels with 4 bedrooms. - 2 bedrooms, 1 toilet and bathrooms each level...
Located 4.4 km from AlèsFrom 700 € to 980 € per week 
Mas cévenol groupe pour 16 à 45 personne
Les Salles-du-Gardon
Cevennes farmhouse typical stone, simple, quiet and comfortable. Holidays with friends or family. Weekend, holidays or vacations. Swimming pool or in. Rivers area, lulled by the sun...
Located 7 km from AlèsFrom 1300 € to 1900 € per week 
Anduze - 2 km rivière - 1h de la mer
Bagard
Between Ales and Anduze, single storey dwelling comprising lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom (shower), separate toilet, small garden.
Located 8.2 km from AlèsFrom 350 € to 420 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
La Croix Clémentine  
Cendras
At the heart of 'The Valley Galeizon' - In a wood of oaks and acacias. 5 km northwest of Ales-in-Cévennes (Gard) - 230 places over 10 ha. 3 swimming pools, sports facilities and many...
Located 4.2 km from AlèsFrom 14.90 € to 28.90 € per day 
Camping les plans    
6.4
  SPECIAL OFFER
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 12 € to 21 € per day 
Universal    
8.3
Rochegude
Nearby the fabulous Gorges de L'Ardeche and the beautiful village of Barjac, here is our little family campsite of 90 pitches spacious and shady with direct access to the river Ceze....
Located 22 km from AlèsFrom 15 € to 25 € per day 

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HOTELS
Mas De L'Hospitalet     
8.4
Alès
Mas De L'Hospitalet is located in Bagard village. It dates back to the 12th century, and was built by the Knights Templar on the order of the King of France. The 10 rooms and apartments...
Located in AlèsRoom from 79 €
ibis Centr'Alès     
7.9
Alès
Located in Alès City Centre, ibis Centr'Alès 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....
Located in AlèsRoom from 42 €
Logis Hotel Orly     
8.2
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 55 €

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Le Mas d'Orsan en Provence
A 2 pas d'Avignon, d'Uzes, du Pont du Gard et de l'Ardéche se trouve notre maison.
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