Collias

Collias

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownColliasArgilliers at 5 km (10 min)
Insee code30085Vers-Pont-du-Gard at 5.6 km (11 min)
Postcode30210Saint-Maximin at 6.8 km (12 min)
Latitude43.9528240Cabrières at 7.5 km (15 min)
Longitude4.4783720Sanilhac-Sagriès at 7.8 km (16 min)
AltitudeFrom 20 to 212 metersCastillon-du-Gard at 9.7 km (17 min)
Surface20.42 km²Remoulins at 9.9 km (16 min)
Population973 inhabitantsSaint-Siffret at 10.2 km (19 min)
Density47 inhabitants/km²Uzès at 10.6 km (17 min)
Chief townNîmes (at 24 km, 30 min)Saint-Gervasy at 10.7 km (22 min)
DepartmentGardBlauzac at 11.2 km (23 min)
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located on the left bank of the Gardon, should Collias origin to the Greeks. The successive occupants have left their mark: the Palaeolithic occupation of the caves, traces pagan and early Christian and Roman in the classified site of the Hermitage.

Almost virgin landscapes of the Gorges du Gardon and huge platters that dominate are a paradise for hikers, horseback or mountain bike, and all river activities conducted there.

Collias was a major center of silk production until the 19th century. It is also the birthplace of the olive "Picholine".


SIGHTSEEING
  • To see:
  • The classified site of the Hermitage.
  • The Church of St. Vincent of the 19th century and its interior paintings.
  • The many climbing routes.
  • The via ferrata.
  • La Garrigue, fauna and flora.
  • Sports & Leisure Collias and the gorges of the Gardon:
  • Pony club close to the Gorges du Gardon, great walks to do with the small as with adults, in the forest or close to the cool river.
  • Equestrian tourism.
  • Riding.
  • Quad bike.
  • Climbing.
  • Hiking (GR6 and 63).
  • Horse riding.
  • Canoeing: Down the gorges of the Gardon river in a canoe: affordable for all levels even with children, small beaches and coves where you can stop, 8 km downhill and a brilliant finish under the Pont du Gard. A shuttle us back to the starting point.
Detailed information
Leisure centresBeach of the Gorges du Gardon,   Beach of the Gorges du Gardon

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Small local market (1 time per week).
  • Votive festival (4 days in July).
  • Flea (1 time per year).
  • Christmas Market (1 time per year).
  • From April to October, exhibitions, music, theater and other events punctuate the season.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • The Pont du Gard (historical monuments, museums, exhibitions, shows, golf garrigue ...).
  • Uzès (historical city, monuments, museums, parks, exhibitions, shows, super market ...).
  • Nîmes (historical city, monuments, museums, arenas, fairs, shows ...).
  • Avignon (historic town and city of art, museums, monuments, theater festival ...).
  • The Camargue, the Luberon, the Alpilles and the Cevennes are just a car (45 minutes to 1 hour).
PHOTOS
Gorges du Gardon
  
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
Day
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 
Le Gardon
Collias
The pleasantly decorated dining room of the Restaurant L'Oliveraie opens out onto the garden and terrace which is covered by a wrought iron arbor. Chef Jean-Luc Jourdain, native of...
Located in ColliasFrom 20 € to 35 € per person 
Les Terroirs  
8
Uzès
This address located in front of the fountain in the charming Place aux Herbes in Uzès is a local produce shop and a restaurant. In the delicatessen adjoining the restaurant, you will...
Located 8.1 km from ColliasFrom 10 € to 20 € per person 
A la Table de Clair
Nîmes
Discover the heart of Nîmes in a small square lined with magnolia trees and a fountain, restaurant and Sights 'Clear the table' in a Baroque and Romantic atmosphere. Here you can enjoy...
Located 16 km from ColliasFrom 25 € to 45 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres d'hôtes de l'enclos  
Collias
Halfway between the Mediterranean and the Cevennes, Avignon and Nimes, Languedoc and Provence, the village of Collias is ideal for those who are hungry for excursions or simply wishing...
Located in ColliasFrom 65 € to 75 € the double room 
Chambre d'hôtes Les Mimosas    
9.9
Lédenon
Located on the axis Nimes-Avignon 10 minutes from the majestic Pont du Gard and 15 minutes from Nimes, the guest room les Mimosas is nestled in the scrub on the heights of a beautiful...
Located 4.6 km from Collias65 € the double room 
Les Cigales  
Poulx
Located in a village green between Nimes and Uzes, our home can accommodate with its 5 cottages, 13 tourists who can enjoy a calm and absolute comfort in a tropical paradise.
Located 6.9 km from Collias 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Apartment for 3 persons
Collias
A flat surface of 45 m² is located in an old house in the village. It consists of a large dining room / lounge / kitchen, bedroom (1 double bed and extra single bed) The lounge has...
Located in ColliasFrom 260 € to 320 € per week 
Mas for 20 persons
Collias
Charm and recreation in a farm with a riding school next door, between the Gorges du Gardon and the Pont du Gard. Three cottages with modern comforts and authentic decoration in a spacious...
Located in ColliasFrom 650 € to 1050 € per week 
Les alouettes : Gîtes insolites + piscine.  
8.8
Collias
Nearby Uzes, the Pont du Gard, and the Gardon's gorges, halfway between Nîmes and Avignon, anycomfort and independants gîtes/rooms (2 selfcatering gîtes: 3 pers. + 4 pers.) /per night,...
Located in ColliasFrom 450 € to 925 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Domaine du Moulin Neuf    
8.9
Uzès
15 minutes from Pont du Gard and 5 minutes from Uzès, in the countryside, Domaine Le Moulin Neuf is located on a site of 5 hectares, or calm, tranquility and a great holiday go well...
Located 9 km from ColliasFrom 14.50 € to 18 € per day 
Les deux Rhône  
Avignon
Camping near the historic center of Avignon, ideal for exploring the papal city and Provence profound.
Located 27 km from Collias14.66 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hostellerie Le Castellas     
8.4
Collias
The Hostellerie le Castellas is a 17th-century residence located in the heart of Collias. Its enclosed courtyard is full of trees and flowers and has a small swimming pool. Guestrooms...
Located in ColliasRoom from 75 €
Logis Le Gardon     
8.3
Collias
The rooms are all equiped with air-conditioning, private bathroom, wc, flat screen tv, direct telephone, internet access, hairdryer and are accessible by lift. Whether you choose to...
Located in ColliasRoom from 72 €
Logis L'enclos Des Lauriers Roses     
8.5
Cabrières
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Located 5.4 km from ColliasRoom from 75 €

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