Marguerittes

Marguerittes

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

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• Location:

• To the east of Nimes, in the direction of Avignon, the town of Marguerittes is divided between the plains and scrubland. The old town is mainly focused on the plain south of the RN86.

• History:

• Former Gallo-Roman-appointed Sandus Egidius, which finally turned Marguerittes in 1435, finds its center around the church Saint-Pierre, but when it is destroyed in the 15th century the village developed around the castle and chapel.
• The oldest evidence of human occupation in Marguerittes back to prehistory. The plain is then a reservation of hunting, gathering and fishing due to the presence of swamps, springs and rivers.
• In Roman times, the plain and part of the scrubland of Marguerittes are the granary of the city of Nimes. This explains the presence of many "villae" scattered over its territory. Thus, Marguerittes, a small fortified village with a castle, ramparts and several houses, is surrounded on the plain of hamlets populated as Agarn, Coulouris, Saint Gilles, QB, Luke Costabalen. In 1570, Marguerittes is taken by the Protestants, but was released 3 years later by the Catholics. The multiple conflicts affecting the economy as the exigencies of local residents.
• In 1722, the plague resurfaced on the town, leaving behind 280 dead, nearly one quarter of the population.
• In the 19th century the village grew rapidly. He must then deal with the capacity to receive, for each year the village rises a hundred inhabitants.

• Home of Garrigue and Terroirs de l'Olivier:

• In an innovative architecture, end of Maset and capitelle, we discovered a structure high environmental quality, in compliance with nature. Real opening teaching on the scrub and olive trees, this home offers original museum space dedicated to the olive tree (book of discovery for children), sightseeing tours, activities of environmental education for sustainable development.
• Opening times: inquire +33 4.66.20.54.78.

• The Romanesque church: Chapel of the castle at the center of the village, was built in 1196. The choir and the tower was completed in 1181. All aisles and stands the 15th century. Chapel of the castle between 1196 and 1619, she was in the service of worship parish in 1622 by Charles de Gevaudan, lord of Marguerittes. Become too cramped, the City Council in 1816 asked Marguerittes expansion of the church to the authority, in vain. In 1851, demand expansion was approved by the prefect. But given the deplorable state of the roof and the removal of part entailed too much this expansion, the council decided in 1852 that it was preferable to build a new location a new church, which Construction was completed in late April 1876. The chapel was abandoned and sold in 1884 to a shopkeeper in the village. This pulled down the choir and instead build, rooms for his home and his business. The chapel is visible from the outside.
• The valley of Burgundy:

• At the heart of the scrubland, discover "the country rocks that grow after the rain" tour-nature to know everything about the mysterious capitelles? and those who built them. A walk inside a plant based world where you can discover capitelles and dry stone constructions built by rachalans "peasant builders" of the 17th to the 18th century.
• An interpretive trail you will discover what life was like here, and how the scrubland has evolved under the influence of men, from antiquity to the present. 1.9 kilometers long, it contains the remains of the amazing work of construction of the landscape made by rachalans and this close relationship they had with the nature around them. The panels arranged on this tour you will understand what lifestyle forgotten construction techniques heritage of dry stone, the ingenuity of the cultivation of the scrubland and the constantly changing environment. A conservatory varietal you will also learn about the olive tree feeder the Mediterranean.
• New achievement: an orientation tour (maps available at the home of the scrubland and land of olives).
• Animation and visits on request to scrub the house and land of olives. Information / Access: +33 4.66.20.54.78.

• Fête votive: late July-early August. Bullfights, dancing with bands, fireworks ...
• Forum des Associations, in September.
• Heritage Days: September.
• The Agglo the rhythm of jazz: in October. Jazz night in the Jazz Festival organized by the Community of Agglomeration Nîmes Metropole.
• Garage sale: early October.
• "Blue Week" National Week of Older Persons: October.

Marguerittes		The Saint Pierre church
La Maison de la Garrigue, and Terroir de l'Olivier		La Combe Burgundians
Wind - Maison de la Garrigue, and Terroir de l'Olivier		Space museum
The Burgundians Combe		Day Marguerittes d'Antan
Marguerittes d'Antan Festival		Day Marguerittes d'Antan
Marguerittes Festival of Yesteryear

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 9°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 9°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 11°C

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L'enclos de la fontaine - Hôtel Imperator Nîmes The gourmet restaurant of the Hotel Imperator **** in Nîmes offers fine dining tradition and creativity, designed by Chef Thierry Plaideau. Throughout the year, the tables are set under... Located 7.7 km from Marguerittes From 20 € to 65 € per person

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 11.2 km from Marguerittes From 20 € to 35 € per person

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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 5 km from Marguerittes

Le Castel home   Nîmes Our guest rooms are siruées in the heart of the old town of Nîmes, a few meters from the Jardins de la Fontaine, the Maison Carree and arenas. It is in a contemporary house that we... Located 7.3 km from Marguerittes From 70 € to 80 € 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 8.6 km from Marguerittes 65 € the double room

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Sous l' olivier Bezouce Between Nimes and the Pont du Gard, in a small quiet village at the crossroads of unique sites, we offer a charming terraced villa rental. Upstairs, 3 airconditioned rooms with own... Located 4.7 km from Marguerittes From 600 € to 1080 € per week

Sous l'olivier   9.2 Bezouce At the crossroads of unique sites, between Nimes and the Pont du Gard, Carmen & Django, our 2 studios combined you will love the decorations simple and modern. They are equipped with... Located 4.7 km from Marguerittes From 420 € to 525 € per week

Villa dans les garrigues nimoises Nîmes Seasonal rental of a villa of 100 sqm located on a plot of 3000 sqm planted with olive trees and various species of scrubland. Northern district of Nimes direction Uzés 3 km from local... Located 5.2 km from Marguerittes 600 € per week

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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 19.2 km from Marguerittes From 14.50 € to 18 € per day

Camping l olivier     9.2 Junas Family camping on a human scale where you can relax, have fun with various activities, relax with the greenway, visit a region very rich. This site offers all the comfort to stay in... Located 27 km from Marguerittes From 13.20 € to 14.90 € per day

L'arlesienne   Arles The campsite is located in Arles and 2 km from the city center and arena. The campsites are surrounded by hedges. On site: rental mobile homes, sale of ice, washing machine, games for... Located 28 km from Marguerittes From 16 € to 21 € per day

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L'Hacienda      7.2 Marguerittes Located in a quiet setting a few minutes from Nîmes by car, Hotel LHacienda boasts an outdoor swimming pool and offers a relaxing backdrop for your holidays. The Hacienda features 12... Located in Marguerittes Room from 110 €

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