Uzès
Uzès
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Uzès first Duchy of France, is a medieval town in the Gard.
Under the leadership of André Malraux, it was completely renovated and enjoys a heritage of rare beauty.
The history of this town reads every street corner, at the turn of each lane, which gives it a charm and peculiar nobility. It is named the Belle of stone, but Uzès is not only a city but a museum town alive.
It is located 25 km from Nimes, 30 km from Avignon and the gates of the Cevennes.
- Walking through this picturesque town in his fancy or follow the historic route proposed by the tourist office, stroll through the small pedestrian streets and discover the old facades, the medieval garden, the Duchy and its garden, cathedral, shaded places and various fountains that adorn the route.
- Visit the Duchy (castle of the 12th and 18th century), the medieval garden, the cathedral?
- Refresh the terraces of cafes around the Place aux Herbes, favorite spot, shaded by plane trees and decorated with a beautiful fountain.
- Explore this beautiful city of boutiques, cafes, restaurants where you can enjoy good local cuisine, art galleries, glaciers ...
- A film, a beautiful library open to general public.
- Uzès has a beautiful swimming pool, tennis courts, a water park, rides. You can also go swimming in the Gardon or fish in rivers or ponds near the city. In the field of leisure, Uzès offers an infinite variety of activities, walking, cycling, mountain biking, horseback ...
- Uzès is a city alive multiplying cultural initiatives and has many renowned festivals (dance, music, comics), fairs (wines, antiques, jewelry ...)
- Twice a week, markets drive the Place aux Herbes and surrounding streets
- The city hosts flea markets and antique
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- There are many routes and marked trails, canoeing in the gorges of the Gardon, balloon trips, baptisms air plane.
- Just steps from the city, for the most courageous, descend into the valley of the Eure where you can see the remains of the Roman aqueduct that brought water to the Pont du Gard and walk along the River Alzon which are arranged tables and benches for lovers picnic.
- For lovers of fine wines, visit several vineyards, finding good cellars, tastings.
- As for art lovers, they will find enough to spend their time discovering the painted furniture, specialty Uzès, pottery in St Quentin la Poterie (small village 5 km) or the ceramic Lussan ( 15 km).
- Do not miss visiting the National Stud on the outskirts of the city followed by a performance dressage Lucien Gruss.
- Also discover all the little villages around Uzès: Lussan, Castilon-du-Gard, Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie Saint-Maximin, Collias?
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 | Residence Le Mas des Oliviers - Uzes Loc Vacances Uzès |  | | Set 50 metres from the centre of Uzes, this Provencal-style property offers a heated, indoor swimming pool. You can walk the 600 metres to Uzes Cathedral or browse the free Wi-Fi in... | | Located in Uzès | Room from 31 € |
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