Bessèges

Rare French church with its pediment the motto "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity," Notre Dame dates from the nineteenth century. It has in its interior an organ from the second half of the nineteenth century listed historical monument.

Walking through the town, you can also enjoy the ruins of the watchtower of Castillon thirteenth century Romanesque church Foussignargues of the nineteenth century, the former convent of Poor Clares, Castle The Merchant seventeenth century the old mill of the seventeenth century, the castle of Castellas with its square tower of the twelfth century or the castle of the Grand Vialas, pretty hunting lodge of the thirteenth century.

If you want to enjoy the surrounding nature, management of forest Bessèges, one of seven French sites of Salzmann pine colony. You can also borrow several marked hiking trails in the Cevennes National Park, or visit the high valleys of the Cèze.

• The weekly market is held every Thursday morning. Another market is held in July and August Sunday morning. A Christmas market is also proposed in December.
• In February, up to the Star Bessèges, international cycling race embellished with a fire of nightly fireworks.
• A video game trade show is offered in March.
• Organized in May, Gard Festival Beer offers tastings of craft beers, concerts and other shows of all kinds.
• Concerts are offered in June on the occasion of Music Day.
• In June, the town organizes its festival of photography.
• All summer, place the Cèz'tivales with concerts and shows.
• In July, the town also offers the Funk Watt, a lively music festival.
• The Bessèges festival is held in September with the famous Corso, its carnival, its dances and fireworks.
• The sculpture festival and Recycling art Is Iron is held in October.
• A celebration of local and regional products and wine is also offered in October.
• The Church hosts its concert St. Barbara in December.
• A live nativity scene and concerts are offered in December to celebrate Christmas.