From the shores of the Mediterranean to the massifs of the Cévennes, passing by the Camargue and the gorges of Gardon, Le Gard offers an incredible palette of landscapes. In this authentic setting, with a rich heritage, your holidays will inevitably be placed under the sign of relaxation and wonder.
Little stretched, the coast of the Gard nevertheless has an immense charm. Around the old fishing village of Grau du Roi and its famous Port Camargue, the beaches seem endless and blend into the unique landscapes of the Camargue. In this rare environment you can enjoy all the pleasures of the Mediterranean : lazing around, swimming, water activities... If you prefer to swim in fresh water, join the banks of the Gardon, the Cèze or the Vis. These idyllic rivers are also ideal for canoeing or, on their sometimes steep banks, climbing and via ferrata. The more athletic ones will be able to prolong their desire to spend themselves by joining the Espace Gard Découvertes of Méjannes-le-Clap or the Alès Cevennes mechanical pole.
Land of history pioneered by the Celts, Romans and Camisards, the Gard also invites you to discover an exceptional heritage. At Nimes, the French Rome, admire the remains of the Roman era : arenas, tower Magne Square house door Augustus but also the beautiful religious buildings : Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Castor, Church of St. Perpetua, and -Felicity... Then come to Alès, the gateway to the Cevennes, and enjoy the Vauban Fort, the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral and the many parks and gardens of the city. But also visit Saint-Gilles and its abbey built from the seventh century, a World Heritage Site, Aigues-Mortes and its beautiful medieval walls, Uzes for its incredible softness of living and its Fenestrelle tower...
Then take the countless hiking trails (9,000 kilometers of marked and maintained itineraries) or mountain bike trails to appreciate the other must-see sites of the Gard. These paths will lead you under the arches of the magnificent Pont du Gard, also a World Heritage of Unesco, to the Cirque de Navacelles, towards the abyss Bramabiau in the Cevennes National Park or in the heart of the bamboo Anduze. They also allow you to discover more unforgettable cited : Vigan, BarjacSauve, Lussan, Sommières... and make some gourmet stops to sample local flavors focaccia, pork Cevennes, brandade, Camargue rice, pélardons...
