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The times of the Romans revive at visiting the famous aquaduct Le Pont du Gard.
The Romans wanted to bring the water of the Eure (close to Uzès) to the city of Nîmes
via a 50km long aquaduct. It's name Pont du Gard is known for the river the Gardonne.
Cinema: Le vaisseau du Gardon. An open air exhibition: Mémoires de Garrigues, etc.
Take a delightful walk along the river banks of the Gardonne.
Where?: 4km at west of Remoulins.
 
 
 
Unique in Europe; an exotic and botanic forest of bamboe. It's worth a walk !
Eugène Mazel was able to realize his dream: to create a bamboo plantation, in 1855.
The natural conditions of the site seem to be favourable although he had to bring the
water harnessed upstream from the Gardonne. He was able to acclimatize a number
of bamboo species.
This plantation is worth a visit of at least 1,5 hrs and is great to combine with a daytrip
with the train through the Cévennes.
La Bambouseraie, Domaine de Prafrance, 30140 - Générargues Anduze.
 
 
 
Train à vapeur. Train through the Cévennen.
With this original steam train, from Anduze to Saint Jean-du-Gard, you can get a
relaxed impression of the Cévennen.
The distance of the railroad is 13km. The train is hopping from viaducts into tunnels,
to discover the valley of the Gardon rivers and its fine views.
There are two hours available, between two trains, to visit La Bambouseraie.
 
 
 
Terre de Camargue.
The flora and fauna of the Camargue is full of surprises. It's salt flats and rice fields,
bulls, horses and flamingo's. The endless stretches of lagoons is fascinating.
 
 
 
On the coast, near Le Grau du Roi, one can visit a fantastic seaquarium with Mediterranean
and Tropical pools, as well as a shark tunnel. Even a theatre of seadogs is to be seen.
It is open all year. Look at the website for the exact opening times.
It is well to be combined with a visit to the most broadest beaches (50mtr of this event).
 
 
 
Aigues-Mortes is the oldest walled city of the Camargue. There is the Constance tower
and medieval fortifications. If you are at present in july or august, have a look on the website.
There are lots of activities and festivities to explore and discover.
 
 
 
Cèze Canoë.
Canoes and kayaks rental at Cèze Canoë. The Cèze is a peaceful river, accessible to
everyone. While you let the current take you downstream, you can enjoy the little
beaches as you stop for a picnic or a swim.
Cèze Canoë, location de canoës kayaks, 30630 Goudargues.
 
 
 
Kayak Vert.
Close to the village Collias (at west of the Pont du Gard) is the possibility to hire a Canadian
Kayak. The Gardon river is well known for its spectacular floods but is especially calm
throughout the summer months. You can explore the gorges by canoe with the fabulous
highlight of canoeing under the arches of the Pont du Gard.
Kayak Vert, Berges du Gardon, 30210 Collias.
 
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Festival d 'Avignon
In the month July Avignon is sparkling from the open-air performances.
Take a look on the website to get an impression of the acts of circus artists and musicians.
 
 
 
Grande Foire aux antiquités et à la Brocante: information, no link.
Twice a year the little town of Barjac is a symbol of Brocante. Barjac is situated 30km
north-east of Alès. The biggest antique market of the South of France is taken place
during Eastern and halfway of August.
She is attractive to exposures and visitors coming from all of France, even from abroad.
 
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Uzès is well known for it's saturday market. All around the Place aux Herbes, in the old
streets and on some boulevards you will find market merchants and artists. Un certain art de vivre.
You can see the beautiful 18th century private mansions in the town and just at the foot of
the town, the spring of the Eure which is the point of origin of the Nîmes aquaduct.
 
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Le Musée de la Céramique Méditerranéenne.
At Saint Quentin (4km north of Uzes) is the Le Musée de la Céramique Méditerranéenne.
One can see used ceramic pottery of the latest two centuries.
There are possibilities to make one yourself.
 
 
 
Gallery TerraViva, St.Quentin de la Poterie.
This gallery for contemporary ceramics shows a dozen expositions a year
of great talented French and European artists.
Saint Quentin la Poterie is very well known for its ceramic ateliers.
Ask at the information centre on the market place for
l'information des artistes céramique and you will be given a booklet with addresses.
 
 
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