Uzès:

The central area of Uzès is closed to traffic and easy to explore on foot, which you can do in an afternoon. Uzès had its heyday in the 16th-century when the Duke of Uzès was one of the most influential men in the French kingdom. Today, Uzès offers historic structures, fine dining, high quality art and ceramics galleries, and boutiques.

  • Uzès Market on Saturday morning at the Place aux Herbes.

  • Restaurants:

    • Lunch/Dinner: La Table d’Uzès; Les Terriors; Le Ten; La Famille; La Voute; Café des Amis; L’Uzege; Le Tracteur

    • Coffee/Pastries: Boulangerie Provençale

    • Wineries: Domaine de Malaïgue; Domaine Deleuze-Rochetin; Domaine Les Lys

  • Bicycling: There are numerous short and longer bicycling routes originating in Uzès, and bike shops in Uzès where you can rent bikes, including e-bikes. Nick’s dad, Jim, is planning a ride Saturday morning and would love to have company. Text him (512-799-4730) if you would like to join!

  • Duchy Palace:  The palace overlooks the town square and features a tower you can ascend providing a view of the town and the surrounding countryside.

  • Uzès Cathedral: This 11th century Romanesque tower is probably the most famous icon of the city.

  • Taxis: Please call in advance to arrange taxis:

    • +33 6 45 13 47 13

    • +33 6 43 60 25 02

    • +33 7 49 39 13 96

    • +33 4 66 22 28 28

  • Parking: Parking in Uzès is limited and most of the town is pedestrian only, but there are several paid garages where we recommend parking your car:

    • Q-Park Gide: 26 Bd Charles Gide

    • Q-Park Uzès Marronnier: Rue Saint-Julien, D5A

    • Q-Park parking Uzès Cordeliers: 1 Pl. des Cordeliers

Places to see:

  • Pont du Gard: A Roman aqueduct built in the first century AD carry to water 31 miles from its source near Uzès to the city of Nimes. The most famous stretch of the aqueduct is Pont du Gard, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, which carried fresh water over arches across the Gardon River. As an alternative way to experience Pont du Gard, you can rent a canoe and float along the Gardon River and under the aqueduct.

  • Nîmes: Dubbed “the most Roman city outside Italy,” Nîmes (16 miles southwest of Uzès) dates back to the Roman Empire when the city's population was estimated at approximately 50,000–60,000. The most significant Roman structures in Nimes include the Amphitheater (dating from the end of the 2nd century and was one of the largest amphitheaters in the Empire) and the Musee Carre (dating from about 5 AD, and one of the best-preserved Roman temples anywhere).  The Musee de la Romanite is an archeological museum located adjacent to Musee Carre.

  • Avignon: Located on the bank of the Rhone River, 25 miles east of Uzès. The city is most famous for being the residence of the Pope from 1309 to 1377. The Palais du Papes is one of the largest and most significant medieval Gothic buildings in Europe.

  • Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie: This town, ten minutes north of Uzès by car, is the home of the Museum of Mediterranean Pottery.

  • Lussan:  Another 20 minutes north of Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie, this village is considered one of the most beautiful in France.  Perched on rocky prominence and surrounded by ramparts, the Medieval village and its three palaces overlook the surrounding countryside. Lussan prospered as a producer of silk in the 18th century.