If all you did whilst staying in Uzès, was to meander around the town,
explore its shops, sample its many restaurants,
and buy wine and cheese from the local markets,
you would have a wonderful week becoming part of the magical charm of Uzès.
But, there are some wonderful sites you should try to see too!
THE CHATEAU ~ THE DUCHY D’UZES
which offer magnificent views of Uzès and the countryside.
SAINT THEODORIT CATHEDRAL
Rue du Portalet, 30700 Uzès Tel: +33 (0)46 62 26 888
The cathedral dates from the Middle Ages, built next to the Bishop’s Palace,
the former seat of the Bishops of Uzès.
It has been destroyed and rebuilt several times, what we see today dates to the 19th century.
but only the organ remains from these times.
THE FENESTRELLE TOWER
Rue du Portalet, 30700 Uzès Tel:+33 (0)4 66 22 68 88
Uzès’ most famous landmark, adjacent to Saint-Théodorit Cathedral
Sometimes called the tower of windows,
it is the only campanile tower of Lombard style in France.
it remains Uzès’ most iconic site
THE MEDIEVAL GARDEN
Open: every day April 1st – November 1st
Admission: €4.50 – €6.00 to include a visit to the towers
restored in to a captivating medieval garden in 1995.
It is also possible to visit the King and Bishop’s Towers from the garden
and enjoy stunning views over the city of Uzès.
PONT DU GARD
Open: all year round
Admission: €18 for a car of 5 people,
includes parking and admission to the museum and film about the Pont du Gard.
A visit to this incredible World UNESCO heritage site should not be missed.
Just 6 miles from Uzès, towards Avignon,
for over 2000 years this incredible Roman aqueduct has spanned the River Gardon.
Built in 50AD as part of the Roman aqueduct of Nimes it was used until the 6th century.
A breathtaking marvel!
WINERIES
Tastings are mostly free,
local vintners are more than happy to share their knowledge
and proudly show off their vintages.
We love Domaine de L’Aqueduc (next to Le Moulin d’Uzès)
Chemin Mas de France, 30700 Saint Maximin, Tel:+33 (0)4 66 37 41 84
OLIVE OIL MILLS
As in much of southern Europe, where there are grapes growing
often there are olives too! Our favorite:
Le Moulin d’Uzès
Chemin du Mas de France, 30700 Saint-Maximin Tel:+33(0)4 66 01 62 39
also normally available in the Uzès’ market
Uzès Tourist Office
Chapelle des Capucins, Place Albert 1er, 30700 Uzès Tel:+33(0)4 66 22 68 88
Visit Uzès’ fabulous tourist office
for further information on your visit to this beautiful, bastide city
Download The Uzès, Travel Guide for Uzès and the surrounding regions of Languedoc Roussillon and Provence.
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