Things to do around Uzès: 12 experiences not to miss

Uzès is one of those towns you discover on foot, without a map, carried by the southern light. First duchy of France, the town has kept its cobbled lanes, its private mansions and a Place aux Herbes that ranks among the most beautiful in the region. Here are our twelve favourite experiences to make the most of the Pays d'Uzès, a few minutes from our stays.

In the heart of Uzès

• Wander the Place aux Herbes: surrounded by arcades and plane trees, it is the beating heart of the town. On Saturday mornings it becomes one of the finest markets in Provence.
• Visit the ducal palace: the feudal castle of the Crussol family is open year-round, and the view from the Bermonde tower is striking.
• Get lost in the old town: craft workshops, galleries, designer shops and shaded terraces.

To explore from the centre, Le Saint Julien and La Loggia d'Uzès are a short walk from everything.

Around, in under 30 minutes

• The Pont du Gard, a UNESCO-listed Roman masterpiece (20 minutes).
• Villages of character: Lussan, Montaren, Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie and its ceramists' workshops.
• Swimming in the Gardon, in summer, in the Gardon gorges: clear water and limestone cliffs.
• The Uzès concerts and the photography festival, come summer.

For food lovers

• The Saturday market: tapenades, goat's cheeses, sun-ripened fruit and the famous truffle in winter.
• The cellars of the Duché d'Uzès and Tavel for a tasting at the estate.
• A starred table or a village bistro: local gastronomy is also enjoyed simply, around a plate of olives and a glass of rosé.

Our advice

Book early for event weekends, and plan two to three nights minimum: the Pays d'Uzès is savoured slowly. A question about a house or an itinerary: write to us, we reply within two business hours.

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