Visit Le Vigan, Languedoc-Roussillon
Le Vigan is a small town in the southern part of the Parc National de Cevennes, in the Gard department of Languedoc-Roussillon (in the Massif central). Set in a pleasant location at the base of the Aigual Massif, Le Vigan is surrounded by hills, many terraced, and is a typical town of the region.
Le Vigan originally developed around the benedictine Priory of saint Peter, established here in the early middle ages, and over the following centuries grew to become an important regional fortified town.
Exploring Le Vigan
Exploring the narrow streets in the historic centre of Le Vigan you will discover many medieval houses and cafes and a bustling atmosphere, and several buildings of particular interest, including several grand 17th century houses.
In Place Bonald you can see the Church of Saint-Pierre (17th century but substantially restructured in the 20th century), while another religious monument of note in Vigan is the protestant temple in the Rue du Palais.
The stone bridge across the river Arre dates from the 12th century and is one of the most scenic places in the old town.
After exploring the town take the time to stroll through the shady Parc de Chataigners, or enjoy a picnic here.
There is also a newer area to the town that has all shops and facilities and also the museum in Le Vigan, the Musee Cevenol d'Art et de Traditions Populaires'. situated in an old silk weaving mill, the museum provides lots of useful information about the history of the region, with a focus on the activities that have traditionally been practiced here.
The weekly market in Le Vigan is held on Saturday mornings.
Attractions nearby
If you are staying at Le Vigan there are several little villages and hamlets worth exploring nearby, including Bez and Esparon (a tiny place in a great position with great views) and Montdardier.
There are numerous scenic highlights nearby including the Cirque de Navacelles, the Gorges de la Dourbie, the Cirque de Vissec and the Chaos de Nimes-le-Vieux among others, while Mont Aigoual is to the north of Le Vigan.
The village of La Couvertoirade to the south-west of here is also a recommended excursion from Le Vigan.
See Languedoc-Roussillon and Gard (the region and department for Le Vigan) for more travel ideas...
Suggested places to visit near Le Vigan, France
Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.
La Couvertoirade 25km
Anduze 31km
More suggestions: Prafrance bamboo garden 31km; Les Matelles 33km; Lodeve 37km; Florac 37km; Montbrun 39km; Castelbouc 40km; Saint-Chely-du-Tarn 42km; Cevennes National Park 42km; Le Pont de Montvert 43km; Millau 44km; Sainte-Enimie 44km;
Le Vigan tourist information: sights and attractions nearby
Jardin des Sambucs - remarkable garden (7km) : Cirque de Navacelles - grand site of france (14km) : Grotte des Demoiselles - site of natural beauty (15km) : Cirque de Vissec - site of natural beauty (16km) : Abîme de Bramabiau - site of natural beauty (18km) : Chaos de Nimes-le-Vieux - site of natural beauty (25km) : Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert / Gorges de l'Herault - grand site of france (29km) : Aven Armand (grotte) - site of natural beauty (32km) :
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