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France This Way comment: Castillon-du-Gard is a small village with a charming medieval centre to explore

Castillon-du-Gard is situated in the Gard department and Occitanie region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Castillon-du-Gard in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Cathedral of Saint-Theodorit in Uzès at 12 km and Uzès medieval garden and towers at 12 km.

Castillon-du-Gard, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Pont du Gard

Ancient Monument at 3 km (direction south-west)

The Pont-du-Gard is a 2000 year old Roman aquaduct, an extraordinary feat of engineering...

See Pont du Gard guide

Cathedral of Saint-Theodorit in Uzès

Cathedral at 12 km (direction west-north-west)

The Cathedral Saint-Théodorit is an impressive church that combines elements from the 12th century,...

See Cathedral of Saint-Theodorit in Uzès guide

Uzès medieval garden and towers

Garden at 12 km (direction west-north-west)

The medieval garden and towers in Uzès are an interesting visit, with lovely views...

See Uzès medieval garden and towers guide

Uzes

at 12 km (direction west-north-west)

The medieval centre of Uzes is interesting to explore, then perhaps visit the extensive...

See Uzes guide

Saint-Victor-la-Coste

at 13 km (direction north-east)

Saint-Victor-la-Coste in Languedoc-Roussillon has several historic monuments including an ancient castle on the hill...

See Saint-Victor-la-Coste guide

Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres

at 15 km (direction east-north-east)

Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres is a small historic village with several imposing historic monuments in the Gard...

See Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres guide

Chateau de Beaucaire

Castle at 19 km (direction south-south-east)

The Chateau de Beaucaire is a castle in ruins with a triangular keep and...

See Chateau de Beaucaire guide

Beaucaire

at 19 km (direction south-south-east)

Beaucaire is well situated for exploring the popular towns of Arles, Nimes and Avignon...

See Beaucaire guide

Villeneuve-les-Avignon

at 19 km (direction east)

Losing out in visitor numbers to famous Avignon across the river, in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon you...

See Villeneuve-les-Avignon guide

Tour Magne in Nimes

Ancient Monument at 19 km (direction west-south-west)

Tour Magne is a Roman fortified tower in the Jardins de la Fontaine in...

See Tour Magne in Nimes guide

Chateau de Tarascon

Castle at 20 km (direction south-south-east), in the Bouches-du-Rhone department

The Chateau de Tarascon is an imposing 15th century castle on the banks of...

See Chateau de Tarascon guide

Tarascon

at 20 km (direction south-south-east), in the Bouches-du-Rhone department

Tarascon is a pleasant town with a substantial castle on the Rhone river, well...

See Tarascon guide

Avignon Bridge

Bridge at 20 km (direction east), in the Vaucluse department

The Pont Saint-Benezet is the remaining part of the bridge on the Rhone in...

See Avignon Bridge guide

Avignon

Heritage Site at 20 km (direction east), in the Vaucluse department

The Pope's Palace, the Pont d'Avignon and an attractive town centre make Avignon very...

See Avignon guide

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Markets in and near Castillon-du-Gard

• Remoulins: market Friday (3km)
• Uzes: market Saturday (12km)
• Aramon: market Wednesday (13km)
• Marguerittes: market Saturday (15km)
• Manduel: market Wednesday (18km)
• Beaucaire: market Thursday & Sunday (19km)
• Villeneuve-les-Avignon: market Thursday (19km)
• Roquemaure: market Tuesday (20km)
• Avignon: market every day except Monday (21km)
• Nimes: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Monday all day & Friday (21km)

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Tourist attractions near Castillon-du-Gard, France

What to do at Castillon-du-Gard? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Castillon-du-Gard.

Grand sites of France

• Pont du Gard (3km)
• Camargue (38km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (40km)

Heritage sites

• Avignon Centre (20km)
• Orange Roman Theatre (28km)
• Roman Arles (33km)
• Arles église St Honorat (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (34km)
• Saint-Gilles ancienne abbatialle (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (34km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Roque-sur-Ceze (25km)
• Baux-de-Provence (32km)
• Aigueze (37km)
• Seguret (46km)

National Monuments

• Fort Saint-Andre (19km)
• Glanum (30km)
• Montmajour Abbey (30km)
• Towers and fortifications of Aigues-Mortes (53km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Beaucaire (19km)
• Pernes-les-Fontaines (41km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Alpilles (34km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes) (12km)
• Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Repos de Montfavet (Avignon) (20km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Montmajour (Arles) (30km)
• Eglise et cloitres de Saint Trophime, Eglise de Saint-Honorat des Alycamps (Arles) (33km)
• Collégiale Notre Dame des Anges (Sorgues) (43km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (46km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (51km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins de la Fontaine (21km)
• Jardin aquatique « Aux fleurs de l'eau (22km)
• Jardin du château de Brantes (26km)
• Jardin de l'Alchimiste (39km)
• Jarditrain (45km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Villeneuve-les-Avignon (19km)
• Avignon (21km)
• Nimes (21km)
• Arles (33km)
• Saint-Gilles (34km)
• Sommieres (43km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Cascades du Sautadet (25km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (40km)
• Etang de Scamandre (42km)
• Gorges de l'Ardèche (43km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (43km)
• Dentelles de Montmirail (47km)
• Grotte de la Cocaliere (49km)

Towns of Art and history

• Uzes (12km)
• Carpentras (41km)
• Vaison-la-Romaine (51km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ales (42km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (45km)

Geography and distances

Castillon-du-Gard is in the south of France at 21 kilometres from Nimes, the department capital (general information: Castillon-du-Gard is 569 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Castillon-du-Gard from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Argilliers, Flaux, Fournes, Pont-du-Gard, Remoulins, Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard, Saint-Hilaire-d'Ozilhan and Valliguieres.

This page in French: Visiter Castillon-du-Gard