Fontareches tourism and travel guide

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Visit Fontareches: highlights and tourist information

Fontareches 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 Fontareches in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Lussan at 8 km and Uzes at 11 km.

Fontareches, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Lussan

at 8 km (direction west-north-west)

Lussan is a pretty village of character in Languedoc-Roussillon with two ancient castles...

See Lussan guide

Uzes

at 11 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Uzes guide

Uzès medieval garden and towers

Garden at 11 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Uzès medieval garden and towers guide

Cathedral of Saint-Theodorit in Uzès

Cathedral at 11 km (direction south)

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

See Cathedral of Saint-Theodorit in Uzès guide

La Roque-sur-Ceze

Most Beautiful Village at 12 km (direction north-east)

It is very lovely exploring the steep streets in the ancient village of La...

See La Roque-sur-Ceze guide

Goudargues

at 12 km (direction north-north-east)

Goudargues is a small town on the banks of a canal in the Gard...

See Goudargues guide

Cornillon

at 14 km (direction north-north-east)

Cornillon, France is a hilltop village with an interesting historic centre in the north...

See Cornillon guide

Bagnols-sur-Ceze

at 16 km (direction east-north-east)

Bagnols-sur-Céze is one of the largest towns in the northern Gard region of Languedoc-Roussillon...

See Bagnols-sur-Ceze guide

Montclus

Most Beautiful Village at 17 km (direction east-north-east)

Montclus is a tiny but beautiful village in a lovely setting on the Cèze...

See Montclus guide

Saint-Victor-la-Coste

at 17 km (direction east-south-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

Castillon-du-Gard

at 18 km (direction south-east)

Castillon-du-Gard is a small village with a charming medieval centre to explore...

See Castillon-du-Gard guide

Pont du Gard

Ancient Monument at 20 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Pont du Gard guide

Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres

at 22 km (direction east)

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

See Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres guide

Barjac

at 23 km (direction north-north-west)

Barjac is a historic market town in the lovely countryside of he northern Gard...

See Barjac guide

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Reserve excursions near Fontareches

Map of places to visit near Fontareches

Markets in and near Fontareches

• Uzes: market Saturday (11km)
• Goudargues: market Wednesday (12km)
• Bagnols-sur-Ceze: market Wednesday (15km)
• Remoulins: market Friday (21km)
• Barjac: market Friday (23km)
• Pont-Saint-Esprit: market Saturday (24km)
• Saint-Martin-d'Ardeche: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (24km)
• Saint-Martin-d'Ardeche: market Sunday (24km)
• Saint-Ambroix: market Tuesday (26km)
• Piolenc: market Monday (27km)

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Tourist attractions near Fontareches, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Pont du Gard (20km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (23km)
• Gorges de l'Ardeche (33km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (30km)
• Avignon Centre (34km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Roque-sur-Ceze (12km)
• Aigueze (24km)
• Balazuc (45km)
• Baux-de-Provence (50km)

National Monuments

• Fort Saint-Andre (33km)
• Glanum (48km)
• Montmajour Abbey (48km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Beaucaire (37km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Alpilles (52km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes) (11km)
• Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Repos de Montfavet (Avignon) (34km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (40km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Montmajour (Arles) (48km)
• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (52km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins de la Fontaine (31km)
• Bambouseraie de Prafrance (36km)
• Jardin du château de Brantes (37km)
• Jardin aquatique « Aux fleurs de l'eau (39km)
• Jardin des herbes (40km)
• Jardin du mas de l'Abri (49km)
• Jardin du Tomple (50km)
• Jardin de l'Alchimiste (56km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Nimes (31km)
• Villeneuve-les-Avignon (33km)
• Avignon (35km)
• Sommieres (46km)
• Viviers (46km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Cascades du Sautadet (11km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (26km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (27km)
• Grotte de la Cocaliere (31km)
• Bois de Païolive (37km)

Towns of Art and history

• Uzes (11km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ales (29km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (35km)

Geography and distances

Fontareches is in the south of France at 31 kilometres from Nimes, the department capital (general information: Fontareches is 551 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Fontareches from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Belvezet, La Bastide-d'Engras, La Bruguiere, Lussan, Pougnadoresse, Saint-Andre-D'Olerargues, Saint-Laurent-la-Vernede, Saint-Marcel-de-Careiret and Vallabrix.

This page in French: Visiter Fontareches