Lirac tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres at 2 km from Lirac

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Visit Lirac: highlights and tourist information

Lirac 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 Lirac in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres at 2 km and Saint-Victor-la-Coste at 5 km.

Lirac, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres

at 2 km (direction north-north-east)

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

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Saint-Victor-la-Coste

at 5 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape

at 11 km (direction east), in the Vaucluse department

Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a pretty village in Vaucluse, overlooked by a ruined castle and well...

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Villeneuve-les-Avignon

at 11 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Avignon Bridge

Bridge at 13 km (direction south-east), in the Vaucluse department

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

See Avignon Bridge guide

Castillon-du-Gard

at 13 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Papal Palace, Avignon

Castle at 13 km (direction south-east), in the Vaucluse department

The Papal Palace in Avignon is the most imposing gothic palace in Europe...

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Avignon

Heritage Site at 14 km (direction south-east), in the Vaucluse department

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

See Avignon guide

Ancient Theatre of Orange

Ancient Monument at 14 km (direction north-east), in the Vaucluse department

The Antique Theatre in Orange is one of the best preserved Roman theatres in...

See Ancient Theatre of Orange guide

Orange

Heritage Site at 15 km (direction north-east), in the Vaucluse department

Orange is best known for its Roman monuments such as the very good condition...

See Orange guide

Bagnols-sur-Ceze

at 15 km (direction north-north-west)

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

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Pont du Gard

Ancient Monument at 16 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Pont du Gard guide

Naturoptère

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

Naturoptere is a biodiversity centre where you can learn of the interaction between nature...

See Naturoptère guide

Cathedral of Saint-Theodorit in Uzès

Cathedral at 22 km (direction west)

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

See Cathedral of Saint-Theodorit in Uzès guide

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Reserve excursions near Lirac

Map of places to visit near Lirac

Markets in and near Lirac

• Roquemaure: market Tuesday (7km)
• Villeneuve-les-Avignon: market Thursday (12km)
• Avignon: market every day except Monday (14km)
• Orange: market every day except Sunday (15km)
• Sorgues: market Sunday (15km)
• Remoulins: market Friday (15km)
• Bagnols-sur-Ceze: market Wednesday (15km)
• Aramon: market Wednesday (16km)
• Le Pontet: market Thursday (16km)
• Piolenc: market Monday (16km)

More information about Lirac, Languedoc-Roussillon

Tourist attractions near Lirac, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Pont du Gard (16km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (37km)
• Gorges de l'Ardeche (47km)
• Camargue (51km)

Heritage sites

• Avignon Centre (14km)
• Orange Roman Theatre (15km)
• Roman Arles (40km)
• Arles église St Honorat (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)
• Saint-Gilles ancienne abbatialle (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (45km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Roque-sur-Ceze (22km)
• Aigueze (32km)
• Seguret (33km)
• Baux-de-Provence (34km)
• Venasque (37km)
• Gordes (43km)
• Menerbes (47km)

National Monuments

• Fort Saint-Andre (11km)
• Glanum (30km)
• Montmajour Abbey (37km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Beaucaire (26km)
• Pernes-les-Fontaines (30km)
• Nyons (51km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Alpilles (36km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Repos de Montfavet (Avignon) (13km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes) (22km)
• Collégiale Notre Dame des Anges (Sorgues) (34km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (35km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Montmajour (Arles) (37km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (40km)
• Eglise et cloitres de Saint Trophime, Eglise de Saint-Honorat des Alycamps (Arles) (40km)
• Abbaye de Sénanque (Gordes) (43km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du château de Brantes (15km)
• Jardin aquatique « Aux fleurs de l'eau (22km)
• Jarditrain (34km)
• Jardins de la Fontaine (35km)
• Jardin de l'Alchimiste (37km)
• Jardin des herbes (40km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Villeneuve-les-Avignon (12km)
• Avignon (14km)
• Nimes (35km)
• Arles (40km)
• Saint-Gilles (45km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Cascades du Sautadet (21km)
• Dentelles de Montmirail (33km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (35km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (39km)
• Gorges de Régalon (52km)
• Grotte de la Cocaliere (52km)
• Bois de Païolive (56km)

Towns of Art and history

• Uzes (22km)
• Carpentras (29km)
• Vaison-la-Romaine (38km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (36km)

Geography and distances

Lirac is in the south of France at 35 kilometres from Nimes, the department capital (general information: Lirac is 565 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 5 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Montfaucon, Saint-Genies-de-Comolas, Saint-Laurent-Des-Arbres, Saint-Victor-la-Coste and Tavel.

This page in French: Visiter Lirac