Rivieres tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Ambroix at 7 km from Rivieres

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Visit Rivieres: highlights and tourist information

Rivieres 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 Rivieres in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Ambroix at 7 km and Barjac at 11 km.

Rivieres, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Ambroix

at 7 km (direction west-north-west)

Saint-Ambroix is an interesting town, in part because of the ruined castles and the...

See Saint-Ambroix guide

Barjac

at 11 km (direction north-east)

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

See Barjac guide

Lussan

at 11 km (direction south-east)

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

See Lussan guide

Montclus

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

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

See Montclus guide

Goudargues

at 15 km (direction east)

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

See Goudargues guide

Cornillon

at 17 km (direction east)

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

See Cornillon guide

Banne

at 18 km (direction north-west), in the Ardeche department

The exceptional views from Banne are the highlight, and the streets of the small...

See Banne guide

La Roque-sur-Ceze

Most Beautiful Village at 20 km (direction east)

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

See La Roque-sur-Ceze guide

Pont d'Arc

at 21 km (direction north-east), in the Ardeche department

The small beach and beautiful setting make Pont d'Arc a very beautiful and popular...

See Pont d'Arc guide

Gorges de l'Ardeche

Scenery at 21 km (direction east-north-east), in the Ardeche department

The Gorges de l'Ardeche are one of the most scenic highlights in France, whether...

See Gorges de l'Ardeche guide

Vezenobres

at 22 km (direction south-west)

The village of Vézénobres, north-west of Nimes, is a delightful small village quite overlooked...

See Vezenobres guide

Vallon Pont d'Arc

at 22 km (direction north-north-east), in the Ardeche department

Because of the proximity to the Gorges de l'Ardeche and the lively holiday atmosphere...

See Vallon Pont d'Arc guide

Naves

at 23 km (direction north-west), in the Ardeche department

Stroll through the pretty village of Naves and you will see progressively more ancient...

See Naves guide

Aigueze

Most Beautiful Village at 24 km (direction east-north-east)

The pretty village of Aigueuze, listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France', also...

See Aigueze guide

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Reserve excursions near Rivieres

Map of places to visit near Rivieres

Markets in and near Rivieres

• Saint-Ambroix: market Tuesday (7km)
• Barjac: market Friday (11km)
• Besseges: market Thursday (16km)
• Goudargues: market Wednesday (16km)
• Saint-Paul-le-Jeune: market Monday & Friday (16km)
• Ales: market Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday & Monday & Friday (19km)
• La Grand-Combe: market Wednesday & Saturday (19km)
• Vallon Pont d'Arc: market Thursday (22km)
• Naves: market Saturday (23km)
• Ruoms: market Friday (25km)

More information about Rivieres, Languedoc-Roussillon

Tourist attractions near Rivieres, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Aven d'Orgnac (15km)
• Gorges de l'Ardeche (21km)
• Gorges du Gardon (34km)
• Pont du Gard (38km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (44km)
• Avignon Centre (53km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Roque-sur-Ceze (20km)
• Aigueze (24km)
• Balazuc (32km)
• Vogue (38km)
• La Garde-Guerin (44km)

National Monuments

• Fort Saint-Andre (51km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes) (27km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (43km)
• Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Repos de Montfavet (Avignon) (53km)

Remarkable gardens

• Bambouseraie de Prafrance (28km)
• Jardin du mas de l'Abri (31km)
• Jardin du Tomple (32km)
• Jardin des herbes (43km)
• Jardins de la Fontaine (44km)
• Jardin aquatique « Aux fleurs de l'eau (58km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (44km)
• Nimes (44km)
• Villeneuve-les-Avignon (51km)
• Avignon (54km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Grotte de la Cocaliere (13km)
• Bois de Païolive (19km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (21km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (21km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (24km)
• Tanargue (46km)
• Mont Lozère (48km)
• Grotte des Demoiselles (55km)

Towns of Art and history

• Uzes (27km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ales (19km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (37km)

Geography and distances

Rivieres is in the south of France at 44 kilometres from Nimes, the department capital (general information: Rivieres is 535 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Fons-sur-Lussan, Mejannes-le-Clap, Potelieres, Rochegude, Saint-Bres, Saint-Denis, Saint-Julien-de-Cassagnas, Saint-Victor-de-Malcap and Tharaux.

This page in French: Visiter Rivieres