Rousson tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Ambroix at 9 km from Rousson

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Visit Rousson: highlights and tourist information

Rousson 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 Rousson in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Ambroix at 9 km and Vezenobres at 15 km.

Rousson, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Ambroix

at 9 km (direction north-north-east)

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

See Saint-Ambroix guide

Vezenobres

at 15 km (direction south)

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

See Vezenobres guide

Lussan

at 18 km (direction east)

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

See Lussan guide

Anduze

at 19 km (direction south-west)

The historic heart of Anduze, with its small squares and medieval houses, is very...

See Anduze guide

Prafrance bamboo garden

Garden at 19 km (direction south-west)

We enjoyed walking through the alleys of bamboo at the bamboo garden at Prafrance...

See Prafrance bamboo garden guide

Banne

at 20 km (direction south-west), in the Ardeche department

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

See Banne guide

Barjac

at 21 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Barjac guide

Montclus

Most Beautiful Village at 23 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Montclus guide

Naves

at 25 km (direction east-north-east), in the Ardeche department

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

See Naves guide

Goudargues

at 26 km (direction east)

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

See Goudargues guide

Cornillon

at 27 km (direction east)

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

See Cornillon guide

Uzes

at 29 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Uzes guide

Uzès medieval garden and towers

Garden at 29 km (direction east-south-east)

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 29 km (direction east-south-east)

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 Rousson

Map of places to visit near Rousson

Markets in and near Rousson

• Ales: market Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday & Monday & Friday (9km)
• Saint-Ambroix: market Tuesday (9km)
• La Grand-Combe: market Wednesday & Saturday (10km)
• Besseges: market Thursday (12km)
• Saint-Paul-le-Jeune: market Monday & Friday (17km)
• Anduze: market Thursday (19km)
• Barjac: market Friday (21km)
• Saint-Jean-du-Gard: market Tuesday (23km)
• Naves: market Saturday (25km)
• Goudargues: market Wednesday (26km)

More information about Rousson, Languedoc-Roussillon

Tourist attractions near Rousson, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Aven d'Orgnac (26km)
• Gorges de l'Ardeche (31km)
• Gorges du Gardon (40km)
• Pont du Gard (41km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Roque-sur-Ceze (30km)
• Aigueze (35km)
• Balazuc (40km)
• La Garde-Guerin (42km)
• Vogue (46km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Beaucaire (58km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes) (29km)

Remarkable gardens

• Bambouseraie de Prafrance (17km)
• Jardin du Tomple (28km)
• Jardin du mas de l'Abri (28km)
• Jardin des Sambucs (42km)
• Jardins de la Fontaine (42km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Nimes (42km)
• Sommieres (45km)
• Viviers (54km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Grotte de la Cocaliere (13km)
• Bois de Païolive (23km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (30km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (32km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (35km)
• Mont Lozère (42km)
• Grotte des Demoiselles (45km)

Towns of Art and history

• Uzes (29km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ales (9km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (48km)

Geography and distances

Rousson is in the south of France at 42 kilometres from Nimes, the department capital (general information: Rousson is 537 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Les Mages, Les Plans, Saint-Jean-de-Valeriscle, Saint-Julien-de-Cassagnas, Saint-Julien-les-Rosiers, Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues, Saint-Privat-Des-Vieux, Salindres and Servas.

This page in French: Visiter Rousson