Saint-Denis tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Ambroix at 5 km from Saint-Denis

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Visit Saint-Denis: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Denis 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 Saint-Denis in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Ambroix at 5 km and Barjac at 12 km.

Saint-Denis, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Ambroix

at 5 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 12 km (direction north-east)

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

See Barjac guide

Lussan

at 13 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 14 km (direction east)

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

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Banne

at 17 km (direction north-north-west), in the Ardeche department

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

See Banne guide

Goudargues

at 17 km (direction east)

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

See Goudargues guide

Cornillon

at 19 km (direction east)

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

See Cornillon 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

Naves

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

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

See Naves guide

Vezenobres

at 22 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Vezenobres guide

La Roque-sur-Ceze

Most Beautiful Village at 22 km (direction east)

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

See La Roque-sur-Ceze guide

Gorges de l'Ardeche

Scenery at 22 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

Vallon Pont d'Arc

at 23 km (direction 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

Labeaume

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

Both the medieval village and the river beach combine to make Labeaume very rewarding...

See Labeaume guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Gard

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Reserve excursions near Saint-Denis

Map of places to visit near Saint-Denis

Markets in and near Saint-Denis

• Saint-Ambroix: market Tuesday (5km)
• Barjac: market Friday (12km)
• Besseges: market Thursday (14km)
• Saint-Paul-le-Jeune: market Monday & Friday (14km)
• Goudargues: market Wednesday (17km)
• La Grand-Combe: market Wednesday & Saturday (18km)
• Ales: market Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday & Monday & Friday (18km)
• Naves: market Saturday (21km)
• Vallon Pont d'Arc: market Thursday (22km)
• Ruoms: market Friday (25km)

More information about Saint-Denis, Languedoc-Roussillon

Tourist attractions near Saint-Denis, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Aven d'Orgnac (16km)
• Gorges de l'Ardeche (22km)
• Gorges du Gardon (34km)
• Pont du Gard (39km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (46km)
• Avignon Centre (55km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Roque-sur-Ceze (22km)
• Aigueze (26km)
• Balazuc (32km)
• Vogue (38km)
• La Garde-Guerin (42km)

National Monuments

• Fort Saint-Andre (53km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes) (28km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (44km)
• Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Repos de Montfavet (Avignon) (54km)

Remarkable gardens

• Bambouseraie de Prafrance (27km)
• Jardin du mas de l'Abri (29km)
• Jardin du Tomple (30km)
• Jardin des herbes (44km)
• Jardins de la Fontaine (45km)
• Jardin aquatique « Aux fleurs de l'eau (60km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (45km)
• Nimes (45km)
• Villeneuve-les-Avignon (53km)
• Avignon (55km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Grotte de la Cocaliere (11km)
• Bois de Païolive (18km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (22km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (23km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (26km)
• Tanargue (45km)
• Mont Lozère (46km)
• Grotte des Demoiselles (54km)

Towns of Art and history

• Uzes (28km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ales (18km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (39km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Denis is in the south of France at 45 kilometres from Nimes, the department capital (general information: Saint-Denis is 534 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Saint-Denis from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Potelieres, Rivieres, Rochegude, Saint-Ambroix, Saint-Bres, Saint-Julien-de-Cassagnas, Saint-Victor-de-Malcap and Tharaux.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Denis