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Visit Tavel: highlights and tourist information

Tavel 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 Tavel in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres at 5 km and Saint-Victor-la-Coste at 7 km.

Tavel, 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 5 km (direction )

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 7 km (direction north-west)

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

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Villeneuve-les-Avignon

at 9 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 11 km (direction east-south-east), in the Vaucluse department

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

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Papal Palace, Avignon

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

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

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape

at 12 km (direction east-north-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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Castillon-du-Gard

at 12 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Pont du Gard

Ancient Monument at 15 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Ancient Theatre of Orange

Ancient Monument at 16 km (direction north-east), in the Vaucluse department

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

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Orange

Heritage Site at 17 km (direction north-east), in the Vaucluse department

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

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Bagnols-sur-Ceze

at 18 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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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,...

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Uzès medieval garden and towers

Garden at 22 km (direction west)

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

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

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Reserve excursions near Tavel

Map of places to visit near Tavel

Markets in and near Tavel

• Roquemaure: market Tuesday (8km)
• Villeneuve-les-Avignon: market Thursday (9km)
• Avignon: market every day except Monday (12km)
• Aramon: market Wednesday (13km)
• Sorgues: market Sunday (13km)
• Remoulins: market Friday (13km)
• Le Pontet: market Thursday (14km)
• Orange: market every day except Sunday (17km)
• Courthezon: market Friday (17km)
• Vedene: market Tuesday (17km)

More information about Tavel, Languedoc-Roussillon

Tourist attractions near Tavel, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Pont du Gard (15km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (40km)
• Camargue (49km)
• Gorges de l'Ardeche (50km)

Heritage sites

• Avignon Centre (11km)
• Orange Roman Theatre (17km)
• Roman Arles (38km)
• Arles église St Honorat (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (38km)
• Saint-Gilles ancienne abbatialle (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Roque-sur-Ceze (25km)
• Baux-de-Provence (31km)
• Seguret (34km)
• Aigueze (35km)
• Venasque (36km)
• Gordes (42km)
• Menerbes (45km)

National Monuments

• Fort Saint-Andre (9km)
• Glanum (27km)
• Montmajour Abbey (34km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Beaucaire (23km)
• Pernes-les-Fontaines (29km)
• Nyons (52km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Alpilles (33km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Repos de Montfavet (Avignon) (11km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes) (23km)
• Collégiale Notre Dame des Anges (Sorgues) (33km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Montmajour (Arles) (34km)
• Eglise et cloitres de Saint Trophime, Eglise de Saint-Honorat des Alycamps (Arles) (38km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (38km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (39km)
• Abbaye de Sénanque (Gordes) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (43km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du château de Brantes (14km)
• Jardin aquatique « Aux fleurs de l'eau (19km)
• Jarditrain (33km)
• Jardins de la Fontaine (33km)
• Jardin de l'Alchimiste (34km)
• Jardin des herbes (43km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Villeneuve-les-Avignon (9km)
• Avignon (12km)
• Nimes (33km)
• Arles (38km)
• Saint-Gilles (43km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Cascades du Sautadet (24km)
• Dentelles de Montmirail (34km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (38km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (42km)
• Gorges de Régalon (49km)
• Etang de Scamandre (51km)
• Grotte de la Cocaliere (54km)
• Bois de Païolive (58km)

Towns of Art and history

• Uzes (22km)
• Carpentras (28km)
• Vaison-la-Romaine (39km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (38km)
• Zoo de La Barben (59km)

Geography and distances

Tavel is in the south of France at 33 kilometres from Nimes, the department capital (general information: Tavel is 568 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Les Angles, Lirac, Rochefort-du-Gard, Saint-Genies-de-Comolas, Saint-Laurent-Des-Arbres and Saint-Victor-la-Coste.

This page in French: Visiter Tavel