Gard places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Gard department of Languedoc-Roussillon. See also our Gard travel guide
Aigues-Mortes
The remarkable town of Aigues-Mortes is a fortified town that retains its entire medieval defences and an interesting historical centre See guide
Aigueze
The pretty village of Aigueuze, listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France', also has great views across the Gorges de l'Ardeche See guide
Anduze
The historic heart of Anduze, with its small squares and medieval houses, is very pleasant to explore See guide
Bagnols-sur-Ceze
Bagnols-sur-Céze is one of the largest towns in the northern Gard region of Languedoc-Roussillon See guide
Barjac
Barjac is a historic market town in the lovely countryside of he northern Gard department See guide
Beaucaire
Beaucaire is well situtaed for exploring the popular towns of Arles, Nimes and Avignon See guide
Cevennes National Park
The varied landscapes of the Cevennes National Park are famous as the setting for Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Travels with a Donkey'! See guide
Cornillon
Cornillon, France is a hilltop village with an interesting historic centre in the north of Languedoc-Roussillon See guide
Goudargues
Goudargues is a small town on the banks of a canal in the Gard department in the Cèze valley See guide
La Roque-sur-Ceze
It is very lovely exploring the steep streets in the ancient village of La Roque-sur-Ceze See guide
Le Grau-du-Roi
Le Grau-de-Roi is one of the most eastern, and one of the most popular, beach resorts in Languedoc-Roussillon See guide
Le Vigan
Le Vigan is one of the most interesting towns to visit within the Cevennes National Park See guide
Lussan
Lussan is a pretty village of character in Languedoc-Roussillon with two ancient castles See guide
Montclus
Montclus is a tiny but beautiful village in a lovely setting on the Cèze river See guide
Nimes
Nimes contains some of the most complete ancient Roman monuments to be seen anywhere in France See guide
Pont du Gard
The Pont-du-Gard is a 2000 year old Roman aquaduct, an extraordinary feat of engineering and one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Europe See guide
Prafrance bamboo garden
We enjoyed walking through the alleys of bamboo at the bamboo garden at Prafrance See guide
Saint-Ambroix
Saint-Ambroix is an interesting town, in part because of the ruined castles and the rocky 'plateau du dugas' in the village centre See guide
Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres
Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres is a small historic village with several imposing historic monuments in the Gard department See guide
Saint-Victor-la-Coste
Saint-Victor-la-Coste in Languedoc-Roussillon has several historic monuments including an ancient castle on the hill behind the village See guide
Sauve
There are numerous places of interest to discover as you explore the narrow ancient streets in the heart of Sauve See guide
Sommieres
Adults will enjoy seeing the many historic monuments in Sommieres, although children might prefer the river beach... See guide
Uzes
The medieval centre of Uzes is interesting to explore, then perhaps visit the extensive caves at nearby La Cocaliere See guide
Vezenobres
The village of Vézénobres, north-west of Nimes, is a delightful small village quite overlooked by most visitors See guide
Villeneuve-les-Avignon
Losing out in visitor numbers to famous Avignon across the river, in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon you will also find several places and sights that are interesting See guideFor more information see the Gard guide
Market towns & days in Gard
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Aigues-Mortes: Sunday
Aimargues: Tuesday & Sunday & Friday
Ales: Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday & Monday & Friday
Anduze: Thursday
Aramon: Wednesday
Bagnols-sur-Ceze: Wednesday
Barjac: Friday
Beaucaire: Thursday & Sunday
Bellegarde: Friday
Besseges: Thursday
Calvisson: Sunday
Goudargues: Wednesday
La Grand-Combe: Wednesday & Saturday
Le Grau-du-Roi: Wednesday (high season only)
Le Grau-du-Roi: Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday
Le Vigan: Saturday
Manduel: Wednesday
Marguerittes: Saturday
Nimes: Wednesday & Tuesday & Monday all day & Friday
Pont-Saint-Esprit: Saturday
Quissac: Wednesday
Remoulins: Friday
Roquemaure: Tuesday
Saint-Ambroix: Tuesday
Saint-Gilles: Thursday & Sunday
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort: Tuesday & Friday
Saint-Jean-du-Gard: Tuesday
Sommieres: Saturday
Uzes: Saturday
Valleraugue: Wednesday & Saturday
Vauvert: Wednesday & Saturday
Vergeze: Thursday
Villeneuve-les-Avignon: Thursday
Tourist attractions to visit in Gard
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
4* Towns in Bloom
Ales
Towns of Art and History
Beaucaire: See tourist guide
Nimes: See tourist guide
Uzes: See tourist guide
Sites of Natural Beauty
Abîme de Bramabiau
Cirque de Vissec
Etang de Scamandre
Grotte de la Cocaliere
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Beaucaire: See tourist guide
Nimes: See tourist guide
Saint-Gilles: See tourist guide
Sommieres: See tourist guide
Uzes: See tourist guide
Villeneuve-les-Avignon: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Bambouseraie de Prafrance: See tourist guide
Jardin des Sambucs
Jardin du mas de l'Abri
Jardin du Tomple
Jardins de la Fontaine
Religious Monuments
Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes)
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Beaucaire: See tourist guide
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Aigueze: See tourist guide
La Roque-sur-Ceze: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Pont du Gard: See tourist guide
Saint-Gilles ancienne abbatialle (monuments on French pilgrim routes)