Uzès and its region of Provence
UZÈS.
Beautiful town combining medieval and renaissance architecture, this historical centre was listed by the Arts Council in the sixties and important restoration work was carried out which leaves the town standing in all its beauty ; tiny winding streets concealing magnificent noblemans houses in mellowed stone with typical Uzège green shutters surround the central "Place aux Herbes", magnificent square with arcades sheltering a large choice of antique shops and art galleries.
A large choice of restaurants and cafés with terraces shaded by the immense century old plane trees provide an ideal spot for whiling away the long summer evenings.
The bustling Saturday market, probably one of the prettiest in France, is a pleasure for the eyes and the gourmets with all the perfumes of Provence to taste.
This part of Provence is particularly agreable off season. Clement temperatures with blue skies, sunshine, bathe the country side with an indefinable light so dear to so many famous artists
At the end of January is the Truffle festival in Uzès, the whole town is devoted to the black diamond, kilos for sale on the market place, demonstrations of truffle hunting and all the restaurants proposing a special truffle menu - an unique experience.
Pretty local villages surround Uzès, St Siffret and St Maximin propose a good choice of restaurants as well as Lussan, a typical Provencal hilltop village. Weekly markets can be found in many of these villages and local products can be found directly on the farm; goats cheese, honey and lucious fruit just picked from the surrounding orchards. See also Flaux.
Very close to hand is the world famous Pont du Gard which now has a very interesting museum complex, multi lingual and a must for all the family. It is also possible to hire canoes at Collias on the Gardon river - paddling under this impressive monument is an experience never to be forgotten!
An ideal base for exploring all of Provence, many famous sites are close to hand. Situated at equal distance between Nimes and Avignon there is the choice between visiting the Papal Palace and dancing on the bridge or immersing oneself in Roman history with the Arenas and magnificent Amphitheatre in Orange, host to famous musical festivals in summer.
Tennis courts can be found at St Siffret and St Maximin
Canoeing on the Gardon river
Horse riding centres at Uzès
Golf courses at Uzès, Nîmes and Avignon
Hot air ballooning at Uzès.
St Quentin la Poterie is famous since the middle ages for its pottery, and hosts a pottery fair and many famous artist galleries.
Access :
Airports :
- Nimes ( Ryanair) 45 mins
- Montpellier & Marseille 1 _ hrs
- Lyon 2 _ hrs
Eurostar & TGV trains : Avignon & Nimes at 45 mins
Motorway: A9 (via A6 or A7) exit at Remoulins, 30 mins
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