My girlfriend and I have acquired a gite for 5 days in Uzes. Anyone have suggestions on where to eat, where to go. I have been in Languedoc about 5 years ago, but I know there is so much I missed. Any must see or must do would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Dub

Roman ruins ?
Nimes : arena, temples, 30 km ….http://www.arenes-nimes.com/en/nimes/
Arles : arena. .55km . http://www.arenes-arles.com/arles_info/v4/patrimoine.htm
Pont du Gard of course : 15 km http://www.pontdugard.fr/
Etc. . . .

Pope palace of Avignon, half bridge?. . . Avignon, 35 km

Bamboo forest of Anduze (50 km west) is very interesting to visit. http://phengels.club.fr/page77.html

Off beaten pathes? Musee du Desert in Mialet; museum of French Protestantism, religion wars, and the “Desert”, area south of Anduze, beautiful landscapes. . . http://www.cevennes-tourisme.fr/histoire-patrimoine-protestantisme-musee-desert.asp



Drive up the Corniche des Cevennes in St Jean du Gard; crest road with beautiful landscapes on each side. . . . . side roads to typical small villages; further North, the high Cevennes and Mt Lozere. http://www.mescevennes.com/visiter/cevennes.php

Was long not in the area, so, for good restaurants, I have no advice, but of course, Corbières wine. . . .

If you go in autumn, you will have nice weather and nice colours, enjoy!

Uzes is well located, with closed access to Rhone Valley, Cévennes mountain and Languedoc.
- Avignon and Nimes are closed and interesting cities (Pope palace, Roman architecture, ...)
- Demoiselles caves are a great natural site to visit (cold!!)
- Cirque de Navacelles is also interesting

You could have a look on :
http://www.uzes-tourisme.com/ (tourism info center, english version)
http://www.viamichelin.fr/, the best site in my view, mixing maps and tourism spots + informations + hotel - restaurants (english version available)

Hope it helps
Vincent

A few things to research :



* Montpellier, regional capital of Languedoc Rousillon, and Herault is an old university town. Medical schools were established during the occupation by the Moors around the 9th century. The Moors, at that time, were the most advanced scientific culture in the Mediterranean basin. Today Montpellier has stunning modern architecture alongside an ancient centre. The tram makes it easy to visit the numerous art galleries and museums.
* Nimes, the capital of Gard, was the Nemausus of Roman history. The arena (built AD or BC 0) is still in use. The old city and Maison Carre are worth visiting.
* Arles is of interest for its extensive Roman remains and also it's artistic history.
* Narbonne, just outside Languedoc, has fine Roman remains.
* Mountain areas include Mt Aigoual, Anduze, Florac, Ganges, Gorge du Tarn, Mt Lozere, Mende, Millau, St Guilhem le Desert, St Hippolyte du Fort, St Enimie, Sauve, Le Vigan,
* Coastal towns include Beziers, Bouzigues, Camargue, Canal du Midi, Cap d’Agde, Grande Motte, Grau de Roi & Port Camargue, Maguelone, Marseillan, Meze, Sete.
* Historical interest in Aigues Mortes, Beaucaire, Lodeve, Pezenas, Sommieres, Uzes, Pont du Gard, Lunel (inc Ambrussum).
* There are many other towns, outside Languedoc, but within reach and worth visiting. The majority of these can be reached by car within less than 2 hours, but Barcelona is just under 3 hours from Montpellier. A small selection -Aix en Provence, Andorra, Avignon, Banyuls, Barcelona, Les Calanques, Carcasonne, Ceret, Collioure, Figueras (Dali museum), Girona, Gorge d’Ardeche, Larzac, Les Baux de Provence, Marseille, Martigues, Mont Ventoux, Orange, Perpignan, Tautavel, Toulon.


More : http://www.the-languedoc-page.com



Peter