The Region
Between Uzès and Avignon,
the region with 7 UNESCO sites.
Several tourist offices are located nearby (Uzès, Pont du Gard, Avignon). You can also visit the region's website, which offers numerous activities.
Gard region websiteA land of art, stone, and light, this corner of the Gard region captivates with its sculpted landscapes, its millennia-old heritage, and its free spirit. Between Uzès and the Pont du Gard, Cocteau filmed, Gide meditated—today, contemporary art and the good life meet here.
The 7 UNESCO sites
The Pont du Gard
16 minA UNESCO World Heritage Site, this 1st-century Roman aqueduct combines technical prowess with poetic beauty. Explore it on foot or by canoe.
The square house
Nîmes, 40 minA temple dating from the 1st century, a jewel of Roman architecture, it tells the story of two thousand years of history. An unmissable stop.
The Avignon bridge
40 minWith its broken arches and legendary history, this bridge offers an unusual walk above the Rhône.
The Palaces of the Popes
Avignon, 40 minThe largest Gothic palace in Europe, it was the residence of the popes in the 14th century. Worth visiting for its rooms and monumental frescoes.
Canal du Midi
2:30This 17th-century engineering masterpiece connects the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. Explore it by barge, bicycle, or on foot along its shaded banks.
Causses and Cévennes
2:30High plateaus and verdant valleys: a hiking area dotted with rivers, old farms and magnificent panoramas.
The Medieval City
Carcassonne, 2h30In the heart of the fortified city, the Count's Castle reveals its ramparts, dungeons, and sentry walks. A must-see for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in medieval history.
Other sites around Panéry
Ceramics
12 minSaint-Quentin-la-Poterie, a village dedicated to contemporary ceramics, has more than 25 workshops and hosts a festival every summer.
Uzès
15 minA city of art and balance, the first duchy of France, Uzès seduces with its Renaissance architecture, its markets and its galleries.
Arles
1 hourThe city of Van Gogh, of the arenas and of the Luma Foundation becomes, every summer, the nerve center of contemporary photography.
Camargue
1 hourA unique nature reserve, the Camargue reveals beaches, ponds, rice paddies and pink flamingos. Discover it on horseback at sunset.
