The region
Culture, Nature, Sports
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Uzes
City of art and history
The Duchy of Uzes
13km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
The 1st Duchy of France, also named « The Duchy » is located in the heart of the city and built on the site of a Roman fortress. The architecture is a potted history of France. The middle Ages, the Renaissance, the 17th century and modern times are all there. Don’t forget to visit Bermonde Tower to discover on the top of ut a 360° view on the city of Uzes and the lovely roofs of the houses. This fascinating tour will make you travel through ages..
Place du Duché 30700 Uzès
Fenestrelle tower and Cathedral of Saint Théodorit
13 km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
Cathedral of Saint Théodorit and fenestrelle tower built in the 12th century on a Roman temple site, was the seat of the former diocese of Uzès.
The campanile, in the Lombardy style, is 42 meters high and is the bell tower of the cathedral, rebuilt in the 17th century after several periods of damage. This round tower looks like Pise Tower and is the only one in France. Visit not to be missed.
Place de la cathédrale 30700 Uzès
La place aux herbes
13 km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
The place where food lovers meet !
Each Wednesday, from 7h30 AM to 1PM: farmer market on La Place aux Herbes and all day until 6 PM on the boulevards and Jacques d’Uzes street.
Place aux Herbes 30700 Uzès
In the region
A few kilometers from Le Mas de la Chapelle
Les Gorges du Gardon
Hinking departure from Russan, 1.5km from Le Mas de la Chapelle, or departure from Sanilhac-Sagriès (9km from Le Mas de la Chapelle)
Offering some twenty kilometres of astounding nature, the Gardon Gorges are a true symphony of colours and elements: the emerald green waters, deep green vegetation and milky-white cliffs combine with the blue skies to conjure up beautifully compelling landscapes. The river Gardon has been making its way through the calcareous rocks since times immemorial, carving out a deep winding canyon in the process.
Natural reserve since 1982, it is full of animal and plant species. Landscapes are breathtaking…
Many activities are available:
Hiking, with a walk through the cave of Sainte Baume
Canoeing: circuits catering for all levels and for some of them the magic of passing under the Pont du Gard.
Biking mountain: circuits to discover all over the region (270 km). One of them will enable you to discover the protected landscape of the Gorges du Gardon.
Russan
www.gorgesdugardon.fr
Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie
20 km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
St Quentin has been famed for its pottery since the 12th century. Its ceramic paving tiles were supplied to the Pope’s Palace in Avignon. During the 19th century, the village counted up to 60 kilns and nowadays, around 20 workshops and studios welcome you onto their premises all year round. St Quentin la Poterie will introduce you to its narrow streets and stores, a historical heritage off the ordinary. Not to be missed, the visit of the pottery museum and the nice market of Provence on Friday morning.
Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie
www.musee-poterie-mediterranee.com
L'Abbaye troglodytique de Saint-Roman
40 km du Mas de la Chapelle
Surplombant Beaucaire, les vestiges de la seule abbaye troglodytique d’Europe occidentale, subsistent encore au milieu des garrigues.
Saint-Roman de l’Aiguille témoigne de 1000 ans d’occupation monastique entre le Ve et le XVe siècle. Fondée par des ermites disciples de Saint Roman qui la creusèrent dans le calcaire, elle devint ensuite abbaye bénédictine, studium pontifical, enfin château fortifié puis classique occupé par plusieurs familles de la région avant son démantèlement au XIXe siècle.
Pour parfaire le tout, le site vous offre un magnifique panorama sur la Provence.
Mas Des Tourelles 4294, Route de Bellegarde, 30300 Beaucaire
www.abbaye-saint-roman.com
Le Fort Saint-André
48 km du Mas de la Chapelle
Le fort Saint-André fut élevé au XIVème siècle par Jean le Bon et Charles V pour symboliser la puissance royale face aux papes d'Avignon et des terres de l'Empire. Il est constitué d'une enceinte fortifiée, et possède deux Tours Jumelles encadrant une porte monumentale, un bel exemple de fortification médiévale.
Le fort Saint André offre une vue somptueuse sur le mont Ventoux, Avignon et le palais des Papes.
Fort Saint-André, 30400 Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
www.fort-saint-andre.fr
Aigues Mortes
58 km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
Aigues-Mortes is a very old fortress town built by Saint Louis. At the beginning of his regn, Louis IX wished a Mediterranean embarkation port, this is how this port has been built. Then the ramparts were set up, extending on 1640m, with 5 towers, among which Constance Tower, and 10 gates, giving to the city a remarkable religious heritage.
This city, marked by crusades, templars and then by religious wars, is today a very pleasant city to visit.
Aigues Mortes
www.ot-aiguesmortes.com
Le Pont du Gard
20km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
This monument, treasure of the region and ranked as UNESCO World Heritage since 1985, is 49m high and shows the exploit of the Roman builders. This is the only ancient aqueduct remaining from the past, and the higher Roman bridge. You may discover its magic on the banks of the River Gardon and enjoy the astonishing landscape of this natural habitat.
La Bégude 400, Route du Pont du Gard, 30210 to Pont du Gard
www.pontdugard.fr
Les Arènes de Nîmes
27 km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
The amphitheater (or Arena of Nimes) is the best Roman preserved arena. Built at the end of the 1st century, its aim was, and still is to entertain with shows, concerts or other cultural events. The monument is open all year. A prestigious setting for your upcoming outings.
Place des Arènes, 30000 Nîmes
www.arenes-nimes.com
Anduze
42 km du Mas de la Chapelle
Anduze est situé à la porte des Cévennes. Construite en amphithéâtre au pied de la montagne Saint Julien, cette petite ville agréable a conservé son caractère médiéval avec ses ruelles étroites et ses fontaines.
De nombreux édifices comme la Tour de l’Horloge, la Fontaine Pagode, et l’église Saint Etienne vous invitent à la promenade.
C’est aussi la capitale Cévenole du célèbre vase d’Anduze fabriqué depuis 1610. Aujourd’hui, huit fabricants perpétuent cette tradition de ce savoir-faire local.
Anduze
www.cevennesgrandsud.cool
Le palais des Papes
49 km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
This impressive fortress and sumptuous palace symbolizes the power of Christianity and the temporal and spiritual power once wielded by the Popes. It was the Pope’s official residence from the 14th century and is the world’s largest gothic palace. Tours available of the pope’s private apartments and various other sites - a space which is the equivalent in size to more than 4 gothic cathedrals! Today, the courtyard of the Palais des Papes is used to stage the famous Avignon festival.
Place du Palais des Papes, 84000 Avignon
www.palais-des-papes.com
La plage de l’Espiguette
71 km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
It's the wildest beach in Gard and extends for close to 18 kilometers toward the beaches of Saintes Maries de la Mer. In a desertlike environment, we find dunes that can reach ten meters high.
Route de l’Espiguette 30240 Le Grau-du- Roi
Le Parc National des Cévennes
Autour du Mas de la Chapelle
Le parc National des Cévennes, aux paysages sauvages et préservés jalonné de torrents et de rivières abrite un patrimoine naturel, riche et diversifié qui le classe réserve mondiale de biosphère par L’Unesco.
Les amoureux de grand espace et de randonnée apprécieront Le Mont Aigoual, Le Mont Bouquet, le cirque de Navacelles et bien d’autres paysages d’exception que nous offre ce site.
Parc des Cévennes
www.cevennes-tourisme.fr
La Maison Carrée
20km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
The Maison Carrée is a Roman temple built in 1st century after JC. During its construction, the Maison Carrée was dedicated to the Emperor Augustus and to the glory of his 2 grandsons: Lucius Caesar and Caius Julius Caesar. Throughout the centuries, the temple became a consular house, a church, and then an ancient art museum. This is the best preserved Roman temple in the world. The history of the city of Nimes will be explained to you thanks to a 3D film.
Place de la Maison Carrée, 30000 Nîmes
www.arenes-nimes.com
Vézénobres
27 km du Mas de la Chapelle
Village médiéval perché sur l'emplacement d'un ancien oppidum, Vézénobres est au carrefour des Cévennes et de la Provence. Ce site stratégique fut habité au fil du temps par des Ligures, des Celtes, des Volces et des Romains. En raison de cette situation privilégiée, les Romains initièrent une voie romaine qui prendra de l'ampleur au Moyen-Age et se transformera en un axe de pèlerinage et de commerce reliant le littoral méditerranéen à la France du nord : le Chemin de Régordane.
Vous apprécierez la fraîcheur de ses ruelles pavées, la tour de l’horloge et ses anciennes maisons romanes.
www.vezenobres.fr
La bambouseraie
43 km du Mas de la Chapelle
La Bambouseraie vous transportera en Asie avec ses bambous luxuriants, son village laotien ou encore son jardin aquatique. Découvrez les bonsaïs, l'allée des séquoias, perdez-vous dans le labyrinthe, ou suivez la rivière dans la vallée du Dragon.
Vous trouverez plus de 200 variétés de bambous et 800 autres espèces végétales préservées toutes plus belles et fascinantes les unes que les autres.
Respirez, vibrez, rêvez, admirez…
552 rue de Montsauve, 30140 Générargues
www.bambouseraie.com
Les Arènes d’Arles
54 km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
Arles arena is a Roman amphitheater built around 80/90 before J.C. this is the biggest monument from the Roman colony. It was built to provide entertainment, bullfighting as well as plays and concerts. A place not to be missed.
Rond-Point des Arènes, 13200 Arles
www.arenes-arles.com
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
83 km from Mas de la Chapelle
L’Isle sur la Sorgue has become the capitale of antiques. Its fairs are among the biggest in Europe, after Saint Ouen and London. Twice a year, over the Easter weekend and on the 15th August, 2 major antique fairs are held. More than 500 exhibitors set their wares up throughout the town. A good opportunity to wander on the banks of the river and to discover the paddle wheels, still turning nowadays.
Aigues Mortes
www.foire-islesurlasorgue.com
Autres activités
Sports, musée...
1900 Museum
12 km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
2 Chemin du Moulin, 30700 Arpaillargues-et-Aureillac
www.musee1900.com
Les montgolfières du sud
12 km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
meeting point : parking des Cordeliers Uzès
www.sudmontgolfiere.com
Le haras national d’Uzès
13 km du Mas de la Chapelle
Chemin du Mas des Tailles, 30700 Uzès
www.ifce.fr
Canoé Collias
14 km du Mas de la Chapelle
194 chemin saint privat | Rive droite, 30210 Collias
www.canoe-collias.com
Uzès Golf Club
12 km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
Pont des Charrettes - Mas de la place, 30700 UZES
www.golfuzes.fr
Golf - Club de Nîmes Vacquerolles
18 km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
1075 Chemin du Golf, 30900 Nîmes
www.golf-nimes.com
Golf - Club de Nîmes Campagne
36 km from Le Mas de la Chapelle
Route de Saint-Gilles, 30900 Nîmes
www.golfnimescampagne.com
Camargue insolite
58km from le Mas de la Chapelle
Safari pink flamingos
Meeting point : 285 route de Nîmes, 30220 Aigues-Mortes
http://camargue-insolite.fr/
Camargue autrement
65 km from Mas de la Chapelle
Centre Commercial Port Royal, 30240 Le Grau-du-Roi
www.camargue-autrement.com
Nautical sports center
69km from le Mas de la Chapelle
Watairworld : jet ski, flyboard, parasailing
Centre européen du Nautisme, Avenue du Centurion 30240 Port Camargue Le Grau du Roi
www.watairworld.com
Sand yachts
84km from le Mas de la Chapelle
SNAP : 10 la terre Brûlée 13460 Saintes Maries de la mer
www.snap.camargue.fr