Guidebook for Saint-André-d'Olérargues and its sourroundings
Sightseeing
Pont du Gard (Rive Droite)
24 Av. du Pont du GardRoman Aqueduct - Lovely walks, fascinating museum.
This town is packed full of interest and history. Take a wonder around the shops, enjoy the many bars and restaurants.
1205 locals recommend
Avignon
This town is packed full of interest and history. Take a wonder around the shops, enjoy the many bars and restaurants.
Palais des Papes
Place du PalaisAn essential part of any visit to Avignon
The superb village of Montclus, located at a bend in the Cèze River, is a listed site. Beautiful narrow alleyways give this village an extraordinary character.
51 locals recommend
Montclus
The superb village of Montclus, located at a bend in the Cèze River, is a listed site. Beautiful narrow alleyways give this village an extraordinary character.
Lussan
Another pretty village with lovely views.
The Carthusian Monastery of Valbonne, was founded in 1204 by Guilhem de Vénéjan, bishop of Uzès, and rebuilt in the 17th century.
Saint-Paulet-de-Caisson
The Carthusian Monastery of Valbonne, was founded in 1204 by Guilhem de Vénéjan, bishop of Uzès, and rebuilt in the 17th century.
Amphitheatre of Nîmes
Boulevard des ArènesWorth a visit
The Bamboo Cevennes
552 MontsauveGorgeous, peaceful, educational
Full of history this town is an absolute delight.
With a beautiful weekly market in the Place aux Herbes, charming boutiques and many restaurants, cafes and bars, this town is worth a visit.
670 locals recommend
Uzès
Full of history this town is an absolute delight.
With a beautiful weekly market in the Place aux Herbes, charming boutiques and many restaurants, cafes and bars, this town is worth a visit.
An idyllic village perched high up on the banks of the river Cèze. This village is car free, so park your car at the bottom among the sycamore trees then climb the winding streets to truly appreciate this little village.
160 locals recommend
La Roque-sur-Cèze
An idyllic village perched high up on the banks of the river Cèze. This village is car free, so park your car at the bottom among the sycamore trees then climb the winding streets to truly appreciate this little village.
There is not much left of the castle itself but Les Baux de Provence is a delightful place to while away a few hours.
44 locals recommend
Château des Baux de Provence
Grand Rue Frédéric MistralThere is not much left of the castle itself but Les Baux de Provence is a delightful place to while away a few hours.
Discover the first masterpiece of humanity from 36000 years ago: hundreds of hunting, running or fighting animals drawn from life. In a 20 hectare park, the grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardeche (largest cave replica in the world) recreates the magic of the UNESCO World
231 locals recommend
Grotte chauvet 2 - Ardèche
Discover the first masterpiece of humanity from 36000 years ago: hundreds of hunting, running or fighting animals drawn from life. In a 20 hectare park, the grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardeche (largest cave replica in the world) recreates the magic of the UNESCO World
Food Scene
There are many places to eat in this part of the world with choices to suit every budget.
Sometimes called Little Venice. This town is charming in the summer. The bars and restaurants along the canal are packed and the market perfectly formed.
95 locals recommend
Goudargues
Sometimes called Little Venice. This town is charming in the summer. The bars and restaurants along the canal are packed and the market perfectly formed.
Our local restaurant and very much worth a visit. You can even choose to walk.
L'empreinte Restaurant
160 Avenue des LavandièresOur local restaurant and very much worth a visit. You can even choose to walk.
Everything Else
Grotte de la Salamandre
Chemin de la Place du RoyGreat for adults and children
If you would like a chance to canoe under the Pont-du-Gard on the Gardon river, come here. There is a company by the river that offers this opportunity; http://www.natu-rando.com/
I have done the 7km decent (they drive you to the start) and it was a simple route where you can take your time, take a picnic and just enjoy the scenery.
The town is not a destination in itself but instead a great spot for cycling routes and water activities.
19 locals recommend
Remoulins
If you would like a chance to canoe under the Pont-du-Gard on the Gardon river, come here. There is a company by the river that offers this opportunity; http://www.natu-rando.com/
I have done the 7km decent (they drive you to the start) and it was a simple route where you can take your time, take a picnic and just enjoy the scenery.
The town is not a destination in itself but instead a great spot for cycling routes and water activities.
This is a very popular area for swimming with locals and tourists alike.
Drive to below the cascade and park there.
This is a beautiful spot but do follow the rules about safety
139 locals recommend
Sautadet Falls
This is a very popular area for swimming with locals and tourists alike.
Drive to below the cascade and park there.
This is a beautiful spot but do follow the rules about safety
Entertainment & Activities
Haribo Museum
Chemin du Moulin de BargetonIndulgent for adults and children
Paddling under the Pont du Gard must be tried at least once. A great way to see the aquaduct! The 8Km decent we have tried is nice and gentle and there are a few places to stop for a picnic and have a swim.
27 locals recommend
Kayak Vert Pont du Gard - Canoeing on the Gardon
8 Chem. de Saint-VincentPaddling under the Pont du Gard must be tried at least once. A great way to see the aquaduct! The 8Km decent we have tried is nice and gentle and there are a few places to stop for a picnic and have a swim.
There are long and short routes to take. Take a picnic and stop en route. Rarely too deep and even the rapids are quite gentle.
14 locals recommend
Cèze Canoës
12 Rte de Pont Saint-EspritThere are long and short routes to take. Take a picnic and stop en route. Rarely too deep and even the rapids are quite gentle.
A really unusual place to find in the South of France but kids (and adults) will find it fascinating. A great activity for a rainy days or sunny days.
277 locals recommend
Crocodile Farm
395 All. de BeauplanA really unusual place to find in the South of France but kids (and adults) will find it fascinating. A great activity for a rainy days or sunny days.
Have had brilliant nights here. The nights of 'Toro Piscine' are the best, especially when paired with a meal of Guardianne or Paella in their large barn/restaurant. Everything is VERY rustic and you can end up sharing tables with others but I think it is worth it.
La Manade du Joncas
Have had brilliant nights here. The nights of 'Toro Piscine' are the best, especially when paired with a meal of Guardianne or Paella in their large barn/restaurant. Everything is VERY rustic and you can end up sharing tables with others but I think it is worth it.
Arts & Culture
An immersive (and cool) way to explore art in a very different way. Perfect on a very hot day and close to the pretty town of Les Baux de Provence for a visit before or afterwards. Make sure to book in advance.
393 locals recommend
Carrières de Lumières
Route de MaillaneAn immersive (and cool) way to explore art in a very different way. Perfect on a very hot day and close to the pretty town of Les Baux de Provence for a visit before or afterwards. Make sure to book in advance.