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What to do and see in Gard, Occitanie: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Gard, France including Mas de la Comtesse, Les Trains du Colorado, Chartreuse de Villeneuve lez Avignon, Arenes de Nimes, Jardins de la Fontaine, Eglise Notre-Dame des Sablons, Espiguette Beach, Towers and Ramparts of Aigues-Mortes, Les Halles, Vallee D'eure.
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1. Mas de la Comtesse
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5.0 based on 236 reviews
Enter a bull manade to approach the typical bulls and horses of Camargue. Morning: Visit the morning manade with the Gardian. In the evening with departure from Aigues-Mortes by boat cruise from Aigues Mortes with the ships Isle de Stel and Constance for an entire evening with a full program: presentation of the bulls manade, sorting of the bulls, ferrade, Razor cow, mares and foals, gardian games, abrivado.Festive aperitif and traditional meal with Gypsie atmosphere. Private visits are also possible for events such as birthdays, weddings, funerals for young boys or girls, associations' gatherings, works councils, schools, leisure centres, etc.
2. Les Trains du Colorado
3. Chartreuse de Villeneuve lez Avignon
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4.5 based on 424 reviews
The pontifical Carthusian monastery of the Val-de-Bénédiction was founded in the 14th century by Pope Innocent VI. The frescoes of the Saint John Baptist's Chapel were painted by Matteo Giovanetti, who created the frescoes in Avignon Palace. The three cloisters, surrounded by forty cells and gardens, made it one of the largest Carthusian monstery in France.
Reviewed By boutiquehotelgril - London, United Kingdom
Beautiful environment to stroll around. Cloisters, gardens, cafe, book shop, theatre, restaurant, exhibitions. Everywhere you look there is a lovely vista. Takes you back in time.
4. Arenes de Nimes
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4.5 based on 5,510 reviews
Contemporary of the Colosseum in Rome, the amphitheater of Nîmes is the best preserved amphitheater in the Roman world. The audio-guided tour, available in 10 languages, lets visitors experience the gladiator shows and life in Roman times. The "gladiator's quarter" presents the weapons and techniques of gladiatorial fights.
Reviewed By 903ianp - Los Angeles, United States
We saw a concert in this arena (Tears for Fears during their summer concert series) and it was AMAZING. Id love to go back and see another one. The setting is awesome.
5. Jardins de la Fontaine
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4.5 based on 2,995 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Jardins de la Fontaine are really beautiful gardens. There are many water features, ponds and canals, as well as some remains from the Roman times, and there is a huge area you can wander around and enjoy and just relax. The garden was constructed sometime in the 17th century.
6. Eglise Notre-Dame des Sablons
7. Espiguette Beach
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4.5 based on 1,072 reviews
Reviewed By 980ec - Newport Pagnell, United Kingdom
Enjoyed a few hours here in August sunshine. It caters for huge numbers of people but is absolutely vast with safe shallow waters and refreshments nearby. Car park is reasonable for what you are gaining access to, and every time you walk through the entry parting in the dunes it is like Holkham in Norfolk just with warmer and closer water!! Up to my neck in the Med with a huge shoal of small fish rolling with the gentle swell was just wonderful.
8. Towers and Ramparts of Aigues-Mortes
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4.5 based on 2,755 reviews
The fortified city of Aigues-Mortes was built in the 13th century on the order of Saint Louis to provide the kingdom of France with a port on the Mediterranean. The complex consists of 1,634 metres of ramparts flanked by twenty towers and one of the most splendid keeps in the architectural style of the Middle Ages, the tower of Constance, which was used as a prison for Protestants from the Cévennes region from 1685. Open: > 2nd May to 31st August: from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. > 1st September to 30th April: from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 1 hour before closing time. Ticket office closed from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (from 1st September to 30th April). Closed: > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 8 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 6,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups (40€)
Reviewed By michaelgW4189MQ - Noosa, Australia
Aigues Mortes is a charming small place with much to do. Visit the salt pans and the near by sea resorts There are many restaurants with a wide array of food and wine at very reasonable prices We stayed in 13-17 century old house which we booked for a month at a very reasonable price
9. Les Halles
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4.5 based on 289 reviews
Reviewed By fergken - Washington DC, United States
The best food of Nîmes is to found, bought and eaten from here! Dream of living the French lifestyle? Your heaven is here! We LOVE this indoor market - which offers local delicacies from fruit, cheese, breads, meats and seafoods, and even local olive oils (which we bought!) There’s even a little cafe located within the market that appears to be popular with the locals!
10. Vallee D'eure
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4.5 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By JLLLS - Kerikeri, New Zealand
We strolled along the river bank enjoying the beautiful trees and the quietude. We have been to Uzès many times but did not know this lovely park was there.
