Great products from the Gard

Thanks to its wide range of landscapes, Gard is a land that produces a rich variety of distinctive crops. It provides a wealth of local products, resulting in subtle flavours and gourmet cuisine.

The Picholine, a variety of olives, emblematic of the Gard lands. It is recognisable by its very elongated shape, its green color and its crunch unparalleled. – © tourismegard

Our tasting cellars will reveal all the richness and diversity of our wines. – © tourismegard

Discover the richness of the Gard wine terroir through these oenotouristic routes. – ©tourismegard

Picholine olives, ready to be served – ©tourismegard

Bottle of olive oil. AOP Picholine olive oil must have a minimum of 70% Picholine variety, which gives it all its ardence and peppery side. – ©tourismegard

The black truffle, Tuber Melanosporum, a true treasure of Uzès, is cultivated at the feet of several tree species. – © tourismegard

Don't miss the Uzès truffle market held on the 3rd weekend of January each year - where you can buy the truffles that France is famous for. – © tourismegard

Discover the foothills along the Gard routes with their vineyards and olive groves. – ©tourismegard

The Picholine, a variety of olives, emblematic of the Gard lands. It is recognisable by its very elongated shape, its green color and its crunch unparalleled. – © tourismegard

Olive trees, vines, fruit trees and truffles

The hilly region, around the Pont du Gard site, covered by garrigue and poor soil, is characterised by so-called Mediterranean vegetation. Olive trees, vines, fruit trees and truffles have adapted to the region's distinct weather conditions: rainy springs and autumns, cold winters and very dry, hot summers. The picholine, with its distinctive, elongated shape and unrivalled crispness, is the emblem of the region. It can be eaten in its natural state, or used to make oil, and has a fiery aftertaste that excites the taste buds and lends a peppery flavour to Mediterranean vegetables.
Another key product: The Tuber Melanosporum black truffle.

The garrigue landscape has always been a natural habitat for truffles that grow at the foot of holm oaks, hazel nut or lime trees. This mushroom, with its exceptional organoleptic qualities, is usually eaten on a slice of bread with salted butter, with Nîmes brandade or in a scrambled egg mixture. If you want to shop with confidence, the best thing to do is to head for the place aux herbes in Uzès, on the 3rd weekend of January, when all truffles sold in the market are checked by professionals before being offered for sale.

Wines, of all shades

And to accompany all these delicacies, a Duché d’Uzès appellation contrôlée wine, available in white, rosé or red. On the wonderful, sun-exposed slopes, dotted with dry stone bories, vineyards coexist alongside olive trees and truffle-producing oaks. The Duché d'Uzès vineyard is mainly located on clay-limestone soil.

The local geology has created a variety of small formations with pockets of sandstone, pebbles and limestone etc. These formations are dotted across the landscape, forming the mosaic of soils that are one of the strengths of the Duché d’Uzès vineyard.
The blend of grape varieties such as syrah, grenache, marsane and viognier mean each mouthful is an explosion of flavours and scents!

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