Charming Villages around the Pont du Gard

Behind the magnificent Pont du Gard are hidden beautiful little authentic villages. There are many reasons to visit them, but 4 will be enough to convince you.

Many laundries punctuate our territory and belong to the small built heritage, such as crosses, fountains, mazets... – © Pont du Gard Tourisme

Aramon, a village near the Pont du Gard has a rich historical center inherited from the prosperity of its 17th century port. – © Angelique Kokel

The olive groves are numerous near the Pont du Gard and provide a scented oil with bitterness and light spice that has an AOC. – © SMGG

The famous picholine olive, with its delicate hazelnut flavor, is juicy and slightly crunchy. – © Thierry Decupere

The Pont du Gard destination is part of the largest wine region in the world. Do not miss the opportunity to meet the winemakers. – © SMGG

The 14th century castle is the emblematic figure of Pouzilhac, a village located north of the Pont du Gard on an old Roman road. – © OT du Pont du Gard

Castillon du Gard, a typical medieval village of the "Provence du Gard". Come and stroll through its cobbled streets and admire the Pont du Gard from afar.

Dry stone shelters used to store crops (olives ...) or to protect against bad weather. – © Pont du Gard tourisme

"La Baume Saint-Vérédème" a site that deserves ... 1 hour walk from Collias: chapel, cliffside, and cave-tunnel. – © Pontdugard tourisme

Many laundries punctuate our territory and belong to the small built heritage, such as crosses, fountains, mazets... – © Pont du Gard Tourisme

4 reasons to discover the Pont du Gard's neghbouring villages

Whether you are a lover of nature, passionate about history, curious or even gourmand, you will be amazed by these distinctive places. That is what makes our region so warm and welcoming.
You will see, you will love discovering them and to be sure not to miss out, follow our recommendations. We have highlighted the 4 most important qualities of our villages, just for you!

1/An exceptional heritage
A significant historical heritage which leaves room for forgotten treasures.
The human occupation has left an exceptional heritage to be discovered without further ado. Between the castles, the churches, the dry stone buildings, the manor houses and the medieval streets, there is no limit to what you can discover. In Aramon, Argilliers, Castillon du Gard, Vers Pont-du Gard…

2/A natural wealth
Provençal villages, characteristic of the South, are tucked away in magnificent landscapes encompassing the Scrubland, the Gorges of Gardon and the Rhône.
Various hiking trips departing from our communes will allow you to combine heritage and nature.
For fishing enthusiasts, we welcome you at Comps, Aramon or Collias.

3/Festive and traditional sides
A distinctive culture of Camargue which enlivens our region all year round and particularly in the summer.
The arenas present in our villages are the symbol of it. You will be able to witness traditional events of Camargue and the folklore that surrounds them. A way of discovering its local traditions is our religious festivals, a mass of festivity combining music, costume parades and bull runs. In Vers Pont du Gard, Remoulins, Montfrin…

4/And finally, a diversity of lands
Sampling our regional products is part of the discovery of our destination.
Don’t hesitate to open the doors of a wine cellar, an oil mill or to head down to our markets to be amazed by our olive oil, wines, honey or fruit and vegetables grown under the sun. In Domazan, Fournès, Saint Hilaire d’Ozilhan, St-Bonnet du Gard…

17 villages of charms : Aramon, Argilliers, Castillon du Gard, Collias, Comps, Domazan, Estézargues, Fournes, Meynes, Monfrin, Pouzillac, Remoulins, Saint Bonnet du Gard, Saint Hilaire d’Ozilhan, Théziers. Valliguières, Vers Pont du Gard.
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