Things to Do near Uzès: A Slow Weekend in the Uzège
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Start with Uzès
Uzès is the natural starting point for exploring the Uzège.
Come early, walk through the old streets, have coffee on a terrace and visit the market if you are here on market day.
The historic centre is compact enough to explore without a plan, and that is often the nicest way to experience it. Wander through the arcades around Place aux Herbes, take the smaller streets and leave time to stop whenever somewhere catches your eye.
Explore the villages around Uzès
One of the best things to do near Uzès is simply take the smaller roads.
The landscape changes constantly between vineyards, olive trees, limestone hills and old stone villages.
Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie is known for ceramics and makers, while places such as Lussan, Castillon-du-Gard and the villages closer to the Gardon all have their own character. There is no need to try to see everything in one day.
Swim in the Gardon
When summer gets hot, the Gardon becomes part of daily life.
Around Collias and along other stretches of the river, you can swim, sit beneath the trees or spend a few hours by the water.
The Pont du Gard is nearby too, combining one of the region’s most famous landmarks with the river running beneath it. But some of our favourite moments are often in the quieter corners away from the busiest spots.
Markets, brocantes and local makers
Markets are one of the easiest ways to experience the rhythm of the area.
Uzès has the best-known market, but smaller village markets, brocantes, pottery workshops and local producers are scattered throughout the Uzège.
They are also a good reason to take a detour. You rarely know exactly what you will find.
Leave some space in the day
A weekend near Uzès does not need a long itinerary. A morning market, a drive through a few villages, lunch somewhere along the way and a swim in the Gardon can easily fill a day.
For us, that is the best way to experience the Uzège. Have a few places in mind, but leave enough room to change direction.
