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Place aux Herbes and around
A day in Uzès · 9:30–16:30 · 5 stops
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mapvivid.com/uzes/itineraries/place-aux-herbes-and-aroundA walking day around Place aux Herbes, Duché d'Uzès and Jardin Médiéval, with a lunch break nearby and Promenade des Marronniers to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Arcaded square with plane trees, home of the famous Saturday market.
- Saturday market is the big one
- Wednesday has a smaller market
↓ 2 min walk
10:302Duché d'Uzès ↗1 h 30 min
Ducal castle still owned by the family, with the climbable Tour Bermonde.
- Climb the tower for town views
- Guided tours in French, audio in English
↓ 2 min walk
12:003Walled medieval garden of medicinal and kitchen plants with a tower.
- Climb the Bishop's Tower
- Open spring to autumn
Lunch
13:00Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 3 min walk
Afternoon
14:154Unique round Romanesque bell tower beside Saint-Théodorit cathedral.
- France's only round arcaded bell tower
- Cathedral is free to enter
↓ 2 min walk
15:305Promenade des Marronniers ↗1 hSunset
Shaded terrace walk with views over the Duchy's valley.
- Lovely at sunset
- Benches under chestnut trees
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Uzès tips
Transportation
- Ride liO buses from Nîmes: Uzès has no train station, so take a regional liO coach from Nîmes bus station; services are sparse on Sundays, so check the timetable first.
- Rent a car for the Gard: the Pont du Gard, Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie and the garrigue villages are short drives away but poorly linked by bus.
- Explore the centre on foot: the old town around Place aux Herbes and the Duché is compact and mostly pedestrian; park on the ring boulevards and walk in.
Local Hacks
- Arrive early on Saturday: the market around Place aux Herbes is the region's best; come before mid-morning to find parking and beat the crowds.
- Walk to the Fontaine d'Eure: a shaded trail from town follows the Alzon river to the spring that once fed the Roman aqueduct over the Pont du Gard.
- Climb the Tour Fenestrelle area at sunset: the Romanesque round tower beside Saint-Théodorit cathedral has views over the garrigue that glow at dusk.
Saving
- Picnic from the market: build lunch from cheese, olives and bread at the Saturday or Wednesday market and eat it under the plane trees instead of a sit-down meal.
- Go for the formule du midi: many Uzès restaurants offer a set lunch menu that is far cheaper than the same cooking at dinner.
- Visit outside July and August: spring and autumn bring lower rates for gîtes and chambres d'hôtes, and the town is still lively.
Security
- Mind your bag on market day: the Saturday market packs Place aux Herbes with crowds, which is when pickpockets work; keep phones and wallets in front pockets.
- Leave nothing in the car: parked cars at the Pont du Gard and village trailheads are targeted by break-ins; take valuables with you or lock them out of sight.
- Respect fire bans in the garrigue: in hot, windy summers access to scrubland and woods around Uzès can be restricted; never light fires or toss cigarettes.
Cultural
- Greet shopkeepers: always say bonjour when entering a shop or market stall in Uzès; skipping it comes across as rude in small-town France.
- Taste the truffles: Uzès is known for black truffles, celebrated at its truffle festival in January; look for truffle dishes on menus in winter.
- Expect a long lunch: many shops close in the early afternoon and restaurants serve lunch in a set window, so plan meals and errands around it.
Weather/Clothing
- Pack for hot, dry summers: July and August are sunny and very warm in Uzès; bring a hat, sunscreen and light linen, and plan walks for the morning.
- Bring a windproof layer: the Mistral can blow cold and hard through the Gard, especially in winter and spring, even on bright sunny days.
- Wear comfortable shoes: the old town has uneven stone streets and the walk down to the Alzon valley and Fontaine d'Eure is steep in places.
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Day 1 of 19:30–16:305 stops
Place aux Herbes and around
A walking day around Place aux Herbes, Duché d'Uzès and Jardin Médiéval, with a lunch break nearby and Promenade des Marronniers to end the day.
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Morning
109:30 · 1 hArcaded square with plane trees, home of the famous Saturday market.
3 tips
- Saturday market is the big one
- Wednesday has a smaller market
- Cafés under the arcades
📷 Photos
2 min walk
210:30 · 1 h 30 minDucal castle still owned by the family, with the climbable Tour Bermonde.
3 tips
- Climb the tower for town views
- Guided tours in French, audio in English
- Visit the cellars too
📷 Photos
2 min walk
312:00 · 1 hWalled medieval garden of medicinal and kitchen plants with a tower.
3 tips
- Climb the Bishop's Tower
- Open spring to autumn
- Small entry fee
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 13:00
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps3 min walk
Afternoon
414:15 · 1 hUnique round Romanesque bell tower beside Saint-Théodorit cathedral.
3 tips
- France's only round arcaded bell tower
- Cathedral is free to enter
- Hear the organ in summer
📷 Photos
2 min walk
515:30 · 1 hShaded terrace walk with views over the Duchy's valley.
- Tip: Sunset
3 tips
- Lovely at sunset
- Benches under chestnut trees
- Next to the cathedral
📷 Photos
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