Uzès is a charming
medieval city (pop. 8,300) in the Languedoc-Rousillon region of southern France, about 20
miles north of Nîmes, 30 miles west of Avignon, 40 miles from Marignane Airport
in Marseilles, 50 miles from the Mediterranean Sea, and many thousands of miles
east of New Hampshire and the United States. Click here for a panoramic view of
Uzès...
Uzès…a town with a skyline that marks the region
from afar…and from within holds treasures for the eyes, ears, and
tastebuds.
Self-proclaimed first duchy of France; host to one of
the most colorful Saturday markets in the south of France; site of the
source for the water that flowed through the Pont du Gard on its way to Nîmes
in Roman times; a cathedral boasting a beautiful organ on the inside and
an Italianate fenestrelle tower on the outside; a region full of beautiful
villages and all sorts of goodies for food and wine lovers; annual
festivals of dance, music, pottery, truffles, gardening, and antiques; the arcade-lined Place
aux Herbes, where the weekly market takes place, and where you can sit
outside for a tasty lunch or a drink on a sunny day. Just a bit of
heaven...
We can’t pretend to bring you everything about the
region, but we can send you to sites that can give you more information if
you’re interested in visiting. Plus we’ll be adding our own favorite
spots in the coming months. Meanwhile, check into our regular updates on
the area via Armchair Uzès.
Eglise St.-Etienne
