Things to see and do Gard

From April to October, embark on an unforgettable tour on the canals by pleasure boat. You will discover the port of Aigues-Mortes along the ramparts from where King Saint-Louis set out on a crusade, pass by the Salins du Midi, the pink flamingo ponds, in the midst of the Camargue's fauna and flora. These cruises are commented by an experienced local guide. In summer, experience the cruises at sunset with tasting of regional products to the sound of gypsy guitars. Little advice, think about mosquito repellent and sun cream.

The pleasure of an easy hike to the Hermitage may well seduce the hikers, when the edges of the Roach will be crowded. It is by a two-kilometer wooded trail that you will have access to the hermitage of Notre-Dame-de-Laval, a site occupied since prehistory, at the time Gallo-Roman. A préromane chapel, then rebuilt throughout the centuries, from the th to the th centuries. Ideal for walkers who enjoy during the gentle ascent the discovery of the shaded coomb, the scents of the garrigue, the cultures of the plateau and the well deserved rest at the sanctuary.

A funny place for a museum, yet this motorway area deserves a stop for many aspects. The Museum of Prehistory first, which evokes the daily life of the civilizations of the Fontbouisse civilization, installed in the region some 3 000 years ago. A vocal guide will guide you with games and lights, while contant the history of the Lady of Caissargues. And, in close proximity, the colonnades of the old Theatre of Nîmes, who were in place of the present Square of Art before being completely burnt in 1953. Built in the early th century and destroyed by a voluntary incident, the theatre was glorified by a néoromaine colonnade, which stayed and was réimplantée in Caissargues during the landscaping of the motorway approaches. Today, the new wedding outfits traditionally have been photographed under the colonnade. Too romantic!

A green walk, in a quiet and relaxing garrique, romantic to wish. With its dry stone towers, old time remains, its silent and yet so lively capitelles, the Domaine des Des is a site filled with stories and mysteries, full of charm. In the past, it contained gardens of ownership of the property, traces that are still seen during the walk.

As early as 1743, the artery, which leaves the fountain of the Fountain to end the railway line, fell into désuétude. The avenue Jean-Jaurès was the ideal place for a walk. It's the ideal place for a walk. Launched in 2004, its redevelopment advances by segment and involves the projects of architect Designer Designer. After long work, which is very binding on the merchants and neighbours, a first tranche was opened in October 2010. According to a global plan to rédistribution traffic routes, the decrease in motor traffic with the adoption of semi-communal transit opens new spaces to passers-by. Bicycle paths, green spaces and pedestrian areas are favoured. In the central part, the parking lot is now underground and paid. Kiosks, benches and water jets give a very southern side of the Ramblas, while planted plants will not have to grow too much at the risk of breaking the perpective. Ancient nettle has been preserved and already, we see the great ambition of the future Champs-Elysées nimois: bring the people back to this historic axis.

Located in the north, known as the «Gate of the City», it is the only tower of the ramparts that was preserved from the demolition when the fortifications were dismantled. It was the home of one of the first pastors of Sumene.

The Gateway Portal was a door surmounted by a tower that served as an urban belfry and wore the communal clock. You can see 2 beautiful gunboat.

This passage, not far from the Grand Bridge, gave access to the ancient ramparts and is still called a round road. On the side of the houses, this passage serves cellars, while on the side of the ramparts of numerous traces and some vestiges are the course (archères, gills…).

A wild walk in Garrigue, Clos is the rendezvous of the small and the big. It is therefore a family that you walk on a discovery trail (700 m) specially built for the 4 to 6 years. A communal forest, just 5 km from the town, near the town of Courbessac, where you can go by bus (line A) or by car. Walk along the paths and trails of capitelles, botanical route, picnic and the invitation in any season to feel, observe, listen and… respect the fragile nature.

We went through it on a daily basis and we did not even see it. Normal, this square of the Crown, which was a real place of life for our grandparents, has experienced the sinister age of the Decrepitness of the Grand Hôtel du Midi. At the end of 2008, the large, successful renovation site of the neighbourhood was finally completed, and the walkers returned to sit on the square. Today, the new restaurants, bars, art galleries, gym, hotels give a real life to this well-rehabilitated neighbourhood. Nearby, the Esplanade still under Restoration at the time we print it is expected to recover its beautiful green face in 2012. The large fountain sculpture of white marble is a pleasure. Sitting in his center, a statue of women headed by a Maison Carrée is a work by James Pradier (1845), grand prix Rome. This majestic victory seems to welcome the traveller upon arrival in Nîmes station. At its side, two naiad represent the source Nemausus and the fountain of Eure, while the two giants, representations of the Rhône and Du, symbolize the powerful strength of the rivers and rivers of the territory.