Castillon-Du-Gard: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Castillon-du-Gard combines a historic villagescape with paths through the countryside and distinctive destinations in the surrounding region and beyond.

One possible reason for travelling is to rent a holiday apartment in Castillon-du-Gard.

Culture

The historic centre of Castillon-du-Gard is classified by the Architectes des Bâtiments de France and includes cobbled lanes. Stone crosses mark former crossings of roads and paths in the village.

The Chapelle Saint-Christophe was built in the 12th century. It stands on the foundations of an older Romanesque chapel that was built over a Gallo-Roman settlement.

The Chapelle Saint-Caprais also dates from the 12th century. It was formerly a pilgrimage site where miracles were said to have occurred. By decree of 20 December 1945, it was listed as a Monument historique.

Nature

The Chemin de ronde offers a panorama of the Pont du Gard, the garrigue and the vineyards.

Trails

The Boucle cyclo-découverte de l’Uzège Pont du Gard is a difficult 43.2-kilometre circular route. The Parcours VTT Les vestiges de l'Aqueduc, on the other hand, is an easy, 13.4-kilometre circular route with yellow markings that passes through Castillon-du-Gard.

In Castillon-du-Gard, the Chemin Urbain V follows the Chemin du Petit-Stade, along the village fortifications and past the Passage du Jeu de Boule and the church.

Surrounding area

In the wider regional surroundings of Castillon-du-Gard are the Château de Beaucaire, a castle, the Musée Calvet, a museum, the Palais des papes, a palace, and Carré d'Art, a museum.

In the surroundings of Castillon-du-Gard are Île de Tamagnon et des Cendres, an island, Île de Vallabrègue, an island, and Île de Carlamejean, an island. Île de la Piboulette, an island, is also located in the wider regional surroundings.

Other places: Aiguèze, Générac, Ribaute-Les-Tavernes, Laval-Saint-Roman, Cruviers-Lascours, Concoules, Saint-Hilaire-D'ozilhan, Bezouce.

To the higher-level travel overview: Gard.