Saint Maximin Uzès:
Saint Maximin-Uzes is a very old town as can be seen from its menhirs, old coins, mosaic fragments, and the canalizations of the Roman aqueduct. Later in 1662-1662 it had the honour of receiving the dramatist Jean Racine who was spending some time at Uzège. Take the time to discover this charming village of the south surrounding the castle, Racine’s house (17th century) and the church with a beautiful 18th century organ.
Walk along its shady streets and alleys or its many small parks that invite the traveler to sit down.
The village has one of the best restaurant around.
L’Uzège:
L'Uzège, the oldest duchy in France comprises some fifteen villages, typical of the Languedoc. With both medieval and modern flavours, fields of lavender, an air of the town of Cévennes, the dryness of the scrublands and the freshness of the banks of the Gardon, the scenery, the fragrances and the colours vary from one season to the next. It is here that the poppy fields, the rustling of the olive trees, the ripe vineyards and the soft and scented summer nights have marveled many poets and writers. This part of southern France offers a magnificent setting for your holidays whether you are descending the Gardon River towards the Gard Bridge silently gliding down in your canoe or going upstream where the gorges become more secretive near the St. Nicolas Abbey and not far from the village of La Baume where Yves Montand shot the film “Salaire de la Peur”. Here there are bridler paths for horse riding and the Gardon is nearby for swimming and relaxation on its shady beaches.
Going towards Saint Maximin-Uzès:
You can easily get to Saint Maximin by car taking the French highway from Calais, Cherbourg, or from many other different points in France, Belgium, Germany, Spain and Italy. The airline Ryanair offers daily flights that go from Stansted Airport (GB) to Nîmes. The TGV takes 2h45 to go from Paris to Avignon and 5h from Brussels to Avignon. A limousine will pick you up at the Avignon Train Station or at the Nîmes Airport.
Other Activities:
Kayak canoeing, mountain climbing, tennis, paragliding, car & moto racing
