Location: Uzes in France
Car: not necessary
Uzès is a completely unspoilt town with a fascinating history. It is characterised by well-preserved, elegant town houses built in local limestone. Each Saturday, the town is filled by one of the best Provençal markets in the area - there is also a producers' food market every Wednesday morning. Speciality markets, fairs, concerts and other events are held throughout the year including Music Festival (July), Fete Votive (August), Wine Fair (August), Truffle Fair (January). Whenever you visit, there is always plenty to do.
Close by: Pont du Gard, Avignon, Arles, Orange, Aix-en-Provence and Nîmes. A little further afield: beaches, The Camargue, Aigues Mortes, Montpellier, Marseille.