Guidebook for Domazan
Sightseeing
Beautiful location, excellent permanent exposition about Roman presence in the area.
1287 moradores locais recomendam
Pont du Gard (Margem Direita)
24 Av. du Pont du GardBeautiful location, excellent permanent exposition about Roman presence in the area.
The best "Provence" market on saturday morning, a real treat for the taste buds and a feast for the eye... an old dukedom with beautiful architecture, cobbled narrow streets, etc...
75 moradores locais recomendam
Place aux herbes
Place aux HerbesThe best "Provence" market on saturday morning, a real treat for the taste buds and a feast for the eye... an old dukedom with beautiful architecture, cobbled narrow streets, etc...
Nîmes
roman circus, fountains, town centre, shopping
Medieval beauty, possibly one of the most beautiful towns in Southern France... and capital of the Cotes du Rhone wine area
1205 moradores locais recomendam
Avignon
Medieval beauty, possibly one of the most beautiful towns in Southern France... and capital of the Cotes du Rhone wine area
Beautiful little town with very colorful market on Sundays. Picture postcard Provence
739 moradores locais recomendam
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Beautiful little town with very colorful market on Sundays. Picture postcard Provence
Laranja
23 Rue de la Républiqueroman theatre is outstanding
In Vincent van Goghs' footsteps, Roman ruins and a beautiful town centre. Great market on Wednesday and Saturday.
436 moradores locais recomendam
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
In Vincent van Goghs' footsteps, Roman ruins and a beautiful town centre. Great market on Wednesday and Saturday.
Fascinating if somewhat touristic medieval village on a rocky hilltop, very picturesque... great hikes in the surrounding hills.
840 moradores locais recomendam
Les Baux-de-Provence
Fascinating if somewhat touristic medieval village on a rocky hilltop, very picturesque... great hikes in the surrounding hills.
Beautiful old walled town overlooking the salt pans, lot of history (check the web for details)... flamingos
524 moradores locais recomendam
Aigue morte
Beautiful old walled town overlooking the salt pans, lot of history (check the web for details)... flamingos
Black bulls, white horses and pink flamingos... a bird watchers paradise, the camargue... mosquito heaven as well... be prepared at sunset !!
28 moradores locais recomendam
Musee de la Camargue
Black bulls, white horses and pink flamingos... a bird watchers paradise, the camargue... mosquito heaven as well... be prepared at sunset !!
http://www.palais-des-papes.com/anglais/index.html
A "must" while you are here
926 moradores locais recomendam
Palácio dos Papas de Avinhão
Place du Palaishttp://www.palais-des-papes.com/anglais/index.html
A "must" while you are here
The original "Pont d'Avignon" you learnt about in French classes...
"Sur le Pont d'Avignon, on y danse, on y danse..."
http://www.palais-des-papes.com/anglais/pontactu.html
397 moradores locais recomendam
Pont d'Avignon
Boulevard de la LigneThe original "Pont d'Avignon" you learnt about in French classes...
"Sur le Pont d'Avignon, on y danse, on y danse..."
http://www.palais-des-papes.com/anglais/pontactu.html
One of the prettiest streets in historic old Avignon
76 moradores locais recomendam
Rue des Teinturiers
Rue des TeinturiersOne of the prettiest streets in historic old Avignon
Roman circus and ruins, fantastic Roman museum...
van Gogh, old town... gateway to the Camargue.
531 moradores locais recomendam
Arles
Roman circus and ruins, fantastic Roman museum...
van Gogh, old town... gateway to the Camargue.
A day trip to THE lavender town... heady perfume from June till late August at least.
98 moradores locais recomendam
Sault
A day trip to THE lavender town... heady perfume from June till late August at least.
Quite a few good places to eat around this pittoresque square... plus one of the best ice cream parlors in France (!)
70 moradores locais recomendam
Place des Corps Saints
Place des Corps SaintsQuite a few good places to eat around this pittoresque square... plus one of the best ice cream parlors in France (!)
Fort Saint-André
57A Rue Mnt du FortTogether with La Chartreuse
Shopping
One of the best known world class red wines... remember to try the lesser-known whites, a delicacy!
238 moradores locais recomendam
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
One of the best known world class red wines... remember to try the lesser-known whites, a delicacy!
Gigondas
5 Place Gabrielle AndéolWorld class full bodied fruity wines
Vacqueyras
wines... good ones :-)
Tavel is the oldest rosé wine in France and well worth a taste... the Cuvée Royale from the Cave des Vignerons is absolute 1st class
Les Vignerons de Tavel
Route de la CommanderieTavel is the oldest rosé wine in France and well worth a taste... the Cuvée Royale from the Cave des Vignerons is absolute 1st class
Camargue style printed cloth and clothing... very "high end" Provence...
14 moradores locais recomendam
Musee Souleiado
39 rue Charles-DeméryCamargue style printed cloth and clothing... very "high end" Provence...
Food Scene
1st Michelin star after 1 year of activity, can be frankly amazing cooking and an experience...
Pascale did the interior decoration of the restaurant...
Le Potager de la Tour - Restaurant
35 Av. Gabriel Péri1st Michelin star after 1 year of activity, can be frankly amazing cooking and an experience...
Pascale did the interior decoration of the restaurant...
Restaurant L'Essentiel
2 Rue de la Petite FusterieOne of the better restaurants in Avignon.
Excellent location, simple but good food, nice atmosphere
Great terrace at midday on a sunny day with no wind
52 moradores locais recomendam
Restaurant L'Épicerie Avignon
10 Pl. Saint-PierreExcellent location, simple but good food, nice atmosphere
Great terrace at midday on a sunny day with no wind
The view of the palace and the river from the opposite bank is great.
99 moradores locais recomendam
Restaurant Le Bercail
162 Chem. des CanotiersThe view of the palace and the river from the opposite bank is great.
"Le 75"... good food, excellent wine list, reasonable prices, great courtyard in summer, smack in the middle of the quaintest part of the old town...
75 Rue Guillaume Puy
75 Rue Guillaume Puy"Le 75"... good food, excellent wine list, reasonable prices, great courtyard in summer, smack in the middle of the quaintest part of the old town...
Excellent family owned and run seafood restaurant (shellfish, oysters, shrimps).
Friendly, efficient, ultra fresh, no frills interior and terrace just across the river from Avignon...
L'Enclos de Saveurs Salines Fruits de mer sur place, vente à emporter, livraison
9 Imp. du RhôneExcellent family owned and run seafood restaurant (shellfish, oysters, shrimps).
Friendly, efficient, ultra fresh, no frills interior and terrace just across the river from Avignon...
Great Italian food for very reasonable prices in a nice, low frills, welcoming atmosphere.
Reservation obligatory, it gets very busy.
23 moradores locais recomendam
Basta Cosi !
7 Imp. du PontGreat Italian food for very reasonable prices in a nice, low frills, welcoming atmosphere.
Reservation obligatory, it gets very busy.
Best food shopping spot in the region... one of our personal favorites.
Great produce and atmosphere... we go mid morning and stay for lunch at the "bistro".
125 moradores locais recomendam
Les Halles
Best food shopping spot in the region... one of our personal favorites.
Great produce and atmosphere... we go mid morning and stay for lunch at the "bistro".
Entertainment & Activities
The best place to go swimming is in the Gardon river upstream of the Pont du Gard... many spots where you can park your car and walk down to the river... Google "gardon river, pont du gard" for pics !
129 moradores locais recomendam
Collias
The best place to go swimming is in the Gardon river upstream of the Pont du Gard... many spots where you can park your car and walk down to the river... Google "gardon river, pont du gard" for pics !
Drinks & Nightlife
many different (good) wines either by the glass or bottle, an eclectic assembly of smaller portions as food, light on budget too.
Laid back atmosphere... a great place to sit outside on a warm night.
Café Saint-Marc
7 Pl. Saint-Marcmany different (good) wines either by the glass or bottle, an eclectic assembly of smaller portions as food, light on budget too.
Laid back atmosphere... a great place to sit outside on a warm night.
Essentials
Gold medal winning small Olive Oil producers in next village from Domazan.
Moulin à huile du Domaine de Pierredon
111 Chem. de la DistillerieGold medal winning small Olive Oil producers in next village from Domazan.
Best local fruit and veg shop with great cheeses, wines et al.
Not the cheapest... the best
The Garden Frederic
292 Rte de BoulbonBest local fruit and veg shop with great cheeses, wines et al.
Not the cheapest... the best
Carrefour Market
Carrefour de l'ArnèdeThere are 2 nearby.
1 in Saze, the other in Rochefort du Gard.
Small but well stocked 7 / 7 grocery store.
R'fort open morning only on Sunday.
12 moradores locais recomendam
U Express
Rue sous le BarriThere are 2 nearby.
1 in Saze, the other in Rochefort du Gard.
Small but well stocked 7 / 7 grocery store.
R'fort open morning only on Sunday.
Arts & Culture
Castelo de Tarascon
5 Bd du Roi RenéBest conserved medieval fort in Southern France