Anduze

Visit Anduze, Languedoc-Roussillon

Anduze is south of Ales in the Gard department of the Massif central, Languedoc-Roussillon, next to the River Gardon d'Anduze.

Exploring Anduze

Anduze is a picturesque town, with narrow streets lined with medieval houses opening onto open squares, and various highlights to be enjoyed.

The clocktower, dating from 1320 and part of the original defensive ramparts of the town can still be seen (the ramparts themselves have since been destroyed) as can the original grain hall dating from the 15th century. The hall is best appreciated on a thursday morning, which is market day in Anduze.

There is also a curious pagoda-fountain dating from the 17th century, and covered with brightly coloured tiles. Elsewhere in Anduze you will notice several other fountains as you explore.

Other highlights include the 19th century protestant temple and the Church of Saint Etienne.

The history of the town is deeply interlinked with the story of protestants in the region, above all from the Wars of Religion, and this history is commemorated in the Musee du Désert in the nearby village of Le Mas Soubeyran.

After seeing the sights in Anduze itself take a stroll along the picturesque Rue Droite (leaves from the market square), then a relaxing visit to the attractive gardens at the Cordeliers Parc is recommended, especially if it is a sunny day.

Attractions nearby

Other villages near Anduze worth visiting include Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort, to the south in the Languedoc Plains, Sauve and Lassalle. The bamboo garden at Prafrance is close by and worth a visit, and a little further north the caves at Grotte de Trabuc are a great way to escape the heat of the day.

Anduze is also well placed for exploring the southern part of the Parc National de Cevennes, a very scenic region of forested hills, cliffs and river valleys, and open moorland.

Suggested places to visit near Anduze, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Le Pont de Montvert 38km; Nimes 39km; Naves 40km; Florac 42km; La Roque-sur-Ceze 45km; Pont du Gard 46km; Montbrun 49km; Pont d'Arc 49km; Cevennes National Park 49km; Labeaume 50km; Gorges de l'Ardeche 50km; Vallon Pont d'Arc 50km; Joyeuse 50km; Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert 51km; La Garde-Guerin 51km; Montpellier 51km;

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Anduze tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Bambouseraie de Prafrance - remarkable garden (2km) : Ales - ville fleurie 4* (10km) : Jardin des Sambucs - remarkable garden (25km) : Grotte des Demoiselles - site of natural beauty (26km) : Grotte de la Cocaliere - site of natural beauty (29km) : Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes) - religious monument (35km) : Jardin du Tomple - remarkable garden (36km) : Jardin du mas de l'Abri - remarkable garden (38km) :

French version: see Anduze (Francais)