Alès, Administrative center in Gard, France
The city extends along the Gardon d'Alès River at 134 meters elevation, surrounded by the Cévennes mountains in southeastern France.
Originally named Alestium during Roman times, the settlement received its charter in 1200 and became part of the French kingdom in 1243.
The Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral from the 18th century stands in the center, while plane trees line the streets and promenades.
Weekly markets occur on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Monday, and Friday, offering fresh products and local goods to residents.
The École des Mines technical school maintains its position as a center for engineering education in the region since its establishment.
Location: canton of Alès-Nord-Est
Location: canton of Alès-Ouest
Location: canton of Alès-Sud-Est
Location: Gard
Location: arrondissement of Alès
Elevation above the sea: 153 m
Shares border with: Cendras, Saint-Christol-lez-Alès, Saint-Hilaire-de-Brethmas, Saint-Jean-du-Pin, Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues, Saint-Privat-des-Vieux
Address: 30100 Alès, France 30100 Alès
Phone: +33466561100
Email: contact@ville-ales.fr
Website: https://ales.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.12537,4.08528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:36
Mine témoin d'Alès
1.7 km
Saint John the Baptist Cathedral in Alès
716 m
Fort Vauban
829 m
Alès Plage
511 m
Arènes du Tempéras
494 m
Chapelle de l'Ermitage de Notre-Dame-des-Mines
1.8 km
Abattoir d'Alès
2.8 km
Grand Protestant Temple of Alès
852 m
Castle of Rousson
7.8 km
Town hall of Alès
639 m
Forest Parc
7.5 km
Alès war memorial
723 m
Casernes Thoiras
558 m
Palais épiscopal d'Alès
691 m
Église Saint-Joseph d'Alès
402 m
Église Saint-André de Salindres
4.2 km
Église de Saint-Hilaire-de-Brethmas
5.9 km
Église Sainte-Bernadette d'Alès
2 km
Le Cratère, scène nationale d'Alès
346 m
Église Saint-Privat de Saint-Privat-des-Vieux
4 km
Église des Cordeliers
674 m
Église Saint-Éloi de Tamaris
2.5 km
Église Saint-Julien de Saint-Julien-les-Rosiers
6 km
Our Lady church of Rochebelle in Rochebelle
1.2 km
La Ferme de Magali
7.8 km
Église Saint-Jean de Saint-Jean-du-Pin
3 km
Orgue de tribune de la cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Alès
716 m
Pyramid of Saint-Christol-lès-Alès
4.7 kmReviews
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