Beaucaire

Beaucaire sits along the Rhône River between Nîmes, Avignon, and Arles, stretching across a broad area at low elevation. The town is shaped by its riverside location and the Rhône-Sète canal system that runs through the landscape.

Founded in ancient times as Ugernum, the town became an important point on the Roman road Via Domitia. It later developed into a fortified medieval stronghold with strategic importance for the surrounding region.

The Fair of la Madeleine shaped the town as a major trading hub where merchants gathered from across the region during medieval times. Today, this legacy remains woven into local pride and community identity.

The town has solid infrastructure with schools and facilities serving all age groups. Visitors will find services and amenities available for a comfortable stay in the area.

The town sits near Natura 2000 protected areas that preserve rare habitats for plants and wildlife. These ecologically important zones make the region a special natural space with protected status.

Location: Gard

Location: arrondissement of Nîmes

Elevation above the sea: 13 m

Shares border with: Arles, Tarascon, Bellegarde, Comps, Fourques, Jonquières-Saint-Vincent, Manduel, Redessan, Vallabrègues

Address: 30300 Beaucaire, France

Phone: +33466591006

Email: accueil@beaucaire.fr

Website: http://beaucaire.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.80722,4.64333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:39