Uzès, Medieval commune in Gard, France.
Description
Uzès is a commune in the Gard department of southern France, known for its pale limestone buildings and narrow lanes that wind around a central square. The historic center shows Renaissance houses with arcades, while fountains and small squares break up the pathways.
History
The duchy arose during the Middle Ages and received the highest rank among the French peers, a position that lasted until the Revolution. The counts expanded their castle in the 11th century and extended their influence across the region.
Culture
The name comes from the Ucetii, a Celtic tribe whose settlement flourished here during Roman times. The Place aux Herbes at the center still carries medieval arcades where vendors offer goods from the surrounding countryside.
Practical
The town center stays closed to vehicles, so visitors explore the narrow lanes, shops and historic buildings on foot. The Saturday market begins early and draws more people by midday, while the side streets remain quiet even after the market closes.
Did you know?
The Fenestrelle Tower shows a round plan with circular windows and belongs to the Lombardy Romanesque style, which does not appear elsewhere in southern France. The tower originally served as the bell tower of the cathedral and now stands freely beside it.
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Château d'Uzès
68 m
Haribo Sweet Museum
2.2 km
Uzès Cathedral
210 m
Église Saint-Étienne
194 mMuséon di Rodo
297 m
Uzès Cathedral organ
111 m
Temple protestant d'Uzès
243 m
Palais épiscopal, Uzès
220 m
Medieval Garden
65 m
Musée de la poterie méditerranéenne
4.1 kmCarmel du Sacré-Cœur
461 m
Mas de Mayac
2 km
Hôtel de ville d'Uzès
105 m
Église Saint-Géniès de Uzès
1 kmÉglise Saint-Julien d'Uzès
209 m
Saint Quentin's Church
4 kmDrinking fountain, water well
4.1 km
Pavillon Jean-Racine
271 m
Tour de la cathédrale Saint-Théodorit d'Uzès
209 m
Museum 1900
2.9 km
Les Seynes Roman bridge
3 kmCrypte d'Uzès
1 km
Pontanel mansion
162 m
Chambon de la Tour mansion
117 m
Diocèse Civil
98 m
Maison 28 rue du Docteur Blanchard, Uzès
67 m
Maison 16 rue Jacques d'Uzès, Uzès
69 m
Maison 7 rue de la Pellisserie, Uzès
75 m
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