Sommières

Sommières is a commune between vineyards and Mediterranean hills with stone buildings, narrow streets, and a central plaza where local shops line the space. The developed area follows the course of the Vidourle River, with streets traditionally adapted to the local terrain.

The settlement evolved from a Roman crossing point into a fortified medieval center. Its strategic location on the Vidourle River with the bridge construction shaped the area's development over centuries.

The weekly market brings together regional producers, artisans, and residents, continuing centuries of trading traditions in the town center.

The best time to visit is during the weekly market when the center is lively and accessible. Parking is available outside the historic core in designated areas near the main road.

A landmark here is an intact Roman bridge with 17 arches spanning both banks of the Vidourle since the first century. This structure is among the few remaining traces of the original infrastructure that founded the place.

Location: canton of Sommières

Location: Gard

Location: arrondissement of Nîmes

Elevation above the sea: 44 m

Shares border with: Boisseron, Campagne, Galargues, Aspères, Junas, Salinelles, Villevieille, Saussines

Phone: +33466808800

Email: mairie@sommieres.fr

Website: http://sommieres.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.78444,4.09000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:05