The best MTB trails around Saint-Marcel-De-Careiret

The whole area around Uzès is a cycling paradise, hilly but generous, with many paths also in the forests (forest fire service roads - D.F.C.I.). We always ride from the same village and vary the circuits.

Built to carry the road linking Uzès to Pont-Saint-Esprit, the main gateway of the former bishopric to the Rhône Valley, it boasts an exceptional length of 155 meters. The bridge is built directly onto the bedrock. To withstand the onslaught of the Cèze River's floods, this structure, with its 12 semicircular arches, is equipped with robust cutwaters at the front and rear of the piers. This strength was severely tested during the once-in-a-century flood of 2002, which partially submerged it. It was restored in 2014.

The castle and its chapel were built in the 12th century for defensive purposes. The viewpoint at the foot of the chapel offers a magnificent view over the Cèze valley. Private property, the castle and chapel are not open to the public.

A nice restaurant, very good Mas du Belier in La Roque-sur-Céze.

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This church impresses with its clear Romanesque architecture and the tranquil atmosphere within. The restored apse with its trompe-l'oeil paintings and the harmonious proportions of the building are worth seeing. A tranquil place with historical significance – simple yet expressive.

The Lavoir de la Grenouille is a lovingly restored 19th-century public washhouse and is one of Goudargues' charming little sights. It takes its name from the decorative frog sculpture that protrudes from the stone basin – a popular photo subject and symbol of the town. The washhouse is idyllically situated on the canal and recalls the days when communal washhouses were a central meeting place in village life.

⛪ Church of Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Michel – Goudargues The church in the heart of Goudargues was originally part of a 12th-century Benedictine monastery. It is an example of Romanesque architecture, with a striking apse, a simple nave, and two towers with pointed spires. After several collapses, it was extensively restored in the 19th century. Particularly noteworthy are the chapter house, which is now used as an exhibition space, and the historical works of art in the interior. The church is a listed cultural monument and continues to play an important role in the religious and cultural life of Goudargues.