Travel on the roads of Gard, from Aiguèze to Barjac via Montclus
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Perched on a cliff, the medieval village of Aiguèze overlooks the waters of the Ardèche. GARD TOURISM
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On the border of the Cévennes and Ardèche, the Gard, a land with a strong character, reveals itself through its most beautiful stone villages and stunning valleys.
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At the northern tip of the Gard region, near the Ardèche, there is a small corner of Provence that some like to call Gardèchistan and which, although secret, conceals a wealth of treasures. Here nestle stone villages, set in landscapes where lavender fields rub shoulders with vineyards and olive trees, where rivers trace refreshing lines of life in the heart of a universe as green as it is mineral.
Let's start our walk in Aiguèze, a peaceful medieval village that seems to have merged with the cliff on which it clings, overlooking a bend in the Ardèche. Following the troglodyte patrol path, you'll discover the keep and the Saracen tower, remains of the 8th - century fortified castle, as well as a superb viewpoint over the river. For an even more spectacular panorama of the Ardèche gorges, don your snowshoes…
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