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Anduze
Anduze is a small town located in the south of France between the Mediterranean Sea, Provence and the Cévennes. Its once distinguished history, plenty of nature, cozy swimming spots on the Gardon, the sun and the opportunity for various recreational activities make Anduze it an ideal holiday location.
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Sights overview
There is a lot to discover in Anduze and the surrounding villages of the region. You do not need to drive far to visit the main attractions. Start your visit to Anduze with the beautiful castle "Château Neuf" from the 17th century, the tower "Tour de Pézène" and the clock tower "Tour d'Horloge".
la Tour de l'Horloge
As a witness of the city wall and its vast history, the Tour d'Horloge is with its three floors, is located takes on a prominent place.
Churches in Anduze
Influenced by history and the Protestant Revolution the beautiful Churches St. Etienne and the Protestant Temple stand witness in Anduze.
Fountains of Anduze
Once Anduze had a lot of wells, and some breathtaking fountains still can be found today. One of the most popular and must see fountains is the Pagoda Fountain (La Fontaine pagoda).
Courts & Streets
Anduze is a beautiful historic small town with a lot of flair. Historically dominating places, often surrounded with lovely fountains and narrow streets beckon to be a discovered.
Train a Vapeur des Cévennes
The name Train a Vapeur des Cévennes (TVC) is the name for the "Steam-Train-the-Cevennes" which runs almost every day between Anduze and St Jean du Gard.
Bambouserie
The botanical garden "La Bambouseraie" is an ideal trip to the cooler microclimate on hot days. Young and old alike are invited to an impressive journey from Laos via the USA to Japan. Impressions such as fantastic fragrances, rare and enchanting flowers, large and rare trees, as well as various bamboo species are most appreciated.
Musee du Desert
The Musée du Désert is located in the heart of the Mialet village. Here the birthplace of Roland, a Huguenot leader, was established. In the Cevennes, they were called the Camisards, (French: Camisards).
Pottery & Vase d'Anduze
Anduze is very well known for its oversized vases, which can be found mostly in front of town halls or other public buildings in southern France. However, you can also see these vases in large parks or gardens of manorial mansions.
Dolmen of Pallières
An interesting trip is to visit the Dolmen of Grande-Pallières. The Dolmens are just 3-4 kilometres west from Anduze, dominant on the forested ridge.
Castle Tornac
Visible from afar is the Castle of Tornac on a hill in front of Anduze. Because of its strategically good location, it could control the passage of the Provence to the mountainous Cevennenland.
Caves of Trabuc
The Caves of Trabuc, located not far from Le Mas Soubeyran, constitute of the largest coherent network of underground cavities in the Cevennes.
Festivities & Markets
Visitors in Anduze can take part in various festivals and also visit numerous markets and of course also, can taste countless regional products.

Activities:

Climbing & High Level Ropes
Among the most popular leisure activities for active and adventurous vacationers come rope climbing in the Cevennes.
Canoeing
The Cevennes are considered a dreamlike area for every canoeist. You can navigate five rivers, at least in parts, and get to know nature in its natural design and from another perspective. Varieties of providers hire out canoes on site and also offer guided tours.
Hiking trails
Because the Cevennes present, on a relatively small area, a wide variety of landscapes, this region is very popular with nature lovers and hikers.
Swimming in Le Gardon
At Anduze, the Gardon is called, "Gardon d'Anduze”. Slightly above that the rivers "Le Gardon de Saint-Jean-du-Gard", the "Le Gardon de Mialet” as well ae the "la Salindrenque" are all coming together from Lasalle.
Canyoning
The gorge landscape of the Cévennes offers adventurous holidaymakers a variety of sporting opportunities. While climbers have discovered the region as early as the 1980s; canyoning, on the other hand, experiences growing popularity in the recent years.
Go-Karting & Motorbike
For children, adolescents and adults of karting is always an exciting challenge, an adrenalin-containing experience and a great variety on holiday. A few kart racetracks there to Anduze around.

Excursions:

Uzes
Lined by olive trees and grape vines perched the 8,000-inhabitant Uzès about 22 kilometers north of Nimes on a hill in the Département Gard in Languedoc.
Nimes
The city of Nimes with 147,000 inhabitants is the capital of the Départements Gard. Already back in the first-century AD, when the Romans founded Nimes and built the Pont du Gard's aqueduct to supply the city with water; Nimes already could look back on a long settlement history.
Pont du Gard
The Pont du Gard is a Roman aqueduct, which contains one of the best-preserved aqueducts from the Roman era in France. Thus, the Pont du Gard is considered as one of the most important, well-preserved, bridge structures from the Roman period, and at the same time, it is one of the most popular attractions in the south of France.
Sauve & Mer de Rochers
A bizarre maze of rocks awaits visitors in the Mer de Rochers close to Sauve. You can hike on two routes to get to the Mer de Rochers and combine this experience with a stroll through the 1,800-inhabitant town, which preserved its medieval charm until the present day. Sauve is also known for its numerous artists and craftsmen showing the guests here their works.
Corniche de Cevennes
Corniche de Cévennes is a 53-kilometer-long scenic road that connects the Saint-Jean-du-Gard with the northerly municipality Florac. The scenic road does not lead to a peak, as it is common in mountain passes, but leads the visitor over several passes. This gives hikers numerous impressive views over the Cevennes.
Gorges du Tarn
The Tarn River starts in the Cévennes, more precisely, on Mont Lozer, and flows through the region of Languedoc-Roussillon and Midi-Pyrénées. After a distance of 380km, the Tarn eventually flows into the Garonne. The Tarn Gorge is known for its natural beauty as well as a perfect place for adventure travellers.

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Data & History
The town of Anduze is located in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, which belongs to Arrondissement of Alès in the Gard. It was built in the 10th century and even then it was considered the not just the jewel but also "gateway to the Cévennes." First in belonged to the Count of Toulouse until its reign fell to the Crown of France. However, the seat of a Bailiff remained for centuries in Anduze.
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Suggestions & Tips
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- Menhirfield Cham des Bondons
  
  Menhirfield at the Cham des Bondons is one of the largest cities in the megalithic culture in Europe. A circular route (about 2 hours) runs through Menhierfeld. From Anduze via Florac to Cham des Bondons takes about 60 minutes by car. However, if you drive via the Corniche des Cevennes and enjoy the magnificent view, it will take a little longer.
- Lookout Anduze Fort Rohan
  
  The lookout of "Fort Rohan" is located on the eastern side of Anduze. It is at 334 meters above sea level, exactly 200 meters above Anduze.
- Lookout Anduze Rocher de St.Julien
  
  Anduze is located approximately 134 meters above sea level, compared to Rocher de St.Julien which is approximately 325 meters above sea level. This difference of altitude can be managed within 30 minutes.
- Vézénobres
  
  At the foot of the Cevennes, in the small village Vézénobres with no more than 1,700 people, the visitor will find himself in a Mediterranean climate. However, there is also a variety of plant life and a rich historical heritage.
- Sainte-Croix-de-Caderle
  
  It is assumed that the chapel Sainte-Croix de Caderle was built in the Merovingian period, between the 5th and the middle of the 8th century AD.
- Saint-Andre-de-Valborgne
  
  The 400-resident community Saint-André-de-Valborgne is known mainly as the centre of its Silkworm farming back then. Today, however, the economy of Département Gard is dependent on its green tourism.
- Nîmes-le-Vieux: Bizarre rock formations
  
  At first glance, the rock formations of Nîmes-le-Vieux resemble a ruin-like setting. Located is this place in the northeast of the calcareous plateau of Mejean near the pass of Perjuret and Fraissinet-de-Fourques and thus in the heart of the Cevennes National Park.
- Mont Aigoual
  
  Mont Aigoual is considered the natural reservoir of France. And not in vain. At this 1,567-meter high mountain six springs originate. Those springs and respective rivers create their own weather, marked by fog, rain and snow.
- Barre-des-Cévennes
  
  Barre-des-Cévennes is a small spot in the Cevennes and located along the route from St. Jean du Gard to Florac. If you want to experience a portion of the panoramic view of the Corniche des Cévennes this place is a must to visit.