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Uzès

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. Until now bear testimony several monuments of the long history of the city.

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History of Uzès

The history of the city dates back to the middle of the first century AD, as the Pont du Gard was built to ensure the water supply of Nimes. Already in the fifth century Uzès became the bishopric and remained so until the French Revolution.

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1318 Uzès became the seat of a county, to Charles IX. the county to a duchy rose. First Duke of Uzès was Antoine de Crussol, the first time so that no relative of the royal family was raised to the status of a high nobleman.

After the bishop had in 1543 announced the Reformation, was born in Uzès a relatively large Huguenot community. Largely the Huguenots were killed or expelled by the wars of religion.

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The old town and the Place aux Herbes

The original city walls surrounding the old city was replaced by a ring of several boulevards. In the old town, the Place aux Herbes, which is lined with buildings dating from medieval times and several arches located. On the same square of the Saturday's market is held around the large fountain.

The Duché

North of the Old Town, because Chateau Ducal, which is also known as the Duchy. Originally, this palace was built in the 11th century. In the following centuries, but was extended several times and rebuilt in the current architectural styles. The Duchy is owned by the families de Crussol and d'Uzès and is open to the public. Especially the ascent to the main tower, the Tour Bermonde worthwhile. Visitors reach the main terrace over 135 steps and can then enjoy the views over the city.

Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit

The Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit is the oldest church in Uzès. The sacral building was originally built on the remains of a Roman temple, but anno 1621 largely destroyed when the religious wars raging in France. The Chathédrale Saint-Théodorit was rebuilt in 1652 and received its neo-Romanesque façade anno 1873. From the original interior has been preserved only the organ from the late 17th century.

Tour Fenestrelle

At the Tour Fenestrelle it was a freestanding campanile, as last remnant of a Romanesque cathedral. As exceptionally applies the Tour Fenestrelle due to their construction. Because it is the only round Campanile throughout the south of France, which also reminds of the Tower of Pisa.

Haribomuseum

In the sweet, colorful world of Haribo, visitors can immerse themselves in Haribomuseum. The Bonn-based company acquired 1967 shares in the French confectionery factory Lorette. From another fusion today Haribo subsidiary in France, which produces in Uzès and Marseille was built. The museum offers information about Haribo and offers integrated shop the full range of.

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Markets

The Sunday Market at Place aux Herbes is a popular supermarket for locals and tourists in Uzès. The visitors will get typical regional products, souvenirs and articles of daily use.

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