ancient ruins
Arena of Nimes
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world, still hosting events nearly 2,000 years after its construction.
39 km · about 45 min drive
Occitanie, France · Europe
Alès sits on the route: 10 minutes from Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues, 40km from Gorges de l'Ardèche.
Alès is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 42,410, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Alès sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alès to your route.
Alès (French: [alɛs] ) is a commune and subprefecture in the Gard department in the Occitania region in Southern France. Until 1926, it was officially known as Alais.
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Alès is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.1249 latitude, 4.0808 longitude.
Alès has a population of approximately 42,410 people, making it a town in France.
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ancient ruins
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world, still hosting events nearly 2,000 years after its construction.
39 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The highest summit of the Cévennes at 1,565 m, crowned by a weather observatory with vast horizons.
40 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
A 30 km canyon of canoeists and cliffs crowned by the natural rock arch of the Pont d'Arc.
40 km · about 45 min drive
museum
A faithful full replica of the 36,000-year-old painted cave, with the oldest known art on Earth.
40 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
A magnificent 60-meter-wide natural stone arch spanning the Ardeche River at the entrance to its spectacular gorge.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Remarkably preserved three-tiered Roman aqueduct bridge built in the first century AD in southern France.
41 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
Twisting, roller-coaster circuit in the sun-baked hills near Nimes, famed as France's most technical track; a favourite of motorcyclists and track-day drivers, and one of few French circuits run anti-clockwise.
41 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
A perfect horseshoe canyon carved by the Vis, with a tiny hamlet cradled in its abandoned river meander.
53 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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