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Rochefort-du-Gard

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Rochefort-du-Gard

Rochefort-du-Gard works well as a base: 5 minutes from Saze, 20km from Théâtre Antique d'Orange.

Rochefort-du-Gard is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 6,303, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rochefort-du-Gard 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 Rochefort-du-Gard to your route.

About Rochefort-du-Gard

Rochefort-du-Gard (Occitan: Ròcha-fòrt del Jardin) is a commune in the Gard department in southern France.

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Where is Rochefort-du-Gard located?

Rochefort-du-Gard is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.9745 latitude, 4.6898 longitude.

What is the population of Rochefort-du-Gard?

Rochefort-du-Gard has a population of approximately 6,303 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
6,303
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.9745, 4.6898

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Rochefort-du-Gard

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Palais des Papes

The largest Gothic palace in the world, serving as the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century.

10 km · about 20 min drive

bridge

Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)

The famous half-bridge of the children's song, jutting into the Rhône beneath Avignon's papal ramparts.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Pont du Gard

Remarkably preserved three-tiered Roman aqueduct bridge built in the first century AD in southern France.

13 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Circuit de Ledenon

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.

16 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Théâtre Antique d'Orange

The best-preserved Roman theatre in Europe, its towering stage wall still hosting performances after 2,000 years.

20 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Carrières des Lumières

Old limestone quarries turned into a vast immersive art show projected across 14 m stone walls.

26 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Les Baux-de-Provence

A dramatic medieval fortress village crowning a rocky limestone outcrop in the Alpilles mountains.

27 km · about 30 min drive

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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Rochefort-du-Gard

  • Right herePont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)The famous half-bridge of the children's song, jutting into the Rhône beneath Avignon's papal ramparts.
  • 50 kmGorges de la Nesque RoadA serene Provençal balcony drive (D942) winding above a 400 m-deep limestone canyon near Mont Ventoux, with the Belvédère de Castellaras as its showpiece viewpoint.
  • 52 kmMont Ventoux Summit ViewpointThe 'Beast of Provence' at 1,912 metres, a barren lunar summit offering views from the Alps to the Mediterranean on clear days.
  • 59 kmPlateau de Sault Lavender FieldsEndless rows of purple lavender perfume the high Vaucluse plateau every summer beneath Mont Ventoux.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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