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Rousson

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Rousson

Rousson is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Saint-Julien-les-Rosiers, 30km from Gorges de l'Ardèche.

Rousson is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 3,329, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rousson 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 Rousson to your route.

About Rousson

The canton of Rousson is an administrative division of the Gard department, southern France. It was created at the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. Its seat is in Rousson.

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Where is Rousson located?

Rousson is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.1971 latitude, 4.1448 longitude.

What is the population of Rousson?

Rousson has a population of approximately 3,329 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,329
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.1971, 4.1448

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 Rousson

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Gorges de l'Ardèche

A 30 km canyon of canoeists and cliffs crowned by the natural rock arch of the Pont d'Arc.

30 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Pont d'Arc

A magnificent 60-meter-wide natural stone arch spanning the Ardeche River at the entrance to its spectacular gorge.

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Grotte Chauvet 2

A faithful full replica of the 36,000-year-old painted cave, with the oldest known art on Earth.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Pont du Gard

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

42 km · about 50 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.

42 km · about 50 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mont Aigoual

The highest summit of the Cévennes at 1,565 m, crowned by a weather observatory with vast horizons.

46 km · about 55 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Rousson

  • 46 kmMont AigoualThe highest summit of the Cévennes at 1,565 m, crowned by a weather observatory with vast horizons.
  • 59 kmPont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)The famous half-bridge of the children's song, jutting into the Rhône beneath Avignon's papal ramparts.
  • 73 kmPont du Diable (Hérault)A 11th-century 'devil's bridge' arching over the Hérault above emerald swimming pools in a sun-baked gorge.

Driving in France

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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