In the north of the Gard, the Cévennes unfold a landscape of mountains, deep valleys, chestnut forests and stone villages. The Cévennes National Park and the Causses and Cévennes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, make it a paradise for hiking and exploring.
From Le Moulin Bérénice: Anduze, gateway to the Cévennes, about 50 minutes by car.
Don’t miss
- Anduze, gateway to the Cévennes, and its famous pottery.
- The Bambouseraie de Prafrance, an exotic bamboo garden unique in Europe.
- The Cévennes steam train, between Anduze and Saint-Jean-du-Gard.
- Mont Aigoual, the highest point in the Gard, and its weather observatory.
- The Trabuc Cave and the Musée du Désert, devoted to the history of the Cévennes Protestants.
- Hiking, including the Stevenson Trail (GR 70).
Good to know
Mountain roads are winding, so allow plenty of time. In summer, the Cévennes rivers have lovely swimming spots.
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