サン・シフレのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

写真はウゼスのもので、ヴィルヌーヴ・レ・ザヴィニョンのものではありません

In the 1st century AD, the Romans harnessed the abundant water supply of the Alzon River, the source of the Eure River, located in a small valley at the foot of the city. It is here that the water begins its long journey (over 50 km) to Nîmes via an aqueduct, the most spectacular part of which remains the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spanning the Gardon River. The Eure Valley is a must-see destination for walks for both the residents of Uzès and tourists.

The true starting point of the aqueduct, this masonry structure, measuring approximately ten square meters and located a few hundred meters downstream from the water intake in the Eure Valley, was discovered in 1991 by a team of amateur archaeologists. It served to regulate the amount of water delivered to Nîmes using sluice gates that diverted excess water back into the Alzon River. At the other end of the structure, 50 kilometers away, the Castellum (still visible on Rue de la Lampèze, it is the best-preserved Roman aqueduct) distributed water to the various districts of the city.

A square surrounded by arcades. Beautiful cafés, shops, and restaurants are located beneath the plane trees. There's a market here and throughout most of the town on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The source that was channeled by the Romans via a long canal and the Pont du Gard to Nimes.

Impressive church

The path down to the river and back up to the viewpoint is green, varied and nice to walk. Various insects along the path. Great panorama of the city when you are at the top. Fewer views further along.

Can be visited approximately 1 per hour