Guidebook for Domazan
Sightseeing
Beautiful location, excellent permanent exposition about Roman presence in the area.
1287 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pont du Gard (Rive Droite)
24 Av. du Pont du GardBeautiful location, excellent permanent exposition about Roman presence in the area.
The best "Provence" market on saturday morning, a real treat for the taste buds and a feast for the eye... an old dukedom with beautiful architecture, cobbled narrow streets, etc...
75 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Place aux herbes
Place aux HerbesThe best "Provence" market on saturday morning, a real treat for the taste buds and a feast for the eye... an old dukedom with beautiful architecture, cobbled narrow streets, etc...
Nîmes
roman circus, fountains, town centre, shopping
Medieval beauty, possibly one of the most beautiful towns in Southern France... and capital of the Cotes du Rhone wine area
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Avignon
Medieval beauty, possibly one of the most beautiful towns in Southern France... and capital of the Cotes du Rhone wine area
Beautiful little town with very colorful market on Sundays. Picture postcard Provence
739 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Beautiful little town with very colorful market on Sundays. Picture postcard Provence
Orange
23 Rue de la Républiqueroman theatre is outstanding
In Vincent van Goghs' footsteps, Roman ruins and a beautiful town centre. Great market on Wednesday and Saturday.
436 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
In Vincent van Goghs' footsteps, Roman ruins and a beautiful town centre. Great market on Wednesday and Saturday.
Fascinating if somewhat touristic medieval village on a rocky hilltop, very picturesque... great hikes in the surrounding hills.
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Les Baux-de-Provence
Fascinating if somewhat touristic medieval village on a rocky hilltop, very picturesque... great hikes in the surrounding hills.
Beautiful old walled town overlooking the salt pans, lot of history (check the web for details)... flamingos
524 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Aigue morte
Beautiful old walled town overlooking the salt pans, lot of history (check the web for details)... flamingos
Black bulls, white horses and pink flamingos... a bird watchers paradise, the camargue... mosquito heaven as well... be prepared at sunset !!
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Musee de la Camargue
Black bulls, white horses and pink flamingos... a bird watchers paradise, the camargue... mosquito heaven as well... be prepared at sunset !!
http://www.palais-des-papes.com/anglais/index.html
A "must" while you are here
926 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Palais des Papes
Place du Palaishttp://www.palais-des-papes.com/anglais/index.html
A "must" while you are here
The original "Pont d'Avignon" you learnt about in French classes...
"Sur le Pont d'Avignon, on y danse, on y danse..."
http://www.palais-des-papes.com/anglais/pontactu.html
397 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Tulay ng Avignon
Boulevard de la LigneThe original "Pont d'Avignon" you learnt about in French classes...
"Sur le Pont d'Avignon, on y danse, on y danse..."
http://www.palais-des-papes.com/anglais/pontactu.html
Rue des Teinturiers
Rue des TeinturiersOne of the prettiest streets in historic old Avignon
Roman circus and ruins, fantastic Roman museum...
van Gogh, old town... gateway to the Camargue.
531 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Arles
Roman circus and ruins, fantastic Roman museum...
van Gogh, old town... gateway to the Camargue.
A day trip to THE lavender town... heady perfume from June till late August at least.
98 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sault
A day trip to THE lavender town... heady perfume from June till late August at least.
Quite a few good places to eat around this pittoresque square... plus one of the best ice cream parlors in France (!)
70 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Place des Corps Saints
Place des Corps SaintsQuite a few good places to eat around this pittoresque square... plus one of the best ice cream parlors in France (!)
Fort Saint-André
57A Rue Mnt du FortTogether with La Chartreuse
Shopping
One of the best known world class red wines... remember to try the lesser-known whites, a delicacy!
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape
One of the best known world class red wines... remember to try the lesser-known whites, a delicacy!
Gigondas
5 Place Gabrielle AndéolWorld class full bodied fruity wines
Vacqueyras
wines... good ones :-)
Tavel is the oldest rosé wine in France and well worth a taste... the Cuvée Royale from the Cave des Vignerons is absolute 1st class
Les Vignerons de Tavel
Route de la CommanderieTavel is the oldest rosé wine in France and well worth a taste... the Cuvée Royale from the Cave des Vignerons is absolute 1st class
Camargue style printed cloth and clothing... very "high end" Provence...
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Musee Souleiado
39 rue Charles-DeméryCamargue style printed cloth and clothing... very "high end" Provence...
Food Scene
1st Michelin star after 1 year of activity, can be frankly amazing cooking and an experience...
Pascale did the interior decoration of the restaurant...
Le Potager de la Tour - Restaurant
35 Av. Gabriel Péri1st Michelin star after 1 year of activity, can be frankly amazing cooking and an experience...
Pascale did the interior decoration of the restaurant...
Restaurant L'Essentiel
2 Rue de la Petite FusterieOne of the better restaurants in Avignon.
Excellent location, simple but good food, nice atmosphere
Great terrace at midday on a sunny day with no wind
52 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Restaurant L'Épicerie Avignon
10 Pl. Saint-PierreExcellent location, simple but good food, nice atmosphere
Great terrace at midday on a sunny day with no wind
The view of the palace and the river from the opposite bank is great.
99 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Restaurant Le Bercail
162 Chem. des CanotiersThe view of the palace and the river from the opposite bank is great.
"Le 75"... good food, excellent wine list, reasonable prices, great courtyard in summer, smack in the middle of the quaintest part of the old town...
75 Rue Guillaume Puy
75 Rue Guillaume Puy"Le 75"... good food, excellent wine list, reasonable prices, great courtyard in summer, smack in the middle of the quaintest part of the old town...
Excellent family owned and run seafood restaurant (shellfish, oysters, shrimps).
Friendly, efficient, ultra fresh, no frills interior and terrace just across the river from Avignon...
L'Enclos de Saveurs Salines Fruits de mer sur place, vente à emporter, livraison
9 Imp. du RhôneExcellent family owned and run seafood restaurant (shellfish, oysters, shrimps).
Friendly, efficient, ultra fresh, no frills interior and terrace just across the river from Avignon...
Great Italian food for very reasonable prices in a nice, low frills, welcoming atmosphere.
Reservation obligatory, it gets very busy.
23 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Basta Cosi !
7 Imp. du PontGreat Italian food for very reasonable prices in a nice, low frills, welcoming atmosphere.
Reservation obligatory, it gets very busy.
Best food shopping spot in the region... one of our personal favorites.
Great produce and atmosphere... we go mid morning and stay for lunch at the "bistro".
125 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Les Halles
Best food shopping spot in the region... one of our personal favorites.
Great produce and atmosphere... we go mid morning and stay for lunch at the "bistro".
Entertainment & Activities
The best place to go swimming is in the Gardon river upstream of the Pont du Gard... many spots where you can park your car and walk down to the river... Google "gardon river, pont du gard" for pics !
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Collias
The best place to go swimming is in the Gardon river upstream of the Pont du Gard... many spots where you can park your car and walk down to the river... Google "gardon river, pont du gard" for pics !
Drinks & Nightlife
many different (good) wines either by the glass or bottle, an eclectic assembly of smaller portions as food, light on budget too.
Laid back atmosphere... a great place to sit outside on a warm night.
Café Saint-Marc
7 Pl. Saint-Marcmany different (good) wines either by the glass or bottle, an eclectic assembly of smaller portions as food, light on budget too.
Laid back atmosphere... a great place to sit outside on a warm night.
Essentials
Gold medal winning small Olive Oil producers in next village from Domazan.
Moulin à huile du Domaine de Pierredon
111 Chem. de la DistillerieGold medal winning small Olive Oil producers in next village from Domazan.
Best local fruit and veg shop with great cheeses, wines et al.
Not the cheapest... the best
The Garden Frederic
292 Rte de BoulbonBest local fruit and veg shop with great cheeses, wines et al.
Not the cheapest... the best
Carrefour Market
Carrefour de l'ArnèdeThere are 2 nearby.
1 in Saze, the other in Rochefort du Gard.
Small but well stocked 7 / 7 grocery store.
R'fort open morning only on Sunday.
12 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
U Express
Rue sous le BarriThere are 2 nearby.
1 in Saze, the other in Rochefort du Gard.
Small but well stocked 7 / 7 grocery store.
R'fort open morning only on Sunday.
Arts & Culture
Chateau de Tarascon
5 Bd du Roi RenéBest conserved medieval fort in Southern France