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Things to see in Vers-Pont-du-Gard (France): 17 places and when to go
Vers-Pont-du-Gard is a town in France, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Food and drink (7), Architecture (3). The best known are Pont du Gard, Uzès Cathedral and Grotte de la Salpêtrière. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 43.957, 4.5274
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Food and drink (7) · Architecture (3) · Temples (3) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 80 km as the crow flies
What to see in Vers-Pont-du-Gard
The places in and around Vers-Pont-du-Gard, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Pont du GardAncient Roman aqueduct bridge that crosses the Gardon River in Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France1.3 km
- Uzès CathedralCathedral located in Gard, in France10 km
- Grotte de la SalpêtrièreCave in France1.3 km
- Château d'UzèsCastle in Occitanie, France11 km
- Pont de BornègreFormer Roman aqueduct5.1 km
- Chapelle Saint-Caprais de Castillon-du-GardChapel located in Gard, in France2.6 km
- Church of Saint-Bonnet-du-GardChurch located in Gard, in France3.7 km
- Pont de la Combe PradierHistory · Architecture2.6 km
- réserve naturelle régionale des gorges du GardonNature reserve in Languedoc-Roussillon9.3 km
- CaveWinery1.3 km
- Château de MontfrinWinery10 km
- Château de Saint-VictorHistory10 km
- Domaine de la PatienceWinery9.1 km
- Domaine de PoulvarelWinery4.7 km
- Domaine Le Petit MaloWinery16 km
- Domaine Saint-FirminWinery11 km
- Les Collines de Bourdic - Cave de Saint-MaximinWinery7.0 km
When to go to Vers-Pont-du-Gard
The best time to visit Vers-Pont-du-Gard is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:04
- FebPossible10:15
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:33
- JunBest time15:16
- JulBest time14:59
- AugBest time13:49
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:24
- DecPossible8:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 43. In April, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Vers-Pont-du-Gard
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 80 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vers-Pont-du-Gard?
The best known: Pont du Gard, Uzès Cathedral, Grotte de la Salpêtrière, Château d'Uzès, Pont de Bornègre. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Vers-Pont-du-Gard?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 43.
How do you get to Vers-Pont-du-Gard?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 80 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Vers-Pont-du-Gard as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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