Uzès, City of Art and History
Uzès, as you will discover, is a city steeped in history. Uzès was originally an oppidum (fortified town) and the site of an ancient settlement dating back to the 2nd century BCE. More...
Uzès, French Tuscany
You can’t miss the town of Uzès, overlooking Eure Valley. The town can be recognised instantly thanks to its perfectly preserved medieval architecture. It is certainly worthy of its “Ville d’art et d’histoire” (Town of art of history) label. Let’s explore this iconic town of the Pays d’Uzès Pont du Gard destination, which has often been described as the “French Tuscany”. More...
Uzès, Some more history
Originally Ucetia or Eutica in Latin, Uzès was a small Gallo-Roman oppidum, or administrative settlement. The town lies at the source of the Alzon river, at Fontaine d'Eure, from where a Roman aqueduct was built in the first century BC, to supply water to city of Nîmes, 50 kilometres (31 miles) away. The most famous stretch of the aqueduct is the Pont du Gard, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which carried fresh water over splendid arches across the Gardon river. More...
Ticketing, passes, guided tours
Visit the official website of Uzès - Pont du Gard to optimise your stay in Uzès.
