Uzes: A Beautiful Town for Every Season, Uzes, France

Uzès – a medieval market town in the sunny South of France with something to offer travellers in every season. I was fortunate to own a holiday home here for over 22 years, so I know the town very well.

If you are looking for a convenient place to base yourself for a holiday in the South of France, then Uzès – la belle ville – makes the perfect choice. Read on for insider tips on visiting Uzès and its surrounding area all year round.

Sandwiched between the wilderness of the Cevennes and the Mediterranean Coast, Uzès is part of the Gard départment in the Langeudoc region of Southern France. Languedoc is much less touristy than its next-door neighbour Provence which means you get the sunshine, gastronomy and glorious vineyards that France is known for all around the world – without the crowds. If the seaside is a “must have” on your holiday wish list, it is also only an hour or so from the coast.

First and foremost, Uzès is a proud market town with one of the largest traditional French markets in the region held here every Saturday. If you visit on a Saturday, you will need to park outside the town which will be at its busiest even on low season, such is the popularity of the marvellous market. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).