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Alès

Alès is a town in Gard district, Occitania, France of about 42,410 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit: 27 forts & heritage, 19 churches and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Forest Parc, Castle of Rousson and Château de Calvières.

44.1249° N, 4.0808° EPop. 42,410

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km62
Must-see282
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Alès

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:18 pm

62 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Alès
  2. Musée du Désertmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Bambouseraie d'Anduzepark · 45 min
  4. Forest Parcpark · 45 min
  5. Château de Calvièresheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Castle of Roussonheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Alès
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Alès?

Forest Parc (park, about 9 km), Castle of Rousson (heritage site, about 10 km), Château de Calvières (heritage site, about 12 km), Jardins Ethnobotaniques de la Gardie (nature spot, about 12 km), Bambouseraie d'Anduze (park, about 13 km), Musée du Désert (museum, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alès?

62 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 1 viewpoint, 3 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Alès?

Castle of Rousson, about 10 km by road; Château de Calvières (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Alès?

Église Saint-Baudile, about 17 km by road; Église Saint-Félix (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Alès?

Start in Alès, visit Musée du Désert, then Bambouseraie d'Anduze, then Forest Parc, then Château de Calvières, then Castle of Rousson, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.