Uzès
Market Days in a Southern Stone Town
Explore the Town ↓Life in Uzès
Stone arcades, market stalls and the ducal towers give Uzès its southern character. It is made for visitors and second-home buyers who love a walkable historic center and open countryside.
Uzès, the "premier duché de France", is an exquisitely preserved medieval and Renaissance town of arcaded squares, a ducal château still lived in and a unique round Romanesque tower, in the warm south next door to Provence.
Southern stone architecture, markets and a seasonal visitor economy give Uzès its appeal.
- Worth knowing: the hot, dry region has summer wildfire and autumn flash-flood exposure.
- Check the site: have the exact address surveyed, even on the limestone plateau.
- Nîmes is about 25 km away, with TGV trains to Paris in about 3 hr and scheduled flights from its airport.
- Avignon TGV station is about 40 km away.
- The Pont du Gard is on the doorstep.
- Region / Dept
- Occitanie · Gard (30) · capital of the Uzège, between Nîmes and the Cévennes
- Population
- About 8,400 · a small town, dense with heritage, a Ville d'Art et d'Histoire
- Setting
- A limestone plateau in the garrigue country of the Midi · the source of the Eure and the Roman aqueduct to Nîmes
- Inside the Full Atlas
- 24 pages on Uzès, within the 210-page France Atlas.
Uzès & Its Surroundings
Wander the streets, waterways and neighboring towns before you go.
The pin marks the town center. The live map needs an internet connection.
A Closer Look at Uzès
Look Beyond the View
Fall for the view, then choose with clear eyes. The full Atlas explains the natural risks checked for this town and where a property deserves a closer look.
- See which natural hazards the research covers
- Tell town-wide conditions apart from one address
- Take the right questions to a local specialist
Picture the Journey
The town you love should be easy to reach, again and again. The full Atlas lays out how you get here, from the arrival point to the final stretch.
- Compare the main ways to get here
- Plan for repeat visits and everyday trips
- Weigh the trade-offs before you pick a base
Find Your Reasons to Stay
The places you remember mix scenery, streets and local life. The town chapter takes you past the first impression to the character underneath.
- Explore the setting, landmarks and local culture
- Discover what makes this town its own
- Picture the pleasures of a longer stay
Renting It While You’re Away
Thinking of renting your home out while you’re away? The Atlas sets the rental questions and local context right beside the place itself.
- Learn which rules and permits to check
- Gauge likely visitors and seasonal demand
- Weigh the practical limits on renting it out
Imagine an Ordinary Week
The view draws you in. Everyday life helps you decide. The full chapter covers the services and practical details of living here beyond a vacation.
- Check healthcare and everyday services
- Picture the shops, connections and daily routines
- See what life is like outside the busy season
Uzès and Around, in 6 Pictures
Images from the Atlas, each with its own source and edit notes.
Summary of the France Atlas, edition of 24 September 2026. The town order is our editorial ranking. About the Dossier.