Things to do in Uzes

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Pont du Gard

Designed and built 2000 years ago to supply water to Nîmes, the Galle Aqueduct is the highest ancient Roman aqueduct in the world (48 meters), reflecting the skills of ancient Roman engineers. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this well-preserved aqueduct is set in a natural setting of 165 hectares with a Mediterranean landscape. This gem of ancient Roman civilization has always been visited by travelers from all over the world. The image on the 5 Euro note is the Galle Bridge!

Haribo Candy Museum

Haribo Candy Museum is a museum dedicated to the Haribo candy company. The museum features interactive exhibits where visitors can learn about the history and production techniques of sweets. Visitors can discover how Haribo makes their iconic gummy bears, sample some products, and even create their own gummy candies.

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Palais des Papes

The Palais des Papes stands majestically on the rocky heights at the northern end of the old town of Avignon, overlooking the Rhône River. It is one of the largest medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. In the early 14th century, the papal court moved to Avignon, and for nearly seventy years thereafter, several popes successively resided here, earning Avignon the title of "the papal city." The palace and fortress are integrated into one, with thick walls and multiple towers guarding its perimeter. Inside, it is divided into the old palace and the new palace: the old palace, built during the reign of Benedict XII, is simple and sturdy, with a strong defensive character; the new palace, expanded by Clement VI, is magnificent and grand, representing mature Gothic architecture, including the over-50-meter-long great chapel within its walls. Historical calamities have scattered most of the interior furnishings, making the architecture itself the main attraction—Giovannetti's frescoes on the domes and walls of the Saint Martial and Saint John chapels, the full-wall hunting scenes in the pope's study "Hall of the Stag," along with the lofty and spacious conference hall and the hall where cardinals once convened to elect the pope, still evoke the grandeur of the past. The tour route is quite long, with most halls now featuring plain stone walls, though the two small frescoed chapels and the "Hall of the Stag" are particularly worth close attention. The spacious halls make good use of the multimedia tablets available for virtual reconstructions, allowing visitors to "see" the original furnishings. From the palace's elevated terrace, you can enjoy panoramic views of the old town's red-tiled roofs and the Rhône River, with the nearby Pont Saint-Bénézet also fully visible. The Avignon Theatre Festival, held every summer, uses the palace courtyard as one of its main stages—visiting during this time lets you experience the lively atmosphere that takes over the old town.

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Amphitheatre of Nîmes

The Colosseum in Nimes is oval in shape like the Colosseum (Colisée de Rome). It was built at the end of the 1st century AD and consists of two layers of 60 superimposed arches and a roof layer. Today, it is customary to watch bullfights or take part in big festivals at the Arena of Nimes, and of course shows and concerts by famous French and international artists, such as the Björk concert in 2007.

Pont du Gard Museum

Canoe Collias

Musee 1900

Parc Aquatique La Bouscarasse

Uzès Castle

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The Bridge of Avignon

The Broken Bridge, also known as the Saint-Benezee Bridge, is a famous bridge in the 12th century, spanning the Rhone River and leading to the handsome King Philip Castle on the other side. The original length was about 900 meters, but due to frequent floods, the risk factor continued to increase. Finally, after the catastrophic flood in 1668, only 4 of the early 22 bridge arches survived today, becoming today's "broken bridge". The bridge is not restored to its original state, but there is such a beautiful presence. There is an exhibition "History of Bridges" at the entrance of the bridge, which introduces the bridges listed as world cultural heritage around the world; there is also an exhibition about the 3D restoration of broken bridges. Because it is the source of inspiration for the French folk song "On the Bridge of Avignon (Surle Pont d'Avignon)", it is desirable. The surviving Benezer Chapel on the bridge tells the story of the shepherd Benezer, who was inspired and sent by God, and frantically requested donations from the villagers. He spent his whole life working hard to build this stone bridge connecting the two banks, benefiting the local residents. The St. Nicholas Chapel on the north side of the bridge has a unique main hall in the shape of a bow.