What to do and see in Gard, Occitanie: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

Maison Rouge - Musée des vallées cévenoles (museum of the Cévennes valleys) talks about traditional life in Cévennes. Four main identity themes are developed : the building of the landscape, the chestnut tree, the silk production and Protestantism.

Enter a bull manade to approach the typical bulls and horses of Camargue. Morning: Visit the morning manade with the Gardian. In the evening with departure from Aigues-Mortes by boat cruise from Aigues Mortes with the ships Isle de Stel and Constance for an entire evening with a full program: presentation of the bulls manade, sorting of the bulls, ferrade, Razor cow, mares and foals, gardian games, abrivado.Festive aperitif and traditional meal with Gypsie atmosphere. Private visits are also possible for events such as birthdays, weddings, funerals for young boys or girls, associations' gatherings, works councils, schools, leisure centres, etc.

Château de Manissy stands on the right Bank of the river Rhône; an historic wine estate dating back to the 17th century, whose iconic vineyards produce wines in the Tavel appellation. In the early 20th century, both the château and its vineyards were bequeathed to a religious order of monks. In 2003, winegrower Florian André took over management of the vineyards and has picked up where the Brothers left off, making classic southern Rhône wines. Florian’s mission is to find new ways to improve environmental performance and protect his vines and terroirs.

The pontifical Carthusian monastery of the Val-de-Bénédiction was founded in the 14th century by Pope Innocent VI. The frescoes of the Saint John Baptist's Chapel were painted by Matteo Giovanetti, who created the frescoes in Avignon Palace. The three cloisters, surrounded by forty cells and gardens, made it one of the largest Carthusian monstery in France.

Contemporary of the Colosseum in Rome, the amphitheater of Nîmes is the best preserved amphitheater in the Roman world. The audio-guided tour, available in 10 languages, lets visitors experience the gladiator shows and life in Roman times. The "gladiator's quarter" presents the weapons and techniques of gladiatorial fights.

The fortified city of Aigues-Mortes was built in the 13th century on the order of Saint Louis to provide the kingdom of France with a port on the Mediterranean. The complex consists of 1,634 metres of ramparts flanked by twenty towers and one of the most splendid keeps in the architectural style of the Middle Ages, the tower of Constance, which was used as a prison for Protestants from the Cévennes region from 1685. Open: > 2nd May to 31st August: from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. > 1st September to 30th April: from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 1 hour before closing time. Ticket office closed from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (from 1st September to 30th April). Closed: > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 8 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 6,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups (40€)