Situated in the heart of the southern Gard region, Provence Occitane invites you to discover a destination where nature, culture and the good life blend harmoniously. This unspoilt region offers you a wide range of leisure activities to discover at your own pace, combining relaxation, exploration and authentic encounters. Here, every season, every landscape, every place tells a story to be discovered step by step.
Between cool rivers, fragrant garrigues and welcoming forests, Provence Occitane offers the ideal setting for outdoor activities, alone, with family or friends. The generous climate and contrasting landscapes make it the perfect natural playground for all types of explorer.
The region’s leisure parks offer fun adventures in a natural setting. For example, the accrobranche (tree-climbing) courses allow you to climb high among the pine trees, while other sites offer zip-lines, treasure hunts and sensory trails. These areas, accessible to all, are perfect for combining challenging activities, fun and contact with nature.
Thrill-seekers will love canoeing down the Cèze, punctuated by wild beaches and calm waters. On land, horse-riding will plunge you into the typical world of the south, between farmhouses, vineyards and fragrant hills. These activities give you the chance to experience the landscape to the full, as close as possible to the land and water.
With over 650 km of signposted footpaths, the region is a paradise for walkers and cyclists. You’ll pass through hilltop villages, skirt clear streams and enjoy panoramic views over the Rhône valley. These walks offer a real immersion in southern nature, while promoting gentle, respectful mobility.
As well as its landscapes, Provence Occitane stands out for the richness of its cultural heritage. Through museums, places of remembrance, theatres and craftsmen’s workshops, it reveals a region that is inhabited, creative and proud of its roots.
If you’re interested in the origins of our culture and traditions, the museums of Provence Occitane trace the development of the region, from antiquity to contemporary know-how. You’ll discover everyday objects, local archives and temporary exhibitions that shed light on the soul of the place and the lives of its inhabitants. These spaces, often housed in historic buildings, give you a richer insight into the region.
Local cinemas throughout the region offer an eclectic selection of films. Whether you want to see a local documentary, an arthouse film or something new for the general public, these cinemas are the perfect place to relax, meet new people and discover new cultures in a friendly atmosphere. And if the weather turns nasty (rain, hot temperatures…), it’s the perfect place to take shelter in a relaxing environment.
To meet a craftsman in Provence Occitane is to discover a precise gesture, a valued material and a story that has been passed on. From ceramics to wickerwork, from weaving to sculpture, local know-how is expressed in open workshops where you can observe, understand and sometimes even learn. A useful and unique souvenir, rooted in the local economy.
La Provence Occitane is part of a global approach to sustainable tourism, promoting a balance between tourism and conservation. Here, travellers are invited to play an active role in their stay, by choosing practices that respect the environment and the local people.
We encourage you to adopt an eco-responsible attitude: favour soft transport, respect biodiversity, support local players and limit your impact. A large number of environmentally-friendly accommodation establishments have been identified in the region to ensure that you are well looked after.
Workshops, walks and collective projects are organised throughout the year to raise awareness among young and old of the need to protect ecosystems. Observing species, learning to recognise wild plants and taking part in clean-up operations are all ways of getting involved, even temporarily.
Farmers’ markets, direct-sales farms and local grocery shops offer fresh, local, seasonal food. Eating in Provence Occitane means choosing taste, quality and respect for the environment. By favouring short distribution channels, you’re supporting a sustainable economy and reconnecting with real flavours.
Between unspoilt nature, a living heritage, local know-how and a commitment to sustainable development, Provence Occitane reveals all its riches at your own pace. Whether you’re an enthusiast of nature walks, curious about local culture, a fan of local produce or simply in search of peace and sunshine, this region of the southern Gard has so many leisure activities to share. We invite you to come and discover them all, meet the locals, explore the trails and soak up the warm, luminous atmosphere. Here, every moment becomes an authentic experience, every place an encounter, every season a new opportunity to return.
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