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Tourism Beaucaire
Beaucaire is a medieval town in the Gard department. Its a former stronghold of the Counts of Toulouse, which dates back to antiquity. This ancient Roman city dating from the seventh century BC is the port of Nimes on the Rhone.
For several centuries, stood in this city of Madeleine Fair, an event which brought him considerable international reputation. During this period, the seventeenth to the nineteenth century as the most beautiful buildings were built as the town hall for example, or some of the mansions.
Classified as "city of art and history" since late 2001, the town of Beaucaire offers visitors a large number of monuments, tourist visits and crafts.
Throughout the year, you can attend performances of music, theater, in the wonderful architectural heritage of the city. This makes it a festive and vibrant, where many opportunities are given to visitors to attend events in bullfighting.
Sights in Beaucaire
- Vixit boat, oldest boat in France
- Jacquet Auguste Museum
- Cross covered
- Troglodyte abbey of Saint Roman
- Castle of Beaucaire
- Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame des-Pommiers
- Church Saint Paul
- Taureau cocardier by Goya
- Sculpture of Drac
- Museum of the Horse and Eperonnerie Art
Museums and monuments to visit
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Le bateau VixitCome to Discover a monument of French heritage moored in the port of Beaucaire : Vixit boat is the oldest boat in France. Vixit from 1862 to our days through the two world wars and sunk 3 times ... -
Le musée Auguste JacquetOverlooking the old town, the castle of Beaucaire was built in 1226. Ten years ago, the city resisted the assault troops of the Count of Toulouse. The end of this scale occurs in 1632 by the ... -
Mas des TourellesLocated in Beaucaire, this former Gallo-Roman villa dates from the Augustan period. The wine and the olive are grown between the first and second century. Today, whites, rosés and reds are ... -
Château du Roi RenéThe Château du Roi René, King emblematic of the Middle Ages and the Hundred Years War, is the main monument of the town of Tarascon, in the Bouches-du-Rhone department. Located on the ... -
Église Sainte-MartheThe church Sainte-Marthe (former collegiate Royal St. Marthe) is a Romanesque church situated in Tarascon in the Bouches-du-Rhone. St. Marthe's Church was erected in the eleventh and twelfth ... -
Abbaye de MontmajourSeveral miles away from Nimes, on a rock surrounded by a swamp, is the Montmajour Abbey. Founded in 948 by Benedictine monks, the monastic complex is composed of a retreat from the 11th century, a ... -
Tour Anglica de BarbentaneOn your arrival you will see Anglica Tower which is dominating the village from its height of 28 meters and ends with a round turret. Built in 1365, it was the episcopal castle dungeon. She is the ... -
Château de BarbentaneYou will discover the elegant castle of Barbentane from the XVII. Its recalls the architecture of the homes in Ile de France and remains consistent with the canons of classicism. The castle was built ... -
Château des Baux (Baux de Provence)The amazing fortified castle, located on the rocky headland, looming the village, is one of the most ancient feudal buildings in Europe. An important historical monument, the Château des Baux is ... -
Musée Départemental Arles AntiqueIn 1968, the curator of the Museum of Arles, Jean-Maurice Rouquette, prepare the draft of a new museum dedicated to bring together all the archaeological collections Arles in one place. With his ... -
Musée des AlpillesThe Musée des Alpilles de Saint Rémy de Provence, created in 1919, is housed in a former Renaissance mansion, the Hôtel Mistral de Montdragon, which is classified as a historic ... -
Musée EstrineThe museum is housed in a beautiful private mansion, the Estrine Hotel, built in 1749. An exceptional example of 18th century Provençal architecture, it was the residence of the ... -
Site archéologique de GlanumGlanum was an ancient city, built in the 2nd century B.C., located today in the city of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The site is characterized by its different architectural styles. We can see there ... -
Pont du GardThe Pont du Gard is an ancient aqueduct, a remarkable Romans work that crosses the Gard. The construction of the aqueduct by the Romans was back to the 1st century BC. The bridge has three rows of ... -
Château de ChâteaurenardThe castle of Châteaurenard is a fortified work of the xiieme century located on the commune of Châteaurenard in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône, approximately 10 km in the south ... -
Collection LambertInaugurated in 2000, the Lambert Collection brings together works of art acquired by the gallery owner and collector Yvon Lambert. Representative of his personal tastes, the collection allows the ...
A Tour to discover the Gard
- Thème : Sites and museums
- Départ : Nimes
- Durée : 6 jours
For 6 days, you will discover the Gard. You can visit many museums and castle. You know more about the history of this department which takes its name from the river that runs through it. https://blog.infotourisme.net/visiter-la-rome-francaise-que-faire-comme-activites-a-nimes/
Discover the Gard department
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Beaucaire
- Durée : 7 jours
Discover the Gard department and various its landscape.
Seaside Cruise
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Beaucaire
- Durée : 7 jours
Enjoy the Camargue’s rich diversity of culture and wildlife and beautiful open landscapes as you cruise in the sunshine along the Canal du Rhône à Sète, alongside the oyster beds of the Etang de Thau to the seaside town of Port Cassafières. Le Boat, the widest ...
Tarascon
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Tarascon
- Durée : 4 jours
Tarascon is a french town, located at the western end the department of the Rhone delta and the area Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Its inhabitants are called Tarasconnais.
