Near the Maison of D'Ulysse
What can I do?
What is there to visit?
To begin with, there's our beautiful and renowned town of UzèsIt has been classified as a "Town of Art and History" since November 2008.
Uzès is internationally renowned, and people travel from all over the world to stroll its streets and admire its heritage. You'll discover the Place aux Herbes and its markets, the Cathedral of Saint-Théodorit and Tour Fenestrelle, the medieval garden, the Duchy of Uzès, and its magnificent town centre with its beautiful combination of Kanfanar limestone paving stones and Tieule limestone cobblestones.
Surroundings
Alès : Motor racing circuit
Between 30 and 45 minutes
Just 30 minutes from Maison d'Ulysse, you'll find the Pôle Mécanique d'Alès. Spread over 90 hectares, this site has been home to companies specialising in the automotive and motorbike sectors for over 15 years, with a total surface area of over 6,000 square metres of workshops. With six circuits, including a reversible speed circuit - a first in Europe - with a 600-metre acceleration line, the Pôle Mécanique is the ideal place for industrial testing, leisure activities and high-level sporting competitions.
Uzès : Golf
less than 25 min
A nine-hole course packed with variations and difficulties to appeal to beginners and experienced players alike. The Uzès golf course is open all year round, with green fees, memberships, training courses and holidays.
Nîmes : Golf
less than 25 min
In the heart of southern France, close to fascinating Nîmes la Romaine, Golf de Nîmes Vacquerolles offers an exceptional golfing experience all year round. Featuring a modern and demanding course designed by Bill Baker, the course is distinguished by its numerous left doglegs, plateau greens and challenging par 3s. With an impressive length of 6185 metres and a par 72, this course will appeal to golfers of all levels.
Nîmes : Golf de Nîmes Campagne
less than 25 min
Nestling in the heart of a vast estate of oak trees and hills, Golf de Nîmes Campagne is a must for golf enthusiasts. Designed in 1967 by the eminent architects Léonard MORANDI and Donald HARRADINE, this course offers a unique playing experience in an exceptional natural setting. The course has played host to such renowned champions as Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer, Ian Woosnan and José Maria Olazabal, adding to its prestige and worldwide reputation. In 2023, the course underwent a major renovation under the supervision of Alessandro Reyes, a Master of the Course renowned for his work at Ryder Cups in Europe. The renovation brought new perspectives to the course while preserving its unique character.
Narbonne: Nautical spotlight
At 45 min and more
The kitesurfing spot at La Nautique offers a change of scenery. You'll be sailing in the middle of the hills opposite the small village of Bages. In winter and spring, the most courageous will enjoy a magnificent view of the Pyrenees (covered in snow in winter and spring). The shallow water is often choppy, with the occasional swell in the middle of the pond. The wind, meanwhile, is fairly fickle, especially on the first few days. At the nautical centre, it's the Tramontane (north-westerly) that is most prevalent. This wind is often strong and gusty, coming straight down from the mountains. The spot is regularly very busy, especially in summer. Many beginners come here to improve their skills, so they rarely stray far from the shore. If your level allows it, head out to sea to make the most of this magnificent spot.
L'étand du Ponant: Kite spot
At 45 min and more
The spot par excellence for wingfoil in Montpellier, where you can ride in almost any wind direction! The south-westerly thermal in summer will bring you a breeze of 10 to 15 or even 18 degrees. The south-easterly breeze is also good, a little more irregular but you can get up to 30 degrees. The north-westerly Tramontane is great, but when it shifts to the Mistral, i.e. north or north-east, it's easy to sail but it pushes you to the bottom of the pond, so either you're really strong or you'll have to swim. As for the car park, following recent work to protect the coastline there are far fewer spaces than before, just 45 to 50 cars, so come early with your picnic. Otherwise, park along the road, but be careful when getting out of your car.
Port-Camargue: Kite Surfing
At 45 min and more
Well sheltered behind long dykes, Port Camargue plage sud is a hot spot for freestyle kitesurfers. It's easy to get to, easy to park and often easy to ride. On a windy day, it's not unusual to come across a few local champions practising new tricks. If you're a keen photographer, you'll find an inexhaustible supply of daredevils who'll be happy to help you fill your film.
Horse riding
At 45 min and more
Horse riding, an à la carte service: from a 1h or 2h ride at the foot of the Ulysse house, to an atypical getaway in the Camargue, where you can experience a magical and unforgettable day on horseback.
Uzès : The Place aux Herbes and its markets
less than 25 min
The Place aux Herbes in Uzès is one of those legendary places where the authenticity of a Provencal market is still very much in vogue. On this medieval square, the stalls are like invitations to stay again and again. For some experts, this is where the best market in France is held, on Wednesday and Saturday mornings (Wednesday mornings, 7.30am to 1pm and Saturday mornings, 7.30am to 1pm). An ideal place to stroll after a gourmet breakfast in your charming hotel.
Uzès : Saint-Théodorit Cathedral and Fenestrelle Tower
less than 25 min
Built in the 12th century on the site of an ancient Roman temple, Saint-Théodorit Cathedral was the seat of the ancient diocese of Uzès. It was sacked several times and rebuilt during the Middle Ages. The 42-metre-high Fenestrelle Tower is a Romanesque bell tower with three bells weighing several hundred kilos. Topped by a round bell tower that is unique in France, this majestic monument is reminiscent of the Tower of Pisa and other Italian bell towers. A must-see during your stay at La Maison d'Ulysse.
Uzès : The medieval garden
less than 25 min
Located in the grounds of Château Raynon, this living herbarium is set within a rigorous design. In this haven of regional flora, you'll come across lilies and roses, cereals and vegetables, medicinal plants and symbols of all kinds. As a lover of the Mediterranean garden of La Maison d'Ulysse, you won't be disappointed by this living herbarium of 450 varieties of plants from medieval times.
Uzès : The Duchy of Uzès
less than 25 min
Make the most of your stay at La Maison d'Ulysse, in the Gard, to admire the famous Château Ducal, or Duchy of Uzès. France's first duchy offers a concentration of different French architectural styles. Built on an ancient Roman camp, it was sold several times as national property. Its buildings are topped by the Tour Bermonde, an ancient keep rising to a height of 40 metres. Its terrace offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding area.
Lussan : Medieval village
less than 25 min
Leave the comfort of your luxury guest house to visit Lussan. This charming medieval village in the Lower Cévennes is perched on a rocky outcrop not far from Uzès. Here you can walk along the ramparts that encircle its superb 15th-century castle. Take advantage of your visit to Lussan to explore the garrigue and descend the famous Concluses, carved out of the limestone by the waters of the Aiguillon. The walls of the rocky gorge are home to numerous caves, including the legendary Baume du Biou.
Les Lussan : Concluses de Lussan
less than 25 min
Around your prestigious guest house, you'll find a host of discovery tours in the Gard. Among the most popular are the Concluses de Lussan. These long, wild gorges have been carved out by the waters of the Aiguillon and the passage of time. It's hard to imagine it when the stream runs dry in summer! From the top, enjoy the view of the gorge and its "tiers" in the shape of giant pools. Along the way, caves appear, including the Grotte du bœuf. Adventure awaits!
Vers-Pont-du-Gard : The Pont du Gard
less than 25 min
During your holiday at La Maison d'Ulysse, don't miss the Pont du Gard, one of the wonders of Antiquity. Classified as a national monument in 1840 and a UNESCO World Heritage site, it was built around the 1st century A.D. It is the most grandiose part of a Roman aqueduct that carried water from Uzès to Nîmes. In the Middle Ages, it was used as a road bridge. Its exceptional architecture, the highest in the Roman world, is made up of three storeys. It has withstood numerous floods and is regularly restored.
Vézénobres : Medieval village
less than 25 min
During your visit to La Maison d'Ulysse, visit the medieval village of Vézénobres. Set against a rocky spur, it offers a superb panoramic view of the Cévennes massif. You'll love the maze of cobbled streets, the nine-century-old Romanesque houses and the remains of the fortifications. The whole of Vézénobres is steeped in history, from its foundation on an ancient Gallic oppidum on the Régordane route to the conquests of the Camisards during the Wars of Religion. You'll return to your comfortable guest room laden with fig sweets, a local speciality.
St-Quentin-la-Poterie: Pottery museum
less than 25 min
Pottery, the jewel in the crown of Mediterranean craftsmanship, has its own museum in Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie, the ceramics capital just a few kilometres from your luxury guest house. In the museum's nine rooms, you'll discover the art of utilitarian ceramics as it was practised in the 19th and 20th centuries. Jars, pots, spinning tops, herbal tea pots, pans and clay pipes are all on display here. It's a great lesson in history, before we move on to discover contemporary production, which is also represented in temporary exhibitions.
Uzès and the surrounding area: La Bambouseraie
Between 30 and 45 minutes
To find this exotic park, head to Générargues, close to your luxury guest house. La Bambouseraie, created at the end of the 19th century, has many varieties of bamboo and other trees, such as the Chinese Sequoia. After a stroll around the trees, visit the shop, where you'll find a range of informative books on gardening. And at the end of your visit, don't miss the area dedicated to selling plants. Maybe they'll remind you of the ones in the Maison garden in Ulysse.
Uzès and the surrounding area : Aigueze
Between 30 and 45 minutes
Your holiday will take on a totally romantic feel when you visit Aigueze. Just a few kilometres from Maison d'Ulysse lies one of the most beautiful villages in France. In fact, it has been designated as such. Aigueze owes this honour to its exceptional geographical location, just outside the Ardèche gorges, and its wealth of medieval architecture. The village also boasts a remarkable tourist infrastructure. Everything you need to make your weekend in the South of France unforgettable.
Uzès and the surrounding area : St-Victor-La-Coste
Between 30 and 45 minutes
Head to Saint-Victor-La-Coste, not far from your charming hotel. You'll discover a medieval village, typical of the Mediterranean region. You'll be able to admire its fortified castle and its medieval-style architecture, as well as 19th-century residences... A place that will take you back to the past. And don't forget the varied landscapes, including a wine-growing plain and flora representative of the garrigues in the hills. A stopover not to be missed during your holiday in the Gard.
Uzès and the surrounding area : The Cèze Valley
Between 30 and 45 minutes
During your stay in Provence, don't miss out on these two sites: the Cèze valley and the Sautadet waterfalls. The first, with its paths through the heart of the Provençal garrigue, is ideal for hiking. The other is a canyon carved out of the rock. You can swim here, but only at the mouth of the canyon. This nature reserve is located in the charming village of La-Roque-sur-Cèze.
Uzès and the surrounding area : Anduze
Between 30 and 45 minutes
Your charming guest house is located near Anduze, at the gateway to the Cévennes. Your weekend in the South of France can't do without a stopover at this site with its many assets. Its ancient human presence makes it an important historical site in the Cévennes. People settled here as early as the Neolithic period, then it was the turn of the Gauls and the Romans. Traces of an oppidum are still visible. Closer to home, you can visit the Tour de l'Horloge, the Pagode fountain and the church of Saint-Etienne.
Uzès and the surrounding area: The Desert Museum
Between 30 and 45 minutes
Discover the history of the Huguenots and Camisards during your stay in the South of France by visiting the Musée du Désert. Housed in the home of Rolland Laporte, a Camisard leader born in the 17th century, the museum is a veritable conservatory of Cevennes Protestant history. In addition to the objects that belonged to Rolland, the museum houses over 2,000 documents, religious objects, weapons, furniture, tools and objets d'art. All bear witness to the long 'desert' that Protestants went through between the revocation of the Edict of Nantes and the French Revolution.
Nîmes: The Fountain Gardens
Between 30 and 45 minutes
Created in the 18th century by Jacques-Philippe Mareschal, these gardens are one of Nîmes' must-see attractions. Set on the ancient site of the spring, which includes the Tour Magne and the Temple of Diana, they were one of the first public parks in Europe. Thanks to the many vases and statues scattered around, walkers will find themselves in a beautiful environment. It's sure to brighten up your stay in Nîmes, just a few minutes from your charming guest house.
Nîmes: The Square House
Between 30 and 45 minutes
Make the most of your stay in Provence to discover the region's Gallo-Roman past, with a visit to the only ancient temple in the world still entirely preserved. Just a few minutes from your charming guest house, you can admire the harmonious proportions of this historic monument. At 26 metres long, it served the glory of the Emperor Augustus. Built in the 1st century AD and restored in the 19th century, it now faces the Carré d'art, a museum of contemporary art designed by Lord Norman Foster. Inside, and especially for children, you can relive the region's glorious history thanks to a 3D film.
Nîmes: The Nîmes Arena
Between 30 and 45 minutes
The Nîmes Arena is a must-see destination on a weekend in the Gard. Here you can contemplate two thousand years of history. Built in 60 AD, this harmoniously shaped monument has never ceased to provide entertainment for the population. The Arena always welcomes over twenty thousand spectators for bullfights, Camargue races and concerts. It is one of the best-preserved Gallo-Roman amphitheatres in the world.
Nîmes: The Magne Tower
Between 30 and 45 minutes
Discover Antiquity on your Languedoc holiday! The octagonal Tour Magne is a vestige of Nîmes' city walls under the Emperor Augustus. Over 30 metres high, it offers an uninterrupted view over the region. Access to the terrace is via an internal staircase decorated with pilasters and columns. A monument of prestige and a military tower, it inspired these famous holorimes: Gal, amant de la Reine, alla, tour magnanime / Galamment de l'arène à la tour Magne, à Nîmes.
Nîmes: Le carré d'art
Between 30 and 45 minutes
Discover contemporary art in Nîmes. After visiting Maison carrée, head to Carré d'art, designed by architect Lord Norman Foster in the 1990s. This superb museum of glass, concrete and steel hosts exhibitions all year round, close to Maison d'Ulysse. French art is showcased here, and there's a large library with 380,000 books, incunabula and manuscripts. Enough to enrich your stay in the South.
Uzès and the surrounding area : La-Roque-Sur-Cèze and the Sautadet waterfalls
At 45 min and more
Guests of Maison d'Ulysse won't want to miss the small medieval village of La-Roque-sur-Cèze, in the north of the Gard department, which has been awarded the title of Plus Beau Village de France (Most Beautiful Village in France). From its old stone bridge, listed as a historic monument, you can climb up to the 10th-century castle and its chapel. From there, you'll have an uninterrupted view of the Sautadet waterfalls, forged by erosion, where the waters of the Cèze, as they pour down, carve out crevasses and cauldrons. A rugged landscape to visit during your holiday in the South, but with the utmost caution!
Avignon: The Palais des Papes and the legendary Pont d'Avignon
At 45 min and more
Are you a history buff staying at Maison d'Ulysse? Don't miss out on two exceptional sites: the Palais des Papes and the Pont Saint-Benezet in Avignon. The former, built in the 14th century, is considered to be the most important Gothic palace in the world. The second, built as early as the 12th century, bears witness to the grandeur of Avignon. Many travellers on holiday in Provence are left speechless by this spectacular sight.
Villeneuve-les-Avignon: Le Fort St André
At 45 min and more
Fort Saint-André in Villeneuve-les-Avignon is one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in the Gard. During your holiday in Provence, discover how this fortress acted as a sentinel for the city of the Popes. Built in the 14th century by Jean le Bon, it is a symbol of royal power with its military garrison. The fort offers a breathtaking panorama, covering Mont Ventoux, the Alpilles and the Rhône valley. Its view of the Palace of the Popes in Avignon is also well worth a visit.
Beaucaire: The troglodytic Abbey of Saint-Roman
At 45 min and more
Maison d'Ulysse is just a few minutes from the troglodytic Abbey of Saint-Roman in Beaucaire. This art town steeped in history is home to a surprising curiosity. At the end of the 5th century, monks dug out the limestone to create a Benedictine abbey. The spiritual adventure lasted for almost a thousand years. Once on the site, the panorama is breathtaking.
Arles: Amphitheatre
At 45 min and more
Arles is first and foremost a Roman town! Visit the Arles amphitheatre. Some two thousand years after its construction, the amphitheatre is the most important monument to the former Roman colony. Today, the amphitheatre is renowned for its bullfighting performances, a practice that comes straight from Spain. However, other events are held throughout the year, including concerts and theatrical performances. The location alone is superb: the bullring was built by the Romans around 80 AD. A must-see during your stay in Provence.
Arles: The ancient theatre
At 45 min and more
Situated between the Amphitheatre and the Summer Garden, the Roman Theatre of Arles predates its illustrious neighbour, the Amphitheatre, by a century, but is much less well preserved today. Built at the end of the 1st century BC, it dates from the first phase of urbanisation of the Roman colony founded by Caesar in 46 BC. All that remains are a few tiers of seats, the orchestra, the stage curtain pit and two tall marble columns topped by a fragment of entablature. The theatre has nonetheless regained its role as a performance venue, especially in summer.
Arles : Les Alyscamps
At 45 min and more
Before leaving Arles to head back to your luxury guest house, stop off at Les Alyscamps! This is one of the most prestigious necropolises in the West, dating from Gallo-Roman times to the end of the Middle Ages. The allée des Alyscamps "Champs Élysées" was laid out in the 18th century by religious figures. A century later, Van Gogh and Gauguin came to paint here at the same time. Two magnificent canvases by the two painters date from October 1888.
Aigues-Mortes : The towers and ramparts of Aigues-Mortes
At 45 min and more
On the way to the beaches, here's an address that will delight all history buffs on holiday in the South: the towers and ramparts of Aigues-Mortes. The origins of these monuments lie with Saint Louis, who in the 13th century wanted to have an opening onto the Mediterranean. More than 1,600 metres of ramparts, around twenty towers and dungeons... You can get an idea of what the place was like in days gone by, as the fortifications are among the best preserved in the country.
Beaches: The Espiguette beach and dunes
At 45 min and more
If you want to spend an afternoon by the sea during your stay in the Gard, take advantage of the Espiguette beach and dunes. These are located in Le Grau du Roi, just a few kilometres from Maison d'Ulysse. Endless fine sand, a wild place, dunes as far as the eye can see... For many visitors, this magical place is one of the most beautiful beaches in the south of France. From here, you can also see the famous Espiguette lighthouse, 27 metres high.
