At the start of the year, we might as well tell you that we need to get rid of the surplus from festive meals and go for a little walk, with family if possible.
Gard Tourism has a habit of giving excellent advice. Here is one with ten outings to do as a family to discover the Gard in a different way and to access places that are always nice but often forgotten.
The Gard is an area full of activities of all kinds such as hiking, cultural visits, tastings, aquatic activities… Summer and winter, no time to get bored.
The Bambouseraie in Générargues (Photo Anthony Maurin).
The Bambouseraie in the Cévennes. Here in Générargues, the Bambouseraie immerses you in the heart of an exotic journey through the most beautiful gardens in France. In this idyllic setting, breathe, inhale, disconnect, reconnect, raise your head.
A thousand and one varieties of bamboo, rare flowers, trees and remarkable plants open onto a magical interlude. Unique in Europe since the 19th century, the Bambouseraie in Cévennes offers a one-way ticket back home.
A discovery tour of the Cévennes from Anduze to Saint-Jean-du-Gard, aboard an authentic steam train from the beginning of the last century. A stop at the Bambouseraie will allow you to visit the park.
Greenery as far as the eye can see, this is the landscape offered by Lake Camboux. Disorienting and refreshing. • Sabrina Ranvier
Camboux Lake. Nestled in an exceptional green setting, the nautical base welcomes you on the banks of Lake Camboux in Sainte-Cécile-d'Andorge, just 15 minutes from Alès. Quiet, the freshness of its lake is pleasant in summer for a fun and relaxing break. This friendly site then offers a variety of water activities, such as swimming, pedal boating, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding.
The nautical base offers relaxation, picnics, refreshments, and numerous group activities upon reservation (zip line, canoeing, canyoning, caving, bivouac, naturalist hiking, and via ferrata…). Know how to enjoy musical evenings with catering every Friday in July and August!
The Aeroplume in flight at the Grotte de la Salamandre. DR
The Salamander Cave. For an off-the-beaten-track outing with the pitchounets, put on your hiking shoes and a fleece towards the most beautiful caves in France! Between the illuminated galleries, the stalactites, the cave paintings and even the underground lakes, a timeless journey awaits you into the bowels of the Earth, to be discovered absolutely as a family…
The visit wow! With cavingcombine physical activity and scientific activity while having fun! This activity will allow you to get to know the surprising world of caves.
The Pont du Gard (Photo JMAndre / Gard Tourisme) • © JMAndre / Gard Tourisme
The Pont du Gard. A dive into the history of Romanism in the Mediterranean basin but also and above all on part of the Nîmes aqueduct via its magnificent Pont du Gard, the highest Roman bridge in the world! Covering almost 165 hectares, the Pont du Gard is a real playground for families and offers you a unique visit between history, heritage, nature and culture to delight young and old.
For children : Ludo, a space specially designed for 5 to 12 year olds, children accompanied by their parents can become Gallo-Roman schoolchildren, archaeologists, hydraulic engineers, botanists, etc. as they wish.
Dinopedia is also for adults! • Photo CCI Gard
Dinopedia. Come experience an unforgettable adventure at Dinopedia parcperfect for an original family day, in the shade of the park and its large trees. Explore the excavation areas, enjoy the open-air cinema or even discover the fossil forest aboard the little train! Surrounded by animated dinosaurs, each corner of the park offers total immersion and memorable memories for young and old.
To test? Dinopedia adventure and its mini golf. For this first season, come and discover a preview of the mini golf course as well as the dozens of new dinosaurs that will line the course!
(Photo SMGG Beaver House).
The Beaver House. It is the perfect place to discover the fascinating world of the beaver and the beauty of the Gorges du Gardon. With its fun-educational space, its relaxation zone and its green theater, it is an ideal outing for the whole family.
For those who wish, guided tours are offered on the site or nearby in the natural areas of the Gardon gorges. A friendly-looking animal, the beaver has not always been protected. Between Cévennes and dry spells, the beaver thrives in riparian vegetation made up of willows and poplars. And it is from these trees that our furball will feed. Rarely going far from the river, the animal leaves behind signs of presence visible from the beaches of Gardon. Around it, a rich and exceptional biodiversity gravitates to form a complex ecosystem. Throughout your visit, the museum space accompanies you to discover and understand the environment of the Gardon gorges.
The Old Mas in Beaucaire is more than 30 years old. (Photo: The Old Mas)
The old farmhouse. Favorite, the Old Mas welcomes you in an exceptional rural setting. Visiting a farm with family is always a great success! You will learn more about life in the rural world, farm trades, and its human and agricultural activities. A snack or a tasting can also be offered to you, the opportunity to taste local products and local specialties while discovering their manufacturing secrets.
Set off to discover a farm which has regained its activities as at the beginning of the century. Live farm animals, old crafts, activities and shows are there!
At La Marette… We play but above all we learn!
Escape game and treasure hunts. Discover unusual activities to practice as a family, an escape game for teenagers or a treasure hunt in which you are the heroes… Decipher the puzzles before the time runs out!
Whether with the treasure hunt of La Marette in Aigues-Mortes, the treasure of the Château de Roquemaure, or the puzzles at Pont du Gard, set off on an adventure and become true adventurers.
Very close to the river, the Saint-Roman abbey in Beaucaire (photo Franck Chevallier / Objectif Gard) • Picasa
Abbey of Saint-Roman. Go and discover, through self-guided or guided tours, the troglodyte Abbey of Saint-Roman at the top of a hill overlooking the Rhône. A veritable rock necropolis which houses hundreds of burials dug into the rock. These vestiges of monastic life are unique in Western Europe.
The Abbey of Saint-Roman is a Historic Monument which houses the remains of a monastery founded before the 10th century. Chapel and cells, cisterns and storerooms, these vestiges of troglodyte monastic life are unique in Western Europe. A veritable rock necropolis hosts hundreds of burials dug into the rock. From the guarded parking lot, a path takes you through the Mediterranean scrubland to the top of the limestone hill. A magnificent panorama is offered over the Rhône facing the Alpilles, with a unique view of the river and Provence.
The shark aquarium, transparent on both sides, offers a unique perspective on marine life (Photo Seaquarium)
Le Seaquarium. In summer as in winter, the Seaquarium of Grau du Roi – Port Camargue is an excellent idea for a family outing to discover the magic of the marine world! More than 200 species of fish, seals, sea lions and more than 25 species of sharks… Wow! The advantage of the Seaquarium is that it can combine a fun visit with a stroll on the beach located a few meters away.
