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Highlights

Discover the beauty and flavors of the region during a unique stay centered on the Truffle Festival in Uzès. Start your adventure in Nîmes, where you can explore the city's impressive Roman heritage, from the Arènes to the Maison Carrée, before immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the Fête de la Truffe in Uzès. You'll have the chance to discover the local market, meet the producers and savour the local produce through workshops and tastings. The festive atmosphere continues in the evening at the Soirée Bodega, featuring tapas and truffle dishes. You'll then continue your stay with a hike to the Pont du Gard, a Roman masterpiece listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy this majestic setting before returning to Avignon for the end of your adventure.

To see

- The Truffle Festival market at Place aux Herbes in Uzès
- The Pont du Gard, a masterpiece of Roman architecture
- The Duché of Uzès and its gardens
- The Truffle Museum and its tasting workshops
- The historic center of Uzès with its charming streets and lively squares
- The Saint-Théodorit Cathedral in Uzès
- The Nîmes Arena and the Maison Carrée
- The Uzès market and its local artisanal products

Gastronomy

- Truffle-based dishes at the Fête de la Truffe, with truffle tapas and gourmet tastings
- Traditional Provencal cuisine : olive oil, local cheeses, charcuterie
- Regional specialties : truffle tarts, truffle-infused honey, handmade truffle chocolates
- Uzès olive oil, a local specialty
- Classic Provencal dishes : Bouillabaisse, pistou soup, aioli, fougasse, beef stew, tapenade
- Provence herbs, candied fruit, melonnette, gibassier, lavender, Provençal zucchinis and tomatoes

Wine

Cotes de Provence, Cotes du Luberon, Cotes du Rhône, Bandol, Pastis

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PROGRAM

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Arrival in Nîmes


Arrival in Nimes (transfer on your own to the hotel), where you can visit some of the most beautiful sites of the city by foot. Essential city highlights include Les Jardins de la Fontaine, the Maison Carree and the famous Arena, which will illustrate the rich history of this Roman city.


Accommodation : Hotel Marquis de la Baume**** - Nimes show
Included : Emergency support,concierge service,phone not provided,mobile guidance application,roadbook,travelbook,Orientation with a local guide,luggage transfer,bedroom, city tax and breakfast the next morning

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From Nîmes (transfer to Uzès) & Free day to explore Uzès


On Saturday morning, a taxi will take you to Uzès, which has been transformed into the capital of truffles for the weekend. To fully immerse yourself in the world of truffles, you can take part in exclusive activities such as the "Truffle Discovery", a sensory experience available by reservation, or the "Truffle History and Flavours" guided tour, which will reveal all the secrets of this precious product. These activities, which can be booked in advance, will immerse you in the fascinating world of truffles. In the evening, the gala dinner 'La Nuit de la Truffe' awaits you under the big top for a festive evening where truffle dishes and local wines are combined in a convivial and gourmet atmosphere. Please note that this evening must be booked in advance and is not included in the programme.


Accommodation : Hotel Entraigues**** - Uzes show
Included : luggage transfer,client transfer,bedroom, city tax and breakfast the next morning

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Truffle Festival & Uzès LOOP


On Sunday, the Place aux Herbes in Uzès becomes the beating heart of the Truffle Festival. This popular and festive day invites you to discover the "black diamond" of French cuisine through a unique market, the first in the country dedicated to truffles. You can watch truffle-hunting demonstrations, buy fresh truffles direct from local producers and take part in tastings of truffle products. Tastings of truffle specialities are also available by reservation for an even more gourmet experience. Don't miss the truffle mass, a symbolic moment before the auction of the blessed truffles. At noon, a truffle-flavoured meal, also available by reservation, rounds off this celebration dedicated to the truffle.

In the afternoon, there's a walk to discover Uzès and its surroundings from a different angle.

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Accommodation : Hotel Entraigues**** - Uzes show
Included : bedroom, city tax and breakfast the next morning

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From Uzès to Pont du Gard (then transfer to Avignon)


In the morning, enjoy a walk to the majestic Pont du Gard, a masterpiece of 1st century Roman architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a magnificent panorama of the Gardon Valley. Explore the ancient aqueduct and its surroundings, perfect for an immersion in history and nature. After this visit, a taxi transfer will take you back to Avignon for the night.

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Accommodation : Hotel De Cambis**** - Avignon show
Included : taxi,luggage transfer,client transfer,bedroom, city tax and breakfast the next morning

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Departure from Avignon


Today is departure day, you can take your time getting started in the morning, have breakfast and depart at your leisure from Avignon by train for Paris or other destination. (Depart on your own). Additional nights can be arranged, please inquire.


Included : breakfast

CUSTOMIZED
TOUR

This is a catalog tour, it can be modified as you wish : add extra nights, extra activities (wine tastings, visits, transfers...).

ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

Arrival city is Nîmes by train
Paris Gare de Lyon to Nîmes : 3 hours

Departure from Avignon

Details

Included


ACCOMMODATIONS

- 5 nights of accommodation in superior hotels of charm with private shower and/or bath

MEALS

- Daily breakfast at each hotel

GEAR

- Complimentary Discover France Gear (including water bottle, drawstring bag)
- Guidance Application (phone not provided)

SUPPORT

- Orientation in person with our local guide
- Detailed Road Book, including detailed maps, touristic information, step by step itinerary
- Comprehensive trip literature
- Technical and emergency support available at all times
- Concierge service available to assist you for your requests during your trip (taxi transfer, restaurant, activities...)

TRANSFER

- Taxi transfer from Nîmes to Uzès
- Taxi transfer from Pont du Gard to Avignon
- All luggage transfers

Other questions?

See our FAQs page for answers to common questions.

FAQ

Rates

Tour rates vary based on hotel availability and specific start date

PRICE FROM / PER PERSON
STANDARD HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Double occupancy *
860 €
Single supplement **
259 €
Solo traveler ***
1173 €

* Please contact us for triple hotel rates. ** Traveling with a group. *** Traveling alone.

STANDARD HOTEL ACCOMMODATION FROM

Hotel Marquis de la Baume**** - Nimes

Located in the centre of the historic town of Nîmes, Hôtel Marquis de la Baume is a 17th-century town house just 3.7 km from Parc Expo Nîmes and 650 m from Nîmes Arena. Free WiFi is provided. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a satellite flat-screen TV, a minibar and an electric kettle. There is a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A buffet breakfast is served everyday in the comfort of guest rooms or in the interior patio, weather permitting. There is a 24-hour front desk at the hotel and guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the Colosseum and the Magne Tower. Public parking is available nearby.
https://www.bestwestern.fr/fr/hotel-Nimes-Best-Western-Le-Marquis-de-La-Baume-93771

Hotel Entraigues**** - Uzes

The Hotel Entraigues nestles in the heart of the historic centre of Uzès between the Ducal Château and the Old Bishop’s Palace, the Saint Théodorit Cathedral and the Fenestrelle Tower. Well known to residents of Uzès, this former town mansion was built in the 15th century and remodelled in the 17th century. Acquired in 2013, it has been fully restored to its original condition. Day to day, the hotel combines hospitality with top notch services and sustainable development. The ground floor is a large open space under a vaulted roof, where you can relax, work or get together in comfortable lounges adorned with art. This is also an exhibition space, where artists of different backgrounds and mediums show their work. Outdoor swimming pool, terrace with panoramic view, lift, lounges, reading area, patio, free Wi-Fi, safe, mini-bar with selection of wines, reversible air-con, large high definition LED screen TV with multiple channels, garage…
http://www.hotel-entraigues.com/index.php/fr/38-2/

Hotel Entraigues**** - Uzes

The Hotel Entraigues nestles in the heart of the historic centre of Uzès between the Ducal Château and the Old Bishop’s Palace, the Saint Théodorit Cathedral and the Fenestrelle Tower. Well known to residents of Uzès, this former town mansion was built in the 15th century and remodelled in the 17th century. Acquired in 2013, it has been fully restored to its original condition. Day to day, the hotel combines hospitality with top notch services and sustainable development. The ground floor is a large open space under a vaulted roof, where you can relax, work or get together in comfortable lounges adorned with art. This is also an exhibition space, where artists of different backgrounds and mediums show their work. Outdoor swimming pool, terrace with panoramic view, lift, lounges, reading area, patio, free Wi-Fi, safe, mini-bar with selection of wines, reversible air-con, large high definition LED screen TV with multiple channels, garage…
http://www.hotel-entraigues.com/index.php/fr/38-2/

Hotel De Cambis**** - Avignon

Housed in a beautiful old building with a majestic façade, right in the heart of Avignon, the Hôtel De Cambis invites you to a gentle and pleasant stopover on the Wine Route. The experience begins as soon as you arrive, in the colourful and intimate setting of the wine bar, where the hotel reception is hidden away. Then it's on upstairs that the immersion continues. Here, the Premiers Crus, Grands Crus and Millésimes are rooms to be tasted with your eyes.
https://www.hoteldecambis.com/