GPS : Longitude : 4.601667 E - Latitude : 43.92889 N
Altitude : 130 m
Population : 896
Fournès is located 5 km from Remoulins, 7,5 km from Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard, 9 km from the Pont du Gard, 14 km from the Gorges du Gardon, 20 km from Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and from Avignon, 21 km from Uzès
Fournès is the oldest village in its canton. Built around a castle, of which only a few ruins still stand, Fournès nevertheless offers a great many architectural riches: the chapel of Saint-Pierre, the ancient centre, several calvaries, the campanile and church. In addition there are geological points of interest – a small stroll will take you to the clay pits, one of the village's most striking features. There are magnificent panoramic views over the area. |
What to see, what to visit: the Pont du Gard, the Roman city of Nîmes, Avignon…
Recommended activities: walking and mountain bike itineraries, swimming, rock climbing. |
