There are many nice towns and cities to visit within an hour’s drive from Chambres d’Hôtes des Gens Heureux such as:
Montpellier
One of the few large cities in southern France without a Roman or Greek past. Called the “Paris of the South”, it breathes 1000 years of history. The historic city center has a medieval character. Here you will find countless shops and cozy restaurants. The most important place in the city is the Place de la Comédie, where the Opera Comédie is located. An other place of interest is the Tour des Pins, a remaining defense tower of the medieval walls. Also interesting is the Jardin des plantes de Montpellier. This is the oldest botanical garden in all of France. Montpellier is a versatile lively city, with many tourist attractions, rich in history and modern at the same time. Montpellier is about 10 km from the Mediterranean Sea.
Nîmes
Nimes is a charming city, world famous for the exceptional preservation of its Roman monuments. Nimes is referred to as the “Rome of France”. The city also houses interesting museums, such as the Carré d’Art, the museum of contemporary art, and the Musée du Vieux, dedicated to life in the city from the end of the Middle Ages. A visit to Les Jardins de la Fontaine is certainly worthwhile.
Sauve
Sauve, a picturesque village with ancient remains from the 12th and 13th centuries such as the abbey and the monastery. In addition to the interesting Conservatoire de la Fourche and Bois de Micocoulier, Artisan Museum of the Lotus Pitchfork, and an unusual rocky sea, with its many alleys with arched corridors and Gothic facades, it is a wonderful village to stroll through.
Sommières
Sommières is a little town close to Nîmes and has a beautiful medieval center. Nice restaurants, shops and various sights, such as the old Roman bridge, make Sommières definitely worth a visit.
Uzès
Originally called Ucetia, this medieval town was once a small Roman village situated at the source of the river Eure. Today, with its historic center and cozy shopping streets, it is certainly worth a visit. We recommend the Place aux Herbes, a lovely square with a versatile market on Saturdays.
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort is a nice authentic French village at the foot of the Cevennes. The town is known for its 13 fountains and sundials.
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort is a perfect base for a holiday in the Languedoc-Rousillon region, for hiking, nature and culture lovers. Beautiful cities such as Montpellier and Nimes and other many sights such as the Pont du Gard and Cirque Navacelles are less than an hour’s drive from our beautiful Chambres d’Hôtes des Gens Heureux.
