About Uzès

One of France’s most charming and popular destinations.

Visit Uzès. You’ll understand why the town in the south of France is growing in popularity. . The medieval town is within easy traveling distance from Montpellier, Nimes, and Avignon. Its proximity to Marseille, Provence, and the Côte d’Azur make Uzès a great one-day trip or stopping place. The town’s 9,000 residents nearly doubled during the heavy tourist season, July and August.
Enjoy reading through the many stories about Uzès and see why I’m in love with the place!

 

How to Get To/From Uzès

By Air

Most people visiting Uzès come in through Paris, Lyon, or Barcelona. You can continue onto Uzès by train or regional airline from those major airports.

The route back and forth to the US most often takes me through Paris. Here are some suggestions about traveling through the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris on the way to/from the TGV station nearby.

A Photo Guide to the SNCF/TGV Trains at Paris’ CDG Airport

Travel Tips for Passing Through CDG Paris

The closest airports to Uzès are Nimes, Montpellier, and Marseilles. Some major airlines service these airports.

Nimes Flight Schedule

Montpellier Flight Schedule

Marseille Flight Schedule

By Train


The closest train service to/from Uzès is out of Nimes and two stations in Avignon.

Nimes Trains (Centre & Pont du Gard)

Avignon Centre

Avignon TGV 

Often, visitors to Uzès come in through the airport in Barcelona, spend a few days in the vibrant Spanish city, and then take trains to Avignon or Nimes.

How to Get to France Via Barcelona

By Bus

Although there is no train service into Uzès, there is a bus service to and from Uzès to train stations in Nimes and Avignon. Passengers can reach most destinations in France and beyond from the train stations with high-speed and local train service.

Bus Schedules To/From Uzès

Uzès Weather

Uzès enjoys some of the most pleasant weather in all of France. The region is “Mediterranean,” with as many as 300 days of sunshine each year. There is seldom, if ever, snow in Uzès. Throughout the year, particularly in the winter, the famous “Mistral” treats Uzès to strong winds that last for hours, sometimes days. (Read about “Le Mistral)

  • January and February are the winter months. Lots of rain, occasional frosts, and snowfalls on the plains. Consistent snow in the mountains.
  • March and April are unpredictable, with glorious sunny interspersed with cloudy, rainy, cool days.
  • May and June are usually pleasant, with lots of sunshine and warmth. Like other areas of the world, the temperature rises in the summer months. Late June can be hot.
  • July and August are hot and dry, with temperatures averaging around 30° C, sometimes as warm as 37 C; September can feel humid.
  • October is often a beautiful month. The days are warm and sunny.
  • November and December are cooler but still very pleasant, with lots of sunshine.
  • Current local weather

Visit Uzès on Special Occasions

July & August

Tuesday night market

Summer’s in Full Swing in the South of France: It’s Fete Votive inUzès

The Bulls are Here!

Saturday and Wednesday Market

An Unforgettable Day in Uzès. Six Insider Tips

Autumn in Uzès

7 Great Ideas for An Awesome Autumn Weekend Around Uzès

Winter in Uzès

Winter Market in Uzès: It’s Not Quite the Same

Uzès Christmas Market in Real-Time

Christmas in Uzès, Here’s a Preview

Anytime

So it begins: Destination Uzès, France

Place aux Herbes 

Movie Theatre

More

Office of Tourism

Places to Explore

Uzes Day Trip: Arles, Saintes-Maries-De-La-Mer and the Camargue

Uzes to Nice: Nice!

Uzes in November: A Two-Day Tour


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