Anduze and the Bambouseraie
The Gateway to the Cévennes: a lively old town on the Gardon river, famous for its glazed Anduze garden pots. Just outside town lies the Bambouseraie, a huge bamboo garden that feels like another continent.
The region
Between the Cévennes and the sea
Cardet lies in the Piémont Cévenol, where the vineyards and garrigue of the Gard meet the green valleys of the Cévennes National Park. Roman heritage, river beaches, markets and mountain walks: all within an hour's drive.
From Cardet, by car
- Anduze and the Bambouseraie15 min
- Alès20 min
- Nîmes35 min
- Uzès40 min
- Pont du Gard50 min
- Montpellier (airport)50 min
- The Mediterranean (Le Grau-du-Roi)1 h
- Mont Aigoual, the roof of the Cévennes1 h 30
Approximate driving times, outside rush hour.
Things to do
Our favourite outings
The Cévennes steam train
From Anduze, the Train à Vapeur des Cévennes runs to Saint-Jean-du-Gard through the green Gardon valley, over viaducts and through tunnels. A favourite with children.
Swimming in the Gardon
On hot days, locals swim in the river. Around Anduze and in the valleys of the Cévennes you will find shingle beaches and clear pools. Always check the local swimming advice.
Alès and the mine
The capital of the Cévennes, with a real mine you can visit underground (Mine Témoin) and a busy town centre for shopping.
Nîmes
The French Rome: the Roman arena, the Maison Carrée (UNESCO World Heritage) and the Jardins de la Fontaine, all within walking distance in the old centre.
Uzès
A golden-stoned ducal town and one of the most beautiful markets of the South every Saturday morning on the Place aux Herbes.
Pont du Gard
The famous Roman aqueduct (UNESCO), with a museum and paths along the river. Come early in summer, or in the evening.
The Mediterranean
Le Grau-du-Roi and the beaches of Espiguette, the walled town of Aigues-Mortes and the white horses and flamingos of the Camargue.
Mont Aigoual
The roof of the Cévennes (1,567 m), with its weather observatory and views that on clear days reach from the Alps to the Pyrenees. Bring a jumper.
At the garden gate
The voie verte
Through the little garden gate you step straight onto the V70, La Régordane: a car-free cycling and walking path between Quissac and Lézan, through the vineyards. Ideal for an early morning ride, a run or a walk with the dogs.
Plan your days
- The voie verte V70 La Régordane
- Piémont Cévenol tourist office (Anduze, Quissac, Sauve…)
- Gard tourism
- The Cévennes (Occitanie tourism)
More ideas on our blog.
Getting here
By plane, train or car
Nîmes or Montpellier
The airports of Nîmes-Garons and Montpellier-Méditerranée are both within about an hour. A rental car is recommended to explore the area.
TGV to Nîmes
High-speed trains run to Nîmes Centre and Nîmes-Pont-du-Gard, with direct connections from Paris and, in season, from Brussels. Plan your trip with SNCF Connect.
Via the A9 or A7
Leave the motorway at Nîmes or come down via Alès. Check the traffic on summer Saturdays with Bison Futé.