Uzès, France: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Uzès is a historic town in the Gard department of southern France, known for its medieval character, religious heritage and distinctive landmarks. From the Tour Fenestrelle and the Château d’Uzès to former monasteries and the lively local atmosphere, it is a rewarding place to explore on foot. Neywo offers a free audio guide for Uzès with 8 narrated places.

What to see in Uzès

Uzès Cathedral and the Tour Fenestrelle

Uzès Cathedral, known locally as the Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit, stands in the heart of the town. Dedicated to Saint Theodoritus, a priest and martyr, it has been destroyed and rebuilt several times.

The present building dates from the 17th century and was constructed on the ruins of a medieval predecessor. It was later damaged during the French Revolution before receiving a Neo-classical façade in the 19th century. Today, it serves as a parish church.

Its most distinctive feature is the Tour Fenestrelle, the cathedral’s bell tower and the surviving element of the medieval building. The tower gives the cathedral a particularly recognisable place in the Uzès skyline.

Palais épiscopal and the Musée Georges Borias

The Palais épiscopal is the former bishop’s palace, located in the centre of Uzès. The historic building now houses the Musée Georges Borias, dedicated to the local artist Georges Borias.

The museum offers a way to connect Uzès’ architectural heritage with the artistic character of the region. Its setting in the former episcopal palace is part of the experience: the building itself reflects the town’s religious and civic history.

Château d’Uzès

The Château d’Uzès, also known as the Duché, is an 11th-century fortified castle in the heart of the medieval town. It is one of the clearest reminders of Uzès’ feudal past.

The château has been recognised as a monument historique since 1934, while some parts were classified even earlier, in 1889. Its position within the historic town makes it a natural stop for anyone interested in medieval architecture and the history of Uzès.

Église Saint-Étienne

The Église Saint-Étienne is a Roman Catholic church and one of Uzès’ notable landmarks. Built in the mid-18th century, it is a Baroque building with protected heritage status as a French monument historique.

Its architecture adds another period to the town’s religious history, alongside the cathedral, the former bishop’s palace and the buildings connected with Uzès’ monastic past.

Temple protestant d’Uzès

The Temple protestant d’Uzès stands on Avenue de la Libération and belongs to the United Protestant Church of France. Its importance lies not only in its present use but also in the building it occupies.

The church preserves part of the former Franciscan monastery of Uzès. This gives the site several layers of religious history: a Franciscan monastery was later repurposed as a Protestant place of worship.

Carmel du Sacré-Cœur

The Carmel du Sacré-Cœur is a Carmelite convent in Uzès. It belongs to the Carmelite nuns, a contemplative religious order with a long tradition of prayer and community life.

The convent represents another aspect of the town’s religious heritage, complementing the more monumental cathedral, churches and former episcopal palace.

Mas de Mayac

Mas de Mayac is an old monastery on the outskirts of Uzès. Its setting distinguishes it from the central monuments and offers a glimpse of the religious heritage beyond the town centre.

Together with the Carmel du Sacré-Cœur and the former Franciscan monastery, it shows how strongly monasteries and religious communities have shaped the history of Uzès.

Haribo Sweet Museum

For a change of pace, the Haribo Sweet Museum explores the history and making of Haribo sweets. It combines a museum with a shop and explains how the brand’s candies are produced.

Created in 1996, the museum has become one of the region’s most popular stops. It brings a modern and playful dimension to a visit focused otherwise on medieval buildings, churches and religious history.

A self-guided walking tour of Uzès

Neywo’s Uzès, the First Duchy of France walking tour covers 0.93 km in around 51 minutes and includes 5 narrated stops. The route brings together Uzès Cathedral, the Palais épiscopal, the Château d’Uzès, the Temple protestant d’Uzès and the Église Saint-Étienne.

It is a compact way to discover the town’s principal historic landmarks while following the story of its religious, aristocratic and architectural past. Uzès is also a useful base for exploring Occitania and other destinations in France, including nearby Nîmes, Montpellier and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon.

Explore Uzès with Neywo

Download Neywo to explore Uzès with a self-guided audio tour. The app offers 1 walking tour in the town: a 0.93 km route lasting 51 minutes, with 5 narrated stops. Across Uzès, Neywo’s free audio guide includes 8 narrated places, and the narration is available in 11 languages.

The app tells the story of each place as you reach it, at your own pace, with no group and no schedule. You can walk through Uzès independently while listening to its cathedral, palace, château, churches and other landmarks unfold around you.