Where to swim in the Gard? The best swimming spots around the Pont du Gard, Avignon, Arles, Beaucaire, and St-Rémy-de-Provence. River or sea, locals' top tips!
Here are the Gard residents' favorite places to cool off around Terre d'Argence.
Cool off in Beaucaire
Many accommodations, including hotels, lodges, and bed and breakfasts, offer swimming pools accessible to visitors. In addition, the Land of Argence, which includes Beaucaire, Bellegarde, Fourques and Vallabrègues, is full of pleasant places where you can find a bit of fresh air. port of Beaucaire, with its shaded terraces and its promenade along the canal, is an ideal spot for a relaxing break. Bellegarde, another river town, also offers a welcoming port for boaters and walkers.
Outdoor walkers will appreciate the ViaRhôna, a cycle path that runs alongside the Rhône and crosses shaded landscapes ideal for cycling or walking. Finally, the many green spaces, tree-lined squares and fountains scattered throughout the villages of Terre d'Argence help to create welcome pockets of coolness in the summer.
The best swimming spots near Beaucaire👇
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Most Instagrammable
Gard's Bridge
One of the things to do at least once in your life: swim in the Gardon River, at the foot of the Pont du Gard! Of course, you'll also want to take the opportunity to explore this Roman bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and, if you're so inclined, visit the museum that retraces its history.
At this point, the Gardon is very wide and there are many places to sit and picnic.
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The freshest
The river at Collias
Do you love fresh water? We've found a dream setting for you: in Collias, the Gardon River makes a wide loop at the foot of the cliffs. The scenery is simply magical, and the swimming spot is cool and perfect!
The spot is well-known among locals and regulars, and can sometimes get crowded on weekends. Our tip: during the hottest hours of summer, come at the end of the day, bring your aperitif and why not a picnic to enjoy the place and dine at sunset.
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The wildest
Espiguette beach
A few kilometers from Grau du Roi is L'Espiguette beach, a wild and unspoiled place populated by birds.
Espiguette offers 10 kilometers of endless beach, exceptional water quality, and the guarantee of finding a spot where you'll be alone in the world (if you're willing to walk a little!).
A unique beach in Europe, without any human construction, nature, and that's it...
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The most family-friendly
The Saintes-Maries of the sea
Who has never dreamed of galloping on a Camargue horse on a vast beach of fine sand?
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The most secret
Poulx Balm
For adventurers who aren't afraid to hike 20 minutes before reaching the fresh water of the Gorges du Gardon!
Where to have lunch in the cool?
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