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To
discover: In
Saint-Gilles :
The
Abbey:
One of the finest examples of 12th century Romanesque
sculpture, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site - a key
place on
the pilgrimage road to Santiago de Compostella.
The
Crypt:
The famous tomb of Saint-Gilles, the hermit, is in the crypt
of the 11-12th century church.
Vis
of Saint-Gilles:
The bell tower of the original church houses the finest
example of a spiral staircase. It is in the remains of the Ancien
Choeur
(chancel).
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Round
about Saint-Gilles :
The
town of Saint-Gilles is a few steps from the Cévennes
and the Mediterranean, with its beautiful, fine sandy beaches.
Situated on the bank of the Petit Rhône, looking at the
Provence and
the Camargue, it shares the folklore and tradition of bull-fighting.
Nimes
-> The Pont du Gard
The Camargue -> Its flora and fauna, its traditions
Aigues-Mortes -> The coastal plain
Uzès -> First Duché of France
Saint-Jean du Gard -> The Cévennes - Anduze
Arles -> The ampitheatre and Roman theatre
Avignon -> City of the Popes
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Excursions
and leisure activities
Equestrian
centres.
Outings by carriage, boat and on foot.
Strolling in the town...
Discovering the marshlands of Cougourlier and Scamandre,
and the Camargue Regional Park...
Boating down the Petit Rhône by canoe or kayak.
Private hunting at Domaine de la Fosse.
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Events:
March
: Festival of Olive Trees - a street carnival.
June : Organic agricultural market - music festival - Festival
of Saint-Jean.
August : Festival of Peaches and Apricots - Saint-Gilles festival.
September : Market of local produce - Day of Patrimony.
October and November : All Saints Day Festival - Organised town
walk.
December : Christmas tableau - Midnight Mass.
Busy
street markets every Thursday morning and
Sunday morning.
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