Collias & surroundings
Stone village by the Gardon, ideal starting point to explore the Gard.
From Collias, everything is close: the Gardon for swimming, Pont du Gard 10 minutes away, Uzès and its markets 10 minutes away. Here are the essentials to plan your days.
The village of Collias
A stone village with Greek origins, Collias grew around a feudal tower around 1000 AD. Located between Nîmes, Avignon and Uzès, 5 km from Pont du Gard, it's a place where thousand-year history meets nature's pleasures.
Heritage & History
Founded by Greek settlers, the village preserves traces from every era: Paleolithic caves, Roman remains and early Christian sites at the Hermitage. In the 12th century, Notre-Dame-de-Laval chapel became a popular pilgrimage site. Later, Collias prospered through silk production and Picholine olives, before becoming today's beloved nature destination.
- Paleolithic caves inhabited for 100,000 years
- Listed Hermitage with medieval chapel & sacred fountain
- Château de Collias (11th c.) now a luxury hotel
- Saint-Vincent church with its 19th-century bell tower
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Activities & Discoveries
Kayak & Canoe
8 km to Pont du Gard, family-friendly with return shuttle
Via Ferrata
Aerial course with zip lines and 40m rappel over the gorges
Beaver House
Educational center on beavers and river ecology
Rock Climbing
4 European-renowned climbing sites in the gorges
Our top picks
Our favorite addresses just steps from the house
L'Oxalis by Clive Joyce
Gourmet restaurant — Right across the street
An instinctive, contemporary and generous cuisine by Chef Clive Joyce, trained in Michelin-starred establishments. His dishes blend flavors from the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Asia, using local Gard produce. Intimate setting in a village house (20 covers) or on the terrace in fine weather.
Kayak Vert Pont du Gard
Canoe & kayak — 2-minute walk
The historic canoe reference in the Gardon gorges since 1978. Paddle 8 km from Collias to Pont du Gard through a UNESCO biosphere reserve: emerald waters, wild cliffs and a passage beneath the Roman aqueduct. Return shuttle included, family-friendly route (ages 6+).
Hiking
The GR6 and GR63 trails pass right in front of the house. Direct departures to explore the Gardon gorges, the Ermitage and the garrigue paths.
Collias → Pont du Gard
Follow the Gardon gorges to the famous Roman aqueduct. Shaded trail, spectacular views.
The Ermitage & Notre-Dame-de-Laval Chapel
Listed site with Neolithic cave, medieval chapel and fountain. Panoramic view over the gorges.
La Baume Saint-Vérédème
Historic sacred site in the heart of the gorges: chapel, cave, ancient pilgrimage destination.
Places to discover
The Gardon Gorges
Cliffs, trails, viewpoints, swimming and outdoor activities.
Pont du Gard
Roman masterpiece, UNESCO heritage, 10 minutes away.
Uzès
First duchy of France, narrow streets, markets and terraces. 10 min away.
Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie
France's ceramic capital since the 14th century. 25 artisan workshops, Mediterranean pottery museum, Provençal market on Fridays.
Vallée de l'Eure
Natural park at the foot of Uzès. Source of the Roman aqueduct that supplied Nîmes, archaeological remains, hiking trails and panoramic views.
Nîmes & Avignon
Two cities of art and history less than an hour away.
Day ideas
- Morning: market / café
- Afternoon: river or hiking
- Evening: meal on site (on reservation) or village restaurants
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Practical information
Check-in
Expected arrival time between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Parking
Parking space in front of the house and around
Address
6, place du Castellas, 30210 Collias (Gard)
On site and in the village
Local products
Local organic wine, Collias honey and homemade jams for sale
Outdoors
Terrace with barbecue and deck chairs, hammock in the alley