Things to do and see in Ales

Ales is the town with forty thousand citizens in the Gard department in the Languedoc-Rousssillon region in France. Ales was the important Huguenot centre in this part of France in XVIth century.

1. The Cathedral of St. Jean the Baptist

The Cathedral of St. Jean the Baptist is the most impressive site in Ales. The cathedral is built on the remains of an old Carolingian church, which was located on the site of a Gallo-Roman temple. The nave of the cathedral is covered with cross-ribbed vaults. Its height reaches twenty meters. The choir is surrounded by an imposing colonnade in Louis XVI style. The paintings and decorations of walls and vaults are in poor condition, but still impressive.

3. The Mineralogical Museum of the Ecole des Mines d'Ales

The Mineralogical Museum of the Ecole des Mines d'Ales have three collections: the mineralogical, the paleontological and the regional rock collection. In the paleontological collection you will be able to see local reflection of life during the last 600 million years of Earth history. The regional rock collection is dedicated to regional rocks and natural materials.Ales is all about the nature and protecting environment.

5. Park of Tour Vieille

There are many other locations that are very interested for visitors in Ales. Some of these locations is The Crater Theatre. Also, there are Arenas of Temperas from the XIXth century, Hill of Hermitage, Fort Vauban from XVIIth century which is surrounded by beautiful gardens, impressive City Hall from XVIIIth century, Park of Tour Vieille with its fantastic nature and Botanical park.

2. Le Musée de la Mine Témoin

Le Musée de la Mine Témoin is the museum that is dedicated to the mining history of Ales. There, visitors will find various courses and seven hundred meters of galleries which will offer a beautiful retrospective of mining history from 1880 to today.

4. Ales festivals

Ales festivals (Festival Itinérances Cinema, Fous chantants, Crater Surfaces, Horsaisons) attract many visitors every year with the quality of their programs. You can dance, jump and have good time every year, whenever you want! Just don't forget to bring something light to wear.

Ales is a symbol of superior working power and classic style which can increase the popularity of this town. Beside its superior location, this town is also popular because of its view on the Huguenot center. Along with the enhanced view, the professional performance of hotel stuff is also better than other cities. You will experience a superior traveling experience in Ales.