A rural commune in the south of the Gard, in the Petite Camargue, with a rich natural heritage (four Natura 2000 sites, the Mahistre and Musette regional reserve). It is home to the Tour Carbonnière.
History
The first dwellings date from the 6th century; a lasting settlement of farmers, linked to Psalmody abbey, dates back to the 9th century. In the 17th century the commune suffered plague and five floods of the Vidourle.
To see
- Tour Carbonnière (14th century)
- Guy Hugon bullring beside the church
- Remains of Psalmody abbey (private)
Practical
Tourist office on Boulevard Gambetta (Terre de Camargue tourist office).
Places
- Tour CarbonnièreMonuments