Visits in the Cevennes

Alès

You will discover the history of this city marked by the Wars of Religion and the industrial era to its current economic development. Our tour will take you through thebustling streets of the city center and show you historic monuments such as the Fort Vauban, the former episcopal palace or the Saint John the Baptist Cathedral, beautifully restored from 2018 to 2020.

Thenew summer program carefully designed to offer a wide range of exciting activities that link exploration of the International Dark Sky Reserve (IDSR), discovery of thelocal heritage, and the opportunity to experience relaxing moments with family and friends.

Thanks to the efforts of local actors to reduce light pollution in the region, you will be able to admire the stars, the constellations, the Milky Way and some planets in all their splendor. These evenings are hosted in partnership with L’Etoile Cévenole (the astronomy school of Alès), composed of experienced and passionate members will make you discover the most spectacular celestial objects such as nebulae and galaxies.

Discover exceptional places such as the château du Cheylard d’Aujac, for an evening around tales and legends of the constellations in a small group ; the château de Portes and the musée du Désert in Mialet to observe the summer sky in all its splendor or the Refuge aux étoiles in Saint-Sébastien-d’Aigrefeuille to observe and learn to photograph the stars. These historical and natural sites offer unique settings conducive to the observation of the sky.