Beaucaire, Alpilles
The town of Beaucaire is set within the Gard department within the beautiful Languedoc-Roussillon region in Provence. Although inland, Beaucaire is situated on the Rhone River and is only a short drive from the coast.
What makes this village special?
Things to do on holiday in Beaucaire, France
There is some absolutely stunning holiday accommodation in Beaucaire available for rent, many of which are set within restored farmhouses, and have the benefit of a private swimming pool and lots of privacy. This makes self catering accommodation in Beaucaire ideal for holidaymakers who want to sit back, relax and enjoy the warm sun in Southern France. When you feel like going out and about the region surrounding your Beaucaire Holiday rental home has plenty to see and do.
Walking, cycling and horse riding are popular pastimes in the area, and these all make a great way to experience some of the beautiful countryside. Beaucaire is not a huge town but it has everything you need for an enjoyable stay including supermarkets and boulangeries and an abundance of local restaurants.
Places to visit on holiday in Beaucaire, France
In Beaucaire itself you can visit the town’s medieval castle, and the cave monastery, called the Abbey of Saint Roman. Within a short drive of your Beaucaire accommodation there are many other attractions to visit too – Avignon offers the famous Papal Palace (the Palace of the Popes), the Notre Dame des Doms Cathedral, and many beautiful churches, historical buildings and museums. Nimes is known for its Roman history. Here you can see the best preserved Roman amphitheatre in France and a Roman temple, along with other monuments and buildings from different periods in history. The other town within the Golden Triangle is Arles, where again an impressive Roman arena is the main attraction.
