Gard
With fast, direct connections by TGV or aeroplane to an ever-increasing number of European cities, the Gard, with its increasingly developed tourist trade, is easily accessible. Its range of sites is unusually rich and diverse. At the point where Provence, the Languedoc, the Cévennes hills and the Camargue meet, the Gard concentrates on reviving tourist spots of exceptional historical richness and natural beauty. For event organisers, the possibility of combining work and cultural discovery, or work and relaxation, is an added advantage
A historic heritage of exceptional beauty
Thus, at the site of the Pont du Gard, the congress halls are in a unique setting. They are equipped with all modern commodities for both large and small groups during training seances, large assemblies as well as incentive operations.
This wide range of sites continues to grow, notably marked by the opening of the residential hotel Le Cheval Blanc, in a mythical setting close to the Arènes (coliseum) in Nîmes; and the renovation of the Novotel with an Atria centre at its disposal. This destination is much sought after for congresses, because it gives ample opportunity to visit the city and discover a way of life steeped in traditions from the Provence and the Camargue.
On the edge of the city centre, a group of hotels is to be found in the Ville Active. Remarkable for their dynamism and constantly updated renovations, these hotels cater for a variety of needs, from recruitment sessions to half-day training courses, while continually improving the resources they offer for residential seminars.
In the tourist areas of the Pont du Gard and the Valley of the Cèze as well as along the coast, tourism marries well with seminars and incentives. Hotels which are open for business tourists, delight in offering places of such remarkable natural beauty. Numerous activities, both sporting and social, are available besides.
In the region of Alès, a notable dynamism in developing the economy has positive results for tourism also. The Pôle Mecanique site on the outskirts of the city, is a unique area widely used by racing car teams. It offers interesting possibilities for large gatherings on occasions such as testing a new product, for example. And in the surrounding countryside, there are numerous places to stay in traditional hotels whose charm is on a par with their high standards of reception.
