Barjac (30-Gard) between gorges of Ceze and Ardeche

Barjac is a small town in the Gard department (1500 inhabitants) on the border with the Ardèche department. Barjac is between two natural attractions, the Gorges of the Ceze and Gorges of Ardeche, and facing the balcony of the Cevennes. It is a popular place for vacationers who enjoy the sunny climate and river water.

The Chauvet cave nearby with its rock carvings of more than 30,000 years shows an immemorial human presence on the territory of Barjac. Neolithic dolmens can be found nearby. Later the Romans also occupied the premises and left sculptures reused in subsequent constructions.

Barjac is classified as "village of character" because it has a remarkable architectural heritage rich in mansions with carved facades. The Castle of the Counts of Roure overlooking the village dates from the Renaissance (16th century). The town hall moved there in 2008. Churches and religious buildings in the village are numerous.

The weekly market is held in Barjac on Fridays and occupies almost the entire village in summer. A famous antiques fair and flea market is held twice each year: Easter and August 15.

Barjac is at the forefront of sustainable development and organic farming. A great organic fair takes place on the last Sunday of July and a weekly organic market is held every Tuesday evening in the summer. Jean-Paul Jaud’s 2008 environmental documentary, "Our children will accuse us" was shot in Barjac.

Accommodation in Barjac and nearby

Selection of guest rooms near the Gorges of Ardèche and Gorges of Cèze river on the portal of the B&B in Provence

tourist office web site : www.tourisme-ceze-cevennes.com

Coming to Barjac

location GPS N 43°16'12'' - E 6°38'22''

Barjac location : altitude 160 meters, 1500 inhabitants, 5km from Gorges de la Cèze, 12 km from Vallon Pont d'Arc (Gorges de l'Ardèche), 15 miles from La Roque sur Cèze, 19 km from Goudargues, 32 km from Bagnols-sur-Cèze, 35 km from Alès, 41 km from Aubenas