Gard is built on Roman history, its capital, Nîmes, well connected by road and rail to Montpellier, Nîmes airport and beyond. This makes the department an easy base for exploring both Provence and the Mediterranean coast. Deeply rooted in Roman heritage, Gard is home to Nîmes' Roman amphitheatre, still used for events today, and to the Pont du Gard, a vast Roman aqueduct and one of the most visited UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country. Away from the best-known sites, buyers will find the golden stone town of Uzès, known for its Saturday market and its winter truffle market, and the Cèze valley, with its gorges and well-preserved medieval villages closer to the Ardèche. Gard is also known for its easy reach of neighbouring Montpellier, which draws a steady commuter population. A Mediterranean climate brings hot, dry summers and mild winters. Property ranges from a townhouse in Nîmes, a stone cottage near Uzès or a rural property in the quieter Cèze valley. With Roman heritage, market towns and Mediterranean sunshine, it remains one of Occitanie's most rewarding departments. On the local market, houses in Gard average €2,300/m².
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