Searching for lavender fields close to Uzès isn’t just for tourists. Locals take great pleasure in finding them too — off the beaten track — in a charming town — with a great restaurant.
Goudargues is one of those special places.
Lavender Fields Close To Uzès
Lavender and A Quaint Canal Town
Less than an hour’s drive from Uzès, Goudargues is known locally as the Venise Gardoise. A narrow, tree-lined canal cuts through town. Restaurants, cafes, shops, and bars line the canal along the Quai de la Fontaine.
While visiting Goudargues, regardless of the season, I love to stop at the gift stores. They’re filled with unique and traditional Provençal decorative items.
A Fine Food Find
Plan ahead for your stop in Goudargues and reserve a table for lunch at La Galantine. On Sundays, it’s a must to make reservations. Families, especially the French, fill the few outside tables, enjoying their beautifully prepared and served déjeuner under the huge shade trees.
Did I mention there’s an antique boutique next door?
Could there be a better way to spend a day?
On this Sunday, I was entertaining one of my best friends visiting from North Carolina. While the Carolinas are known for beautiful mountains and beaches, seeing fields of lavender is a rarity. And to find a meal like this– it was a dream come true.
Lavender Fields Close To Uzès
You can spend an entire holiday visiting the fields of lavender in and around Uzès and Provence.
