"Lovely Lussan in Gard, southern France, is officially one of the prettiest villages in France (' Plus Beaux Villages '). This pastoral region in the heart of Occitanie has everything an ardent Francophile could desire - picturesque villages, castles, gardens, vineyards, rich in culture and history, and great gastronomy. What to see and do in Lussan in Gard The medieval village of Lussan is perched on a hill, surrounded by rocky aromatic scrubland peppered with rosemary, lavender, thyme, sage and juniper."
"It's a car-free village so leave the wheels in the car park below the village and enjoy the sites in peace. Explore the narrow, cobbled streets lined with boutiques, artists workshops, and potteries - and don't miss a visit to Les Ceramiques de Lussan who create the famous hand-painted guinea fowl of Lussan, just three minutes by car from the town."
"A stroll along the recently restored ramparts is a must. From here, you'll enjoy superb panoramic views over the Cévennes region, the Ardèche mountains and Mont Ventoux - the mountain is known locally as the 'giant of Provence.' Enjoy a break in the shade of the chestnut trees in the central Place des Marronniers where there is a good café-auberge (Maison Gramme) and a pétanque pitch, or the gastronomic Bistrot de Lussan, and nearby La Table d'Azor is charming."
Lussan sits perched on a hill amid aromatic scrubland of rosemary, lavender, thyme, sage and juniper. The village is car-free, with narrow cobbled streets hosting boutiques, artists' workshops and potteries, including Les Ceramiques de Lussan known for hand-painted guinea fowl. Historic sights include 14th-century Saint Peter's Church, a 15th-century castle serving as town hall with a stateroom featuring a 17th-century painted ceiling, and restored ramparts offering panoramic views over the Cévennes, Ardèche and Mont Ventoux. The Place des Marronniers contains cafés and restaurants. Several signposted walks run from 6km to 15km, with Les Concluses offering a 2.2km easy route and a 11.3km longer route.
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