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Goudargues

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Location: Goudargues, Nimes, Occitania, France

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May 30, 2024

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Goudargues is a French 🇫🇷 commune located in the north-east of the Gard department in the Occitanie region.

Exposed to a Mediterranean climate, it is drained by the Cèze, the Merderis and various other small rivers.

A water town, Goudargues is nicknamed "the little Venice of the Gard" or "la petite Venise gardoise" in reference to the main canal lined with bicentennial plane trees that crosses the heart of the village and its secondary canals.

The town's architectural heritage includes two listed buildings: the Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Michel church, listed in 1939, and the priory, listed in 1939.

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Rainer

June 12, 2025

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⛪ Church of Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Michel – Goudargues

The church in the heart of Goudargues was originally part of a 12th-century Benedictine monastery. It is an example of Romanesque architecture, with a striking apse, a simple nave, and two towers with pointed spires.

After several collapses, it was extensively restored in the 19th century. Particularly noteworthy are the chapter house, which is now used as an exhibition space, and the historical works of art in the interior.

The church is a listed cultural monument and continues to play an important role in the religious and cultural life of Goudargues.

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Ina

June 12, 2025

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This church impresses with its clear Romanesque architecture and the tranquil atmosphere within. The restored apse with its trompe-l'oeil paintings and the harmonious proportions of the building are worth seeing. A tranquil place with historical significance – simple yet expressive.

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