Sightseeing & heritage

Fort Vauban d'Alès

Parc du Bosquet, 30100 Alès

With its 12th-century foundations, it is the oldest building in the town.The citadel of Alès, known as Fort Vauban, was built in 1688 in the wake of the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. It was constructed on the hill of La Roque, which overlooked the town.

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Listing provided by SPL Alès Cévennes - Cévennes Tourisme (updated by the source on 18/05/2026).

Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 29 October 2026.