Information About Saint Gilles, Camargue
 Tour de France - St Gilles 2007 |
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Tour de France - St Gilles 2007 |
St Gilles, Gaz de Taureax |
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Things to do in Saint Gilles
Back to topWhat is there to see?
Traditions of the Camargue from May to November : " abrivados bandidos" (bulls running in the streets), gaze and Féria in August (bullfights)
What can I visit?
The Abbey, dating from the 12th century, the crypt and choir, Musée de la Maison Romane and houses from the 12th, 14th and 16th century in the town.
Is this place famous for anything?
The abbey is a classified UNESCO World Heritage site on the St Jacques de Compostelle pilgrimage route
Is there a market day?
The market is held on Thursday and Sunday mornings
Is there a public swimming pool?
yes
Opening Hours: everyday exept Sundays
Alternative: Not really - the the sea at approximately 25 kilometres away at this point.
Is there a tourist office?
Tourism Office, 1 place F Mistral Tel: 04 66 87 33 75 contact@ot-saint-gilles.fr
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
Golf Club de Campagne, route de Nîmes, Tel: 04 66 70 17 37 and Golf de Nîmes Vacquerolles, route de Sauve 04 Tel: 66 23 33 33
Are there any museums near here?
La Maison Romaine, place aux monuments,
History of life in the Camargue
Eating and Drinking in Saint Gilles
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
Bar du Provence
Atmosphere: A French bistro with themed evenings.
Opening Hours: all day from 06h00 til late!
Contact Details: 7 rue Gambetta, Tel: 04 66 87 31 38 (Eric ou Cérine)
Budget restaurant
Café Restaurant La Gare
Address: 1 Boulevard Chanzy Tel: 04 66 87 30 78
Atmosphere: French bistro and special evenings (football, rugby or Beaujolais nouveau,,,)
Cuisine: Typical French cuisine
Speciality: "Grillade st gilloise" and "moules marinières"
Opening Hours: everyday for lunch and Saturday and Sunday evenings
Moderately priced restaurant
Restaurant 'La Restanque' or the restaurant 'Du Cours'
Address: The 'Restanque' is on the port and 'Le Cours' at 10, Avenue Francois Griffeuille
Atmosphere: The Restanque has a Spanish ambiance and the restaurant Le Cours is chilled out and relaxed.
Cuisine: The Restanque offers pizzas and different meats, Le Cours offers local cuisine
Speciality: At the Restanque, try the goat's cheese salad. At the Cours the 'gardianne de taureau" (bull stew) is recommended
Opening Hours: Everyday at lunchtime and for dinner in the evening
Contact Details: Restanque: 04/66/87/37/97 Le cours 04/66/87/31/93
Upmarket restaurant
Le Jardin Secret
Address: 16, Avenue Francois Grifeuille
Atmosphere: A very fashionable and trendy restaurant.
Cuisine: "nouvelle cuisine"
Speciality: asparagus with a comté sauce
Opening Hours: everyday for lunch and diner
Shopping in Saint Gilles
Back to topSupermarket
Intermarché
Route de Montpellier 5 minutes by car
Opening Hours: 9h00-19h30 exept Sundays
Supermarket
Chez Mireille" marché frais
Rue de la République 5 minutes by foot
What other shops are there??
Bakers, hairdressers, butchers
Opening Hours: 8.30-12.30 16h00-19h30 Closed all day Monday
Practicalities at Saint Gilles
Back to topMooring
Moor here at the port, Quai du Canal, where mooring is stern on
Can I get water here?
yes
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
yes
Can I get fuel here?
yes
Are there any waste pump facilities here?
yes
Are there any public waste bins here?
yes
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
yes
Is there a bank?
There are several banks at Boulevard Gambetta
Is there an ATM?
At Boulevard Gambetta
Is there a post office?
At Boulevard Gambetta
Is there a doctor?
Dr SAMAR, 6, Rue Rivet, Tel: 04 66 87 30 61 - there are 12 doctors in the town
Is there a dentist?
Dr GRENIER, Place Gambetta Tel: 04 66 87 45 88 - there are 11 dentists here
Is there a pharmacy?
GUICHARD, 13 bis ave Marcellin Berthelot,Tel: 04 66 87 23 72 and several others
Is there a taxi company here?
Taxi Crumière, rue de la Dougue, Tel: 04 66 87 08 70
Can I get internet access here?
Cyber café Avenue Emile Cazelles, or at the médiathèque (same address)
