Aubord lies between the Costières de Nîmes and the Camargue lagoons. An easy circular walk takes you through vineyards and fruit trees; a shorter treasure hunt lets you explore the village independently. The village also boasts striking buildings with very different stories—from a church with a distinctive roof shape to an unusual temple-town hall-school building.

Landscape between the Costières and the Camargue

Aubord lies in the heart of the Camargue gardoise, which has been designated the 14th Grand Site de France. The Costières de Nîmes lie to the north, and the Camargue lagoons to the south. The soil also tells the story of the landscape: Aubord has red soil studded with rounded pebbles, characteristic of the Costière.

The “Balade entre ville et campagne” (Walk between town and countryside) runs through the Costières. Vineyards and fruit trees are bordered by rows of cypress and poplar trees. This route offers a way to experience the landscape on a circuit whose name brings town and countryside together. The different landscape features provide a distinctive setting for the walk, without requiring a long excursion.

Two routes, two different ways to explore

The “Balade entre ville et campagne” is an easy, 8.9-kilometre circular walk starting from Aubord. It is marked in yellow, and an audio guide for the route is also available through the Rando Gard smartphone app. As digital information may change with app updates, it is worth checking the latest details before setting off. Trail conditions can also vary depending on the season.

The “Promenade ludique et familiale à Aubord” (Fun family walk in Aubord) offers something different: this 3.7-kilometre route is a self-guided treasure hunt through the village, aimed at families and children. The two activities therefore differ in more than just length. The circular walk focuses on a marked route and the Costières landscape, while the treasure hunt is designed as a playful way to explore the village.

A map guide covers walking routes in Aubord and the surrounding municipalities. As editions may change, it is advisable to check which edition you are using before planning.

Architectural history in the village

The Église Saint-Martin d’Aubord was destroyed during the Wars of Religion and rebuilt from the 17th century onward. Its square ground plan and single structure beneath a pitched roof with two sloping sides define the church’s architectural description. The building also contains a bénitier—a baptismal or holy-water font—which is listed in the inventory of historic monuments.

The Temple-Café-Horloge d’Aubord tells a different architectural story. From 1839 onward, it was designed from the outset as a single building housing a temple, town hall and school. It is considered the only known case in France of a temple-town hall-school building being converted into a public building with a temple, café and clock. Its original functions and later conversion make the building a subject in its own right alongside the church.

The Maison Margarot is another of the village’s notable buildings. This well-preserved mas is in the village centre, beside Place Silhol; its imposing façade is visible from the street. Its exterior appearance offers another way to appreciate the area’s architectural history.

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