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Saint-Hippolyte de Montaigu |
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Situated 7 km away from Uzès on the road to Bagnols, Saint-Hippolyte owes its namesake to a 3rd century martyr. It was the seat of a priory under the authority of the Bishop of Uzès. Its interesting sights, and there are many: a 12-13th century square tower known as "la Tourasse", a 12th century Romanesque church and Mont Aigu, 257m high.
To see :
Acropolis of la Tourasse
Square tower (12th and 13th centuries)
Romanesque church (12th century)
Mont Aigu (257 m) with the Madone
Visit of Saint-Hippolyte de Montaigu in summer.
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