Situated at the junction of roads that lead to Nimes and Auvergne , Alès developed on a hillock where Fort Vauban stands presently. Alès is a Protestant city where the first Protestant church of France was founded in 1560. It is a miner's city which is developing its environment into green lands and wooded hills. A city proud of its past , Alès has conserved its rich history of mines and the silk industry.

Its a city full of emotion and sensation , with an exceptional cultural and natural patrimony.This city offers varied tourist activities , enough to satisfy all tastes. Strolling in the plains or in the large avenues , numerous festivities and cultural activities anime the city during the high season. The "feria" of Alès is very popular.