When Jean Racine arrived at his uncle's home in Uzès in 1661, he was a young man of 22 who had experienced the harsh discipline of Port Royal and of the austere Jansenist religious movement of the College ofd' Harcourt. His family had sent him from Paris in the hope that he wouldto make him forget his theatrical vocation and instead prepare his entry into the religious orders. 

romDuring his short stay in Uzès remainhe wrote kept letters in which the future author of 'Athalie' neglectsforgets his theological studies and speaks spiritedly about exploring the garrigue countryside, the charming scenery, the mild climate and ... with enthusiasmgusto about its gastronomy.  

At that time, Uzes stoodinhered within its city walls. It is a magnificent architectural ensemble whose first buildings date from the twelfth century, along withand is complemented by superb hotels and residences from the XV, XVII and XVIII centuries.

Today, circular boulevards replace the ramparts and the city is wide opens onto the plateau overlooking the valley of the Alzon. The Entraigues hotel was built within the town in the fifteenth century by members of an aristocratic family from Vivarais. The hotel has now been restored to its seventeenth century glory. In town, the Entraigues hotel was built in the fifteenth century by members of an aristocratic family from Vivarais and has been restored to its seventeenth century appearance.

In the heart of the old city, but serene and open to theand with sunshine ...