Ales - Definition and Overview

Alès is a town and commune in southern France, in the Languedoc-Roussillon région. It is one of the sous-préfectures of the Gard département.

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1 Geography

Geography

Alès lies NW of Nîmes and it is near the Cévennes National Park.

Alès used to serve as the seat of a diocese.

Alès was the birthplace of:

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