An important silk and mining center, Ales boasts wide streets and tree-lined promenades. Take a themed walk or hike and discover the city and surrounding area on foot. Explore the 17th-century Fort Vauban, see Pasteur's statue, or step back in time with a visit to the Old Alais Museum. Other attractions include the Desert Museum, which highlights the citys Huguenot past, and the Ales Show Mine.
