Pont du Gard
The most visited ancient French monument is the Pont du Gard aqueduct. This historic former aqueduct is one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is situated in France's Occitanie region, midway between Nîmes, Uzès, and Avignon.-
Skip the queue and dive straight into the rich history of Pont du Gard, the only example of a 3-story ancient bridge of this magnitude still standing.
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Learn about the history of the construction of the aqueduct in the souterrain museum and discover its remains.
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Engage your little ones in the interactive Ludo games area, or watch history unfurl on the movie 'A Bridge through Time', a blend of documentary and fiction.
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Marvel at the iconic three-tiered aqueduct nestled in the picturesque landscape of Provence as you stroll through the open-air walk of 'Mémoires de Garrigue'.
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Fun fact: The stones used in the construction, some of which weigh up to 6 tons, were cut so precisely that no mortar was needed to keep them in place.
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Skip the queue and dive straight into the rich history of Pont du Gard, the only example of a 3-story ancient bridge of this magnitude still standing.
-
Learn about the history of the construction of the aqueduct in the souterrain museum and discover its remains.
-
Engage your little ones in the interactive Ludo games area, or watch history unfurl on the movie 'A Bridge through Time', a blend of documentary and fiction.
-
Marvel at the iconic three-tiered aqueduct nestled in the picturesque landscape of Provence as you stroll through the open-air walk of 'Mémoires de Garrigue'.
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Fun fact: The stones used in the construction, some of which weigh up to 6 tons, were cut so precisely that no mortar was needed to keep them in place.
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Board a comfy AC minivan in Mersille and journey into a Provencal blend of history, stunning landscapes, and wines on this full-day tour.
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Exploring never was this simple. Make travel hassle-free with convenient transfers and a comprehensive itinerary.
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Marvel at the Roman engineering feat, Pont du Gard! With access to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, discover how aqueducts were built 2000 years ago.
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Taste the authentic flavors of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines and have a look at the largest gothic-style palace in Europe, at Avignon.
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Fun fact: Les Baux-de-Provence, dubbed the most beautiful village in France, has a total of a mere 22 residents but an annual footfall of 1.5 million.
More details
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Board a comfy AC minivan in Mersille and journey into a Provencal blend of history, stunning landscapes, and wines on this full-day tour.
-
Exploring never was this simple. Make travel hassle-free with convenient transfers and a comprehensive itinerary.
-
Marvel at the Roman engineering feat, Pont du Gard! With access to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, discover how aqueducts were built 2000 years ago.
-
Taste the authentic flavors of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines and have a look at the largest gothic-style palace in Europe, at Avignon.
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Fun fact: Les Baux-de-Provence, dubbed the most beautiful village in France, has a total of a mere 22 residents but an annual footfall of 1.5 million.