Pont du Gard
A wonder of the ancient world
A Roman aqueduct bridge from around AD 50, 48 metres high and 275 metres long on three tiers with 6, 11 and 35 arches. The top row carried the water to Nîmes. World Heritage. Swim in the River Gardon below.
UNESCO World Heritage
Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct)
- World Heritage since
- 1985
Three tiers of arches, 49 metres high and 275 metres long, built around AD 50 as part of the 50-kilometre aqueduct that carried water from Uzès to Nîmes. The tallest Roman aqueduct still standing.
Visit: Parking is included in the entrance fee, which also gives access to the museum. Swim in the River Gardon below the bridge in summer, and come back in the evening when the bridge is lit up.
43.9475° N, 4.5355° E
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