Vers-Pont-du-Gard : Vers-Pont-du-Gard Tourism

Description

Having served the people for two millennia, whether for the delivery of water or for your viewing pleasure, the Pont du Gard is listed as World Heritage by UNESCO. It is located about twenty kilometers from Nîmes in the Gard.
At the confluence of two branches of Gard, the bridge was built in the first century by the Romans, knowing that it is the visible part of a long aqueduct nearly 50 miles. It is no longer in use since the ninth century because of silt deposits.
Composed of 3 levels, the Pont du Gard is neither more nor less, one of the masterpieces of the Roman civilization. 275 meters long and nearly 50 meters high. Its construction dates back to the first century, is worthy of the greatest existing buildings. The quarries which had directly provided the stones of the Pont du Gard can also be visited on the left side of the building. In early 2000, major renovations have been made to develop the site.
The 3 arches make it a wonderful and almost romantic beauty, especially with the current illumination. Too bad we still do not know the name of the architect!
It is one of the most visited French monuments with nearly 1.5 million visitors each year. It is also the ideal setting in which many events are organized such as the "Circus Bridge" with acrobatic performances, "La garrigue en fête" celebrating the many numbered stones that made up the Pont du Gard or "Le rendez-vous de la rivière", which allows tourists to swim safely with a view on the bridge.
You stop over on the Pont du Gard on your way to the truffle market of Uzes, strolling along the beautiful green water, or by staying in traditional houses nearby!
In high season, the Pont du Gard is open daily. It will cost 10 to 15 euros for 5 people depending on the season to explore the entire site. Namely the bridge, an aqueduct, the outdoor runs, the temporary exhibitions or the marked trails for walks. A play area will also allow children to discover the Gallo-Roman.
Restaurants, shops and a museum may also be found in the vicinity.
This natural environment also welcomes fans of canoeing, kayaking, biking and swimming.
Enjoy it because it is a great place where, at sunset, it will no longer be architecture but magic!

(Distance < 1 km)
Info: Surrounded by a garden, this hotel features a seasonal swimming pool and is located 800 metres from the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard. Guests are invited to al fresco dining on the terrace.

A flat-screen TV and en suite bathroom......

(Distance < 2 km)
Info: Located 600 metres from the Pont du Gard Roman bridge, this guest house offers an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by gardens with pine trees and lavender. The medieval village of Castillon-du-Gard is 2 km away and Remoulins Train Station 3.1 km......

(Distance < 2 km)
Info: Located in a 5-hectare park just 800 metres from the Pont du Gard, Chambres d'Hôtes La Terre des Lauriers offers a private beach area on the banks of the Gardon river. It also offers an outdoor swimming pool.

Each individually decorated......

(Distance < 2 km)
Info: Sitting in a 5-hectare park, Gîtes La Terre des Lauriers is located in Remoulins, 800 metres from the Pont du Gard. You can enjoy the private beach, set on the banks of Gardon River and the heated, outdoor swimming pool.

Gîtes La Terre......

(Distance < 2 km)
Info: Located in Remoulins within a 600m² garden, Chez Jean-Pierre & Annick offers proposes a self-catering cottage with a goldfish pond. Avignon is just 20 km away.

The cottage features a living room with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and......