Pont du Gard, A Timeless Marvel of Roman Engineering

400 Route du Pont du Gard 30210 Vers Pont du Gard, France

Architecture in ancient Rome

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Introduction

The Pont du Gard, located in the Gard department in southern France, is a three-tiered stone arch bridge. It was built by the ancient Romans as an aqueduct to transport water across the Gardon River to Nimes, where it was distributed to public baths, fountains, and private residences, providing the Roman population with good civilization and sanitary conditions. The bridge is approximately 275 meters long and reaches a height of about 50 meters. It is both a technical and artistic masterpiece and has been listed as a World Heritage Site. It is worth mentioning that the bridge, which has a history of 2000 years, is featured on the 5 euro banknote, symbolizing the connection of the entire European Union. It is considered one of the best-preserved and most spectacular Roman aqueduct bridges.

Address

400 Route du Pont du Gard 30210 Vers Pont du Gard, France

Opening hours

January, November, and December from 9:00am to 6:00pm
February, March, April, and October from 9:00am to 8:00pm
May from 9:00am to 9:00pm
June and September from 9:00am to 10:00pm
July and August from 9:00am to 11:00pm.

Transportation

There are few public transportation options, including the A15 Avignon to Pont Du Gard-Arles route and the B21 Nîmes to Pont Du Gard route.

Phone +33-04-66375099

Website http://www.pontdugard.fr/en