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Pont du Gard, extraordinary Roman aqueduct bridge of the 1st century of our era is a jewel of the humanity which nestles on the grounds of the Gard. It holds two remarkable labels: World Heritage of UNESCO and GRAND SITE OF FRANCE. The discovery of the iconic monument is done in a protected site on more than a hundred hectares of scrubland and riverside. To reveal the history of the place, several discovery areas are offered as part of the entrance site: THE MUSEUM, a large interpretation center on the history of aqueducts and Romanit, LUDO space for children, THE CINÉ with the broadcast of a documentary film and MEMORIES OF GARRIGUE, a 1.4 km course in the heart of the Mediterranean landscape, to know everything about the scrubland.
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Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Avignon, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Pont du Gard, extraordinary Roman aqueduct bridge of the 1st century of our era is a jewel of the humanity which nestles on the grounds of the Gard. It holds two remarkable labels: World Heritage of UNESCO and GRAND SITE OF FRANCE. The discovery of the iconic monument is done in a protected site on more than a hundred hectares of scrubland and riverside. To reveal the history of the place, several discovery areas are offered as part of the entrance site: THE MUSEUM, a large interpretation center on the history of aqueducts and Romanit, LUDO space for children, THE CINÉ with the broadcast of a documentary film and MEMORIES OF GARRIGUE, a 1.4 km course in the heart of the Mediterranean landscape, to know everything about the scrubland.
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Stop At: 400 route du Pont du Gard La Bégude, 30210 Vers-Pont-du-Gard France
The Pont du Gard, the only Roman aqueduct of this size dating from the 1st century. Discovery of its construction during its visit from below, from above and from each side. The different points of view you will make exceptional photos
Duration: 4 hours
