Pont du Gard, Roman aqueduct in France
The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct that crosses the Gardon River near the town of Vers-Pont-du-Gard in southern France.
Built in the first century AD, the Pont du Gard is the highest of all elevated Roman aqueducts and one of the best preserved.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and attracts more than a million visitors each year.
The site offers guided tours, exhibitions, and a museum.
The Pont du Gard is not only a technical masterpiece, but also a work of art.
Location: Vers-Pont-du-Gard
Inception: 1 Century
Height: 48 m
Length: 275 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Material: shelly limestone
Opening Hours: July-August 09:00-23:59
Website: pontdugard.fr
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct that crosses the Gardon River near the town of Vers-Pont-du-Gard in southern France.
