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Pont du Gard, Roman aqueduct bridge in Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France

Description

The Pont du Gard is a Roman aqueduct bridge built from shelly limestone that crosses the Gardon River near Vers-Pont-du-Gard on three levels and is listed as a World Heritage Site. The structure extends 275 meters in length and rises 48 meters above the riverbed, with the upper channel originally used for water transport.

History

The structure was built between 40 and 60 AD to supply drinking water to the colony of Nîmes from springs near Uzès. The bridge formed part of a 31 miles (50 kilometers) aqueduct that carried large volumes of water into the city daily.

Culture

The name derives from the Latin "pons" for bridge and the Gardon River, whose old designation was Gard. Visitors today come to picnic on the banks, swim in the shallow water, and view the arches from below.

Practical

The grounds are open throughout the year and offer wheelchair-accessible paths to the main viewpoints. During the height of summer, the site stays open until midnight, allowing visitors to experience the arches at sunset or after dark.

Did you know?

The stone blocks were assembled without mortar and weigh up to six tons each. This technique allowed the construction to endure two millennia, with the joints still fitting together precisely today.

Inception
1 century
Height
48 m
Length
275 m
Accessibility
Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Made from material
shelly limestone
Part of
Nîmes aqueduct
Address
Route du Pont du Gard
Opening Hours
Lundi-Dimanche 08:00-00:00
Phone
GPS coordinates
43.94730,4.53550
Latest update
December 14, 2025 19:31

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carolusmagnus
@carolusmagnus

Jul 31, 2025 17:01

Remarkable site and great museum, including for children.

david1970
@david1970

Apr 21, 2025 17:53

robby5671
@robby5671

Apr 15, 2025 21:09

Parking is very expensive: €9! Or you have to walk 3 km!

baptistepont
@baptistepont

Apr 15, 2025 21:09

Very beautiful bridge.

raphael23
@raphael23

Apr 15, 2025 21:02

This bridge is stunning! An incredible view of the Gar.

stephren
@stephren

Mar 28, 2025 22:07

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