occitanie

Pauline.

Stands over 18 feet tall.

The Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman bridge, is part of the Nîmes Roman Aqueduct that carried water from Uzès to Nîmes. The bridge, which crosses the River Gardon, is essentially three bridges built one on top of the other to reach the required height. The lower bridge has six arches, the next has...

Castellum Aquae in Nimes. The end of the aqueduct, where it reached the city.

Pont de la Lone. A long stretch of arches carried the aqueduct above ground.

Pont de la Lone. Park on this forest road and follow the trail signs.

Pont de Bornegre. On the riverbed looking at the bridge.

Pont de Bornegre. Small bridge carrying the aqueduct across a river.

Pont de Bornegre. Park and walk to bridge.

Fontaine d'Eure in Uzes. Remains of the aqueduct near the source.

Fontaine d'Eure in Uzes. Regulation basin near the source which controlled the springs.

Fontaine d'Eure in Uzes. The River Eure where the aqueduct started.

Fontaine d'Eure in Uzes. Marker.

Fontaine d'Eure in Uzes. Source of the aqueduct.

Castillon-du-Gard. View of the Pont du Gard.

Castillon-du-Gard. 4.5km north of the Pont du Gard.

Pont Roupt. A row or arches carried the aqueduct.

Pont Roupt. A short walk north of the Pont du Gard.

Another bridge south of the Pont du Gard (easy walk).

A trail up the hill takes you to the southern end of the Pont du Gard, where the water continued.