Pont du Gard: Roman aqueduct between Uzès, Nîmes and Gardon
The Pont du Gard and the Nîmes aqueduct
The Pont du Gard lies in the Gard, between Uzès, Nîmes and the Gorges du Gardon. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is the most visible section of the Roman aqueduct that carried water from the Eure spring near Uzès to Nîmes.
A Roman structure from the 1st century
Built in the 1st century AD, the aqueduct followed a route of about fifty kilometres. The Pont du Gard allowed the channel to cross the Gardon valley while keeping the very slight gradient required for water flow. Its three levels of arches show Roman technical precision and the importance of water supply in ancient cities.
The site and viewpoints
The monument can be seen from the Gardon banks, the limestone plateau paths and the area around the channel. Viewpoints change with light, river level and season. The museum and interpretation areas help place the bridge within the whole aqueduct, rather than treating it as an isolated structure.
Around the Pont du Gard
The site can be combined with Castillon-du-Gard, Remoulins, aqueduct remains or the banks of the Gardon. In summer, the river attracts swimmers and canoeists, but visitor numbers and access conditions require some planning.
Bed and breakfast near Pont du Gard
Here is a selection of guest houses, gites and charming places to stay near Pont du Gard, between Uzès, Nîmes and the Gardon, with direct access to each owner’s website.
Charming bed and breakfast
La Bastide du Farfadet
Five beautiful and spacious guest rooms and suites in a superb and venerable old stone building, surrounded by vineyards, in Laudun in the Provençal Gard. Swimming pool, Park.
Charming bed and breakfast
Maison 1643
Three superbly appointed rooms in a superb house of character, a former 17th century silkworm farm, with a large garden bordered by a river, in Laudun in the Gard provençal region. Garden, swimming pool, gastronomic dinner.
Charming Bed and breakfast and Home rental
Maison Felisa
Two charming guest rooms or the entire house for rent, where the warmth of ancient stone meets contemporary décor in a characterful residence in Saint-Bauvezy, between Uzès and Sommières. Garden, gourmet dinners at the guest table.
Charming bed and breakfast
Mas Cothy
Three charming guest rooms in an old 18th century Provencal farmhouse in Roquemaure, a village on the right bank of the Rhone, surrounded by the best Côtes du Rhône wines of the South. Swimming pool, garden.
Charming bed and breakfast and Gite
Au bon Pénéquet
A quiet guest room for two people with living room and kitchenette, garden, in a Provencal villa and an independent, air-conditioned studio with private garden, in Pujaut near Avignon. Shared swimming pool and secure parking.
Charming bed and breakfast
Villa Dupont d'Avignon
Four very spacious and comfortable rooms for up to 4 people, equipped with a kitchen, in a beautiful mansion surrounded by greenery, in Villeneuve on the heights of Avignon. Large garden with trees, swimming pool.
Planning your visit to Pont du Gard
When is the best time to visit Pont du Gard?
Spring and autumn offer good conditions for walking and visiting the site. Summer allows time by the Gardon, but visitor numbers, heat and parking access require planning.
Where should you stay near Pont du Gard?
You can choose Uzès, Castillon-du-Gard, Remoulins, Collias or villages around the aqueduct, depending on whether you prefer heritage, bathing, canoeing or visits towards Nîmes.
What can you do around Pont du Gard?
You can visit the monument, museum, aqueduct remains, walk along the Gardon, and continue to Uzès, Nîmes or the Gorges du Gardon.