Pont du Gard

Pont du Gard

Between the cities of Avignon and Nimes in France is an aqueduct that was built by the Romans to bring water to the city of Nimes.  The Pont du Gard is the highest elevated Roman aqueduct and one of the best preserved. Therefore one of the most well known.

Pont du Gare , France
Pont du Gard , France

From Avignon 25 KM. From Nimes 25 KM.

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It is a scenic drive.

Pont du Gare, France
Pont du Gard, France
Pont du Gare, France
Pont du Gard, France
Pont du Gare, France
Pont du Gard, France

There is a tent camping ground near by.

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Google satellite view

The pictures below were taken from the right bank  near the pin drop on the satellite view above.

Pont du Gare, France
Pont du Gard, France Looking to Les Perrières.
Pont du Gare, France
Les Perrières from Pont du Gard, France
Pont du Gare, France
Pont du Gard, France
Pont du Gare, France
Pont du Gard, France
Pont du Gare, France
Pont du Gard, France

In addition to carrying water in the upper level, the bridge also served as a toll bridge  across the Gare River.

Pont du Gare, France
Pont du Gard, France

Flat stones were used at the top to cover the water channel to keep out seeds, dropped by birds, from growing in the aqueduct.

Pont du Gare , France
Pont du Gard , France

The construction is believed to be from 19 BC. The sign above is in French and describes  the restoration dates. Only the numbers are Roman.

Learn more from Wikipedia :  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_du_Gard

Pont du Gare, France
Pont du Gard, France

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOyuFF7Xwk4&feature=youtu.be

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One thought on “Pont du Gard

  1. The bridge at Pont du Gare looks fascinating! It’s so tall and makes your realize how in time how the Rivers recede, I’m only assuming of course since since it’s so huge! I love seeing the Old early BC architecture and always amazed at how they managed to build such beautiful designs with stone and no power tools 🙂

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