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.
From Avignon 25 KM. From Nimes 25 KM.
It is a scenic drive.
There is a tent camping ground near by.
The pictures below were taken from the right bank near the pin drop on the satellite view above.
In addition to carrying water in the upper level, the bridge also served as a toll bridge across the Gare River.
Flat stones were used at the top to cover the water channel to keep out seeds, dropped by birds, from growing in the aqueduct.
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOyuFF7Xwk4&feature=youtu.be
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 🙂