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Vers-Pont-du-Gard · France · To discover

Pont du Gard

Location & practical

The Aqueduct in the Landscape

  • Three tiers of Roman arches above the Gardon.
  • Free walks on both riverbanks.
  • A guided route through the upper water channel.
  • Gardon valley, between Vers-Pont-du-Gard and Remoulins
  • Roman aqueduct
  • 90–240 minutes

The Pont du Gard carried water across the Gardon as part of the Roman aqueduct that supplied Nîmes. Nearly 50 metres high, its three tiers of arches still make the scale of that undertaking clear. Yet the bridge is best understood with its setting: pale stone, the river below and paths through the garrigue on both banks. It has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985.

You can approach the monument, cross the lower bridge and walk the outdoor site without buying an admission ticket. The museum on the left bank explains how the aqueduct worked and how it was built; there is also a short film and a hands-on Ludo area for children. For a closer look at the engineering, a guided tour climbs roughly 80 steps to the enclosed water channel at the top. That part of the visit must be booked and is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.

Give the place longer than a quick photo stop. Walk to a viewpoint on the opposite bank, look back at the bridge from the river, and use the museum if you want the history behind what you have seen. The site is easy to visit as a day trip from Avignon or Nîmes by car or bus. Outdoor access is free, but parking and indoor activities are charged, and the cultural spaces have shorter seasonal hours than the grounds.

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Good to know.

Location
30210 Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France
Open map & directions
Parking
Car parks on both banks; the published fee is €9 per car per day, regardless of visit length. The site says the paid ticket can be converted to an annual parking subscription within 14 days.
EV charging
Eight charging stations with two connections each are listed in the left-bank car park.
Getting around
The site lists bus 115 from Avignon and Alès and bus 121 from Nîmes. Check the current timetable and last return before travelling; buses also connect with Nîmes Centre and Avignon rail stations.
Arriving
Choose the left- or right-bank entrance before setting off. The museum, cinema and Ludo area are on the left bank; car parks serve both banks. The grounds are pedestrian, so allow time to walk from the entrance to the bridge.
Pets
Leashed dogs are welcome outdoors but cannot enter the museum, cinema, Ludo area, restaurants or the guided upper-channel visit.
Accessibility
Accessible parking and visitor routes are provided, wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge, and the cultural buildings and Les Terrasses restaurant have lifts. The guided visit to the upper aqueduct channel requires about 80 steps and a path through the garrigue and is not suitable for wheelchair users. Riverside and trail surfaces may be uneven.
Travelling with children
Under-18s in a family enter the discovery areas free. The Ludo area is designed for ages 5–12. The guided upper-channel tour is from age six; children aged 4–17 have a reduced guided-tour rate.

Worth knowing

  • The outdoor monument and grounds are free to visit. Parking is €9 per car; the museum, cinema, Ludo area and guided tours have separate admission charges.
  • Cultural spaces close in winter and their hours vary by month. They also close on Monday mornings for maintenance; check the timetable for your date.
  • The upper-channel tour has about 80 steps, is limited to visitors aged six and over, and does not admit animals. Book ahead, particularly in busy periods.
  • Dogs on leads may use the outdoor site, but not the indoor spaces or upper-channel tour.
  • The museum, cinema and Ludo area are on the left bank.

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About this edit · 4 sources
  • Practical information Opening, transport, parking, charging, prices and accessibility. · Read 2026-10-15
  • FAQ Visit length, dogs, children, free access and discovery areas. · Read 2026-10-15
  • Guided tours Upper-channel visit, age and stair restrictions. · Read 2026-10-15
  • Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct) World Heritage status and historical context. · Read 2026-10-15