What is there to see near Pont du Gard?

Nearby: palais des papes (21.8 km), maison carrée (18.8 km), arènes de Nîmes (18.8 km), ancienne cathédrale Saint-Trophime à Arles (31.0 km). Each one can become a detour on your route.

How do I buy tickets for Pont du Gard?

Tickets for Pont du Gard are sold online (Tiqets ticketing, instant confirmation, tickets on your phone). The booking link is on this page.

When was Pont du Gard created?

Wikidata gives 1ᵉ siècle as its date of creation or foundation.

Is Pont du Gard a protected monument?

Yes: classified historical monument (1840), Grand site de France (2004) (source: Wikidata).

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Pont du Gard

The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge built in the first century AD to carry water over 50 km (31 mi) to the Roman colony of Nemausus (Nîmes). It crosses the river Gardon near the town of Vers-Pont-du-Gard in southern France. The Pont du Gard is one of the best preserved Roman aqueduct bridges. It was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites in 1985 because of its exceptional preservation, historical importance, and architectural ingenuity.

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Key facts

Created: 1ᵉ siècle
Listed as: classified historical monument (1840), Grand site de France (2004)
Location: Vers-Pont-du-Gard
Official website: www.pontdugard.fr

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Nearby

palais des papes, 21.8 km away
maison carrée, 18.8 km away
arènes de Nîmes, 18.8 km away
ancienne cathédrale Saint-Trophime à Arles, 31.0 km away
arènes d'Arles, 31.0 km away
Monuments romains et romans d'Arles, 31.0 km away
Les Alyscamps, 31.8 km away
Glanum, 30.7 km away

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see near Pont du Gard?: Nearby: palais des papes (21.8 km), maison carrée (18.8 km), arènes de Nîmes (18.8 km), ancienne cathédrale Saint-Trophime à Arles (31.0 km). Each one can become a detour on your route.
How do I buy tickets for Pont du Gard?: Tickets for Pont du Gard are sold online (Tiqets ticketing, instant confirmation, tickets on your phone). The booking link is on this page.
When was Pont du Gard created?: Wikidata gives 1ᵉ siècle as its date of creation or foundation.
Is Pont du Gard a protected monument?: Yes: classified historical monument (1840), Grand site de France (2004) (source: Wikidata).

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Facts and key figures: the Wikipedia article “Pont du Gard” (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0), retrieved on 2026-08-05. Opening hours and prices are deliberately left out: they change too fast to be reliable anywhere but the official website.