Pont du Gard Private Tour
A private tour of the Pont du Gard, the Roman aqueduct bridge near Avignon, with Sophie, your licensed guide, from Avignon or Orange.
The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge which was built in the first century AD. It was used to carry water over 31 miles to the Roman colony of Nemausus (Nîmes today).
It is the tallest of all Roman aqueducts as well as one of the best preserved in the world.
At the Pont du Gard, we spend one hour on the site, along the trail and the riverbanks; the museum is not part of the tour.
What You'll See at the Pont du Gard
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The Pont du Gard
UNESCO World Heritage since 1985 · 1st century AD
Built in the first century AD, the bridge carried the aqueduct of Nemausus, today Nîmes, across the river Gardon. Its three tiers of arches, in shelly limestone, rise 48.8 metres above the water over a length of 274 metres.
The whole aqueduct ran for some 50 km and is estimated to have delivered 40,000 m³ of water a day to the fountains, baths and homes of Nîmes, with an average gradient of just 1 cm every 182 metres. Long after the Romans, the bridge served for centuries as a toll bridge.
The Experience
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Pont du Gard
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Meeting Point
Avignon or Orange
Best Season
Year-round
Languages
English & French
Sophie, Born in Provence
Sophie was born in Provence, in the black truffle and Grignan-les-Adhémar region. She started Travel In Provence in 2016 as a wine tour guide, then became a licensed history guide. She holds the WSET (2016) and the French Wine Scholar (2021, Wine University of Suze-la-Rousse), and is featured in Rick Steves' Provence & the French Riviera guidebook (2023 edition onward).
Food, wine and history are her passions: her tours mix off-the-beaten-track places with the must-sees that cannot be missed.
More about Sophie →Good to Know
How long does the tour last?
2 hours.
Is the tour private, and for how many people?
Yes: every tour is private and tailored to your group. This one is for 1 - 4 people.
Where do we meet?
Avignon or Orange.
How do we travel?
In Sophie's air-conditioned SUV, a Kia Sportage, with four seats for you, plus Sophie. You can also follow her in your own car.
Can Sophie pick us up anywhere?
Sophie picks you up in Orange, or directly at a place that is part of the tour (for example, your hotel in Arles for the Arles tour). If you are staying elsewhere, she can arrange a private driver (VTC) at your expense. Tour prices do not include transport.
How much walking is there?
The tours are not recommended for young children or for people with reduced mobility: expect stairs and some difficult paths, and the level depends on the tour.
How do we pay?
By bank transfer one month in advance, or on the day.
How much does it cost?
2 hours: 270 €, per group.
How long do we stay at the Pont du Gard, and do we see the museum?
One hour on the site, along the trail and the riverbanks. The museum is not part of the tour.
Where is the Pont du Gard?
Near the village of Vers-Pont-du-Gard, where the aqueduct crosses the river Gardon, west of Avignon.
What is not included in the price?
Entrance tickets to Pont du Gard · Lunch at a local bistro.
When is the best time to go?
Year-round.
Which languages does Sophie speak?
English and French.
How do I book?
Write to Sophie or call her: her email and phone number are on the Prices & Reservation page, with the price of every tour.
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