Pont du Gard + Museum: Skip The Line
Highlight
- Discover a marvel of the ancient world at your leisure using this downloadable smartphone ticket and avoid the entrance queues!
- Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome at the underground museum and discover the construction of one of the most well-preserved Roman sites in the world
- Stroll through the 'Memories of the Garrigue', an outdoor path that guides you through Mediterranean farming, the local land, and the ancient Roman aqueduct remains
Summary
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The Pont du Gard aqueduct is the ancient monument visited most frequently in France! This remarkable edifice originates from antiquity and serves as one of the Roman sites with the best preservation globally. Bypass the queue and witness everything, including the museum located beneath the arches and a unique outdoor walking path among the remains of the aqueduct.
Discover the story behind a site constructed in the initial century AD - with no cranes, excavators, or construction workers enjoying tea breaks in bright neon vests.
Serving as an aqueduct until the 6th century, the Pont du Gard functioned as a toll road during the Middle Ages, then as a regular bridge from the 18th to the 20th century. In 2000, this historical structure was renovated to its former glory, albeit without the Roman armies in sandals marching across it.Enter the captivating subterranean museum on the left bank of Pont du Gard and experience once again the astonishing tale of building the aqueduct. Were you aware that it required more than 1,000 men working for five years to complete, and it has a weight of nearly 50,000 tonnes?
Discover the significance of the structure during the time of ancient Rome through virtual reconstructions, films, and exhibitions. Step outside to explore the history of Mediterranean farming and observe the remnants of the aqueduct.
The Pont du Gard is a rare three-level ancient bridge that has survived to this day. Quite remarkable.
