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 Gardon River near the town of Vers-Pont-du-Gard in southern France. The Pont du Gard is the highest of all Roman aqueduct bridges, and one of the best preserved. It was added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in 1985 because of its historical importance.

The Pont Du Gard can be reached via a ten minute drive, a kayak trip from Collias or a bike trip from the Nest.

The Pont Du Gard museum, movie and of course the bridge is a must. There are also wonderful walking trails and special events. Check out their website for the current schedule http://www.pontdugard.fr.

One of the many olive groves in the Pont Du Gard park