Pont du Gard Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Pont du Gard. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Provence Highlights Full-Day Tour from Avignon

• Highlights of Provence in One Day

• Nimes, Uzes & Pont du Gard Small Group FULL DAY Tour from Avignon

• Full Day Best of Provence Tour from Avignon

• Half-Day Provence Pont du Gard and Wine Tasting Tour from Avignon

While it’s free to visit the Pont du Gard, many travelers opt to visit the ancient Roman aqueduct as part of a guided tour. Half-day tours from Avignon, including Pont du Gard and other nearby attractions, start at US$95 per person, while full-day tours start at US$142.

Yes, the Pont du Gard is one of the most impressive Roman ruins in the South of France, and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its impressive feat of engineering. You'll need your own wheels to visit the site, which is just outside Avignon along the River Gardon, so many travelers opt to join a tour. To make the most of your time, combine it with the Roman ruins of nearby Nimes, wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, or the picturesque hilltop villages of Provence.

Per one customer who booked the Provence Highlights Full-Day Tour from Avignon, "Stunned by the gorgeous towns we visited—each very different but equally beautiful. The Pont du Gard was also a highlight. Our guide, Natalie, was fantastic. She shared fascinating details and gave us plenty of time at each stop. A wonderful and memorable day."

The Pont du Gard is a well-preserved ancient Roman aqueduct bridge located near Avignon. It’s famous for its remarkable engineering and architectural significance, showcasing the ingenuity of Roman builders. The bridge spans the Gardon River and was part of a larger aqueduct system that supplied water to the city of Nîmes.

The Pont du Gard was built during the 1st century AD by the ancient Romans. Its original purpose was to serve as part of a sophisticated aqueduct system, designed to carry water from the Fontaine d'Eure spring near Uzès to the Roman city of Nîmes, located approximately 31 miles (50 kilometers) away.

The Pont du Gard is approximately 164 feet (50 meters) high and has three levels, the longest of which spans 902 feet (275 meters). This impressive structure is built of large stone blocks, as well as small stone rubble, and is considered a huge accomplishment of Roman civilization.

Yes, visitors can walk on the Pont du Gard: There is a designated pedestrian pathway on the top level of the bridge, where you can stroll across and admire the ancient structure and surrounding scenery. It’s also possible to cycle along the bridge.

Yes, most parts of the Pont du Gard are accessible for wheelchairs. There are accessible car parking spaces, plus lifts are available at the museum and within the cultural areas. Wheelchairs are available free of charge for anyone needing one. However, access to the third tier of the Pont du Gard is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with reduced mobility, as it involves climbing 80 steps and features uneven pathways.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Pont du Gard. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Avignon:

• Châteauneuf-du-Pape

• Roussillon

• Palace of the Popes (Palais des Papes)

• Senanque Abbey (Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque)

• Camargue

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Avignon.