Visit Pont du Gard here
Caroline Longstaffe · ExploreStanding beneath the golden arches of the Roman aqueduct,
Pont du Gard, just 6km from Uzès, Languedoc Roussillon, France,
it hardly seems possible that this magnificent structure has been here for over 2000 years.
Build from local limestone, for 600 years
it carried water from Uzès to the Roman city of Nimes, 30km away.
Spanning the beautiful River Gard
it is a breathtaking sight,
…Continue reading here for Shutters and Sunflowers travel tips and information for the Gard region.
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