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

• Combine two top Provence experiences on this combo tour from Avignon
• Tick off two UNESCO-listed landmarks and sample authentic local wine
• Benefit from the more personalized service of a small-group tour
• Round-trip transportation from your hotel ensures a hassle-free trip
• Wine tasting
• Driver/guide
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Bottled water
• Admission to Pont du Gard included
• Entrance fees to RomanTheatre
• 41 Cr Jean Jaurès, 84000 Avignon, France
• Infant seats available
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• Pont du Gard

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Visit the Pont du Gard

The Pont du Gard, a masterpiece of antiquity and a true trace of the past

Located not far from Nîmes in the Gard department in the South East of France, the Pont du Gard , a masterpiece of Roman architecture, will delight lovers of ancient history. Follow your guide and discover one of the best preserved vestiges in the world which is part of the list of monuments classified as world heritage by UNESCO. Built on 3 levels, this aqueduct is the largest in the world. Built in the 1st century by the Romans, it was first used to bring water to Nîmes and then continued to be used in the Middle Ages as a road bridge.

This tour is available all year round. For groups bigger than 8 people, please contact us .

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The Pont du Gard, a masterpiece of ancient architecture

A few kilometers from Nîmes , in the South East of France, is the famous Pont du Gard . World famous for being a masterpiece of ancient architecture, it is 275 meters long and 49 meters high. These extraordinary dimensions make it the largest aqueduct in the Roman world.

Built in the first century, it rises on 3 levels and was completed in only 5 years, which is a feat for the time. Full of history and the result of an extraordinary architecture, the Pont du Gard is one of the best preserved Roman vestiges in the world, which has earned it a place on the UNSECO list of World Heritage Sites.

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This guided tour includes :

• Transport from and to your hôtel
• English speaking private guide / driver
• Comfortable car or van

This guided tour does not includes :

• Entrance fees to sites/museums
• Lunch, drinks
• Personal insurance and expenses

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All vehicles are cleaned after each service, guides wear masks and all activities, museums & attraction visited apply strict sanitary rules. Bring your masks as they are compulsory in the vans.

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Historical Kayak Tour to the Pont du Gard

The Roman aqueduct is not only one of the most visited tourist attractions in France but also one of the best preserved bridges from the Roman Empire. The aqueduct crosses the the Gardon river and beside the impressive monument you find there a beautiful nature to discover. This kayak tour is perfect for everybody who likes the combination of exciting paddle tours on rivers and some sightseeing.

This tour leads us from a camping site near Callois to the Pont du Gard. The slim river with its countless windings and the flat rock formations on the banks makes this tour something very special. Especially in spring and in the beginning of summer white water beginners will love this route thanks to the strong current. The highlight of this tour is without doubt the aqueduct from the Roman Empire. We will not only go through this bridge with our kayak but we will also land on the bank and cross the bridge by foot.

With a total distance of 5.6 km (3.5 miles) the tour is very comfortable to paddle and gives you plenty of time for breaks and relaxing near the water. Be aware that going back with the kayak against the current is only possible during the hot season in summer. All in all, this tour is a perfect fit for people who love nature and history but don’t like to do a physical demanding tour.

Key facts about the paddling tour

2 – 3 hours

Ancient Roman aqueduct bridge

Public transport

Traffic noise

no traffic noise

hilly river landscape

Table of Contents

Planning the tour

The basis of every good paddle tour is a good planning in advance. You should know which are the best months for the tour, where to find exit points on the river and if there are any kayak rental stations nearby. In the following, we are going to tell you why we have done this tour in the late summer and why we used an inflatable kayak.

Right conditions for the paddling tour

In general, it’s possible to do the tour between Callois and Pont du Gard between March and October. A big impact on your tour preparation has the month when you want to do this tour. In late summer and autumn the water level is quite low and consequently the current is much weaker. That’s the perfect time for everybody who doesn’t like white water paddling at all. And it’s also the perfect condition to paddle all the way back from Pont du Gard to Callois.

In spring and early summer the water level is quite high and the current quite strong. You won’t be able to paddle against the current but you are able to enjoy the fun of some white water paddling. We have made this tour in beginning of September and could easily paddle back to our start point, which is definitely a big advantage when going with your own boat.

Avoiding mass tourism

Especially during the summer months we recommend you to start the tour in the late afternoon because before there are many guided kayak and canoe tours on the same way heading to the Pont du Gard.

Kayak rental or your own inflatable

There are some kayak rental stations near Pont du Gard. So, if you can’t bring your own boat, then renting one is a good way to go. Most of them offer also guided tours. Starting point of most tours are Callois. So, it’s a 7 km (4.5 miles) distance to the Pont du Gard. When arriving at Pont du Gard they will manage the transport with the boats and get you back to Callois. So, it’s quite comfortable and for starting from 24€ per person quite affordable at the same time.  Canoe Collais  and  Kayak Vert  are two stations to check out when you want to rent a kayak.

We have done this tour with our inflatable kayak from Gumotex, the Swing 2. The big advantage of an inflatable is the flexibility. You can start your tour whenever you want and you can just take your time without worrying about openings. In this way, we were able to start this tour around 6 PM when all paddle tourists from the rental stations have already finished the tour. We had literally the complete river and the bank near the Pont du Gard just for us.

In the summer there are some spots where the water level is really low and you possibly touch the ground with the boat. Of course, with a hard-shell boat it’s not a problem but you may get worried when paddling with an inflatable. That’s why you should use a high quality inflatable kayak with a resistant boat skin, like from Advanced Elements or Sea Eagle. Cheap entry level kayaks may take easily damage because they are not made for river paddling.

Camping sites near Pont du Gard

If you like camping, then you will love this trip. Most of the camp sites are directly on the river bank. We can highly recommend the camp site called Campfun where we stayed the night. It’s family friendly, clean and modern and has got even a little restaurant. The closeness to the river makes it a perfect base camp for a paddle tour.

But for everybody who prefers having a proper bed and doesn’t want to stay too far away from the Pont du Gard, we would suggest staying at the village Callois. You don’t find only some hotels there but also a few shopping possibilities, a bakery and a post office. Since it’s only a day tour, you could stay also at Nîmes. Nîmes is the city that was supplied with water from the Pont du Gard. But nature and camping fans should rather stay at least one night in this beautiful spot around the bridge.

Getting to Gardon

If you arrive at Paris by plane the easiest way is to take a direct high speed trains to Avignon. Another possibility is to arrive at the airport of Marseille, where you could get a rental car and then it takes you only 1h 15 mins to the Pont du Gard. From Avignon it’s even closer by car and it takes approximately 30 mins to the paddle destination.

For everybody who doesn’t like driving should take a coach. From Marseille you go with Ouibus or Flixbus to Nîmes. In Nîmes you have to change and take the local bus line 21 to the Pont du Gard. For everybody who travels from Avignon takes the local bus line A15.

Our tour to the Pont du Gard

We started the tour at the campsite Campfun from you can easily get into the water with your board because there is just like a little beach. At the beginning of the course there are some stronger currents but it’s not even a problem for beginners.

It doesn’t take even a few minutes and you have the feeling being cut off of the civilization and right in some untouched nature. The way to the Pont du Gard is quite exciting because the river is not monotonous at all. The flat rock formations, the windings and the river that gets sometimes wider or smaller makes the course quite exciting. When you are going in the late noon or early evening there are also a lot of water birds to observe.

After one hour of paddling you will already the aqueduct from the distance. Depending on the water level there are some really good possibilities to land on the left or right bank. These rocky banks are quite good for taking a bath in the river. From the river banks you have also the perfect spot to take some really good photos.

The Pont du Gard is the best preserved bridge from the Roman Empire. In English it names means “Bridge of the Gard”. The Gard is the river crossed by this bridge and is nowadays called Gardon. It’s 275 m (160 feet) high and contains of three levels. Die lowest level is the actual bridge where tourists are allowed to walk on. The bridge belongs to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. When getting closer to the bridge you should pay attention at the protruding stones of the masonry. They were used to support the scaffoldings when the bridge has been built. They remained there for eventual restoration work. But another theory says that they were just not removed because they didn’t have the money for it at the end. On Wikipedia , you can read more about the history of this bridge.

Normally, there is an entrance fee starting from 8€. You get the detailed prices on the official website. But if you are landing with a boat on the bank just next to the bridge, you don’t pay any entrance fee. It’s a must to go up to the first level of the bridge and to enjoy the stunning view from in both directions during the sunset.

Before going back to the campsite, you could do a picknick at the river bank. The way back with the kayak is a bit harder because you have to paddle a bit stronger when there is a current. However, at most of these spots you have also the possibility to get out of your boat at the bank and to carry your boat around these currents. Especially when the water level is very low, this is sometimes even the only possibility to get through it. For this case, think about getting some neoprene shoes because there are many little rocks and stones at the river bank. At the camp site we had all the time to clean up our boat. Since we stayed just next to the river, we had the chance to have our breakfast on the bank the next day, which was the perfect ending of this amazing kayak tour.

Other activities in the region

You are not going on this trip to do this short kayak tour for sure. That’s why we would like to give you some inspirations for further activities in this region. And trust us, you could spend weeks in the Provence and you wouldn’t get bored. There are plenty things to do and to see.

Kayaking or Hiking in the Calanques National Park

If you liked to tour to Pont du Gard and you are excited about another great tour, then maybe the Calanques National Park is the next paddle sport for you. It’s definitely one of the best sea kayak tours I have made so far. If you have good weather conditions you will enjoy a great coastlines of beautiful bays with beaches and azure blue water. Read more about this spot in our tour article about the  calanques kayak tour .

Picturesque villages in the Provence

If you rent a car then it’s a must to go to some of many beautiful villages in the Provence. My favorite village in this region is Gordes, which is situated on a hill and from where you will enjoy a impressive view over the landscape. Nice little cozy restaurants will make you stay longer than just for a walk.

Sightseeing in Marseille and Avignon

For getting to Pont du Gard, you are probably passing by Avignon or Marseille. Don’t miss to visit one of these two cities. Both are very different from each other but worth at least a day trip. Avignon is a very charming city with a flair from the Provence. Marseille is a big vibrant city with a Mediterranean flair. The mix of different cultures and its long history makes a visit to something very special.

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How To Spend A Day At The Pont Du Gard Aqueduct

Posted on Published: December 24, 2019  - Last updated: January 30, 2024

Categories France , Europe , Travel

A trip to the South of France isn’t complete without seeing the ancient Roman aqueduct, the Pont du Gard. 

Even though I had no idea it even existed, it ended up being one of my favourite activities of my entire trip !

There’s so much history and nature to discover at the Pont du Gard aqueduct that it’s worth spending an entire day!

I’ll go over everything you can do at the Pont du Gard France because it’s more than just admiring the view!

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What Is An Ancient Roman Aqueduct?

The Pont du Gard is an ancient roman aqueduct in the South of France. But what is an aqueduct in the first place?

Back in the day, like way back in the day, the Roman Empire ruled what we know today as France.

They were actually living it up and were ahead of their time – like they knew the importance of running water and how a colony needed it to thrive.

So the Romans built aqueducts to transport water from the mountains to the villages.

Once such example of those aqueducts is the Pont du Gard France!

A Brief History Of The Pont Du Gard France

The Pont du Gard brought fresh water from Uzès to Nîmes in the first century AD.

The Pont du Gard is only a small part of the once 50 km aqueduct that was built to cross the River Gardon.

Over the centuries, it couldn’t be used as an aqueduct anymore due to limestone build up. So the Romans built an extension, turning it into a bridge, or rather a viaduct!

P.S. Pont du Gard Facts!

Pont is bridge in English. The river it was built to cross is the River Gardon. So the translation is the Bridge of the Gard .

What Makes The Pont Du Gard Aqueduct So Impressive?

The Romans built a lot of aqueducts, so what makes the Pont du Gard aqueduct so impressive?

The most impressive part about the Pont du Gard is the sheer size of it . It’s the highest Roman bridge in the world measuring 48m by 275m .

To give you an idea of how big the Pont du Gard aqueduct actually is, it’s the height of the Statue of Liberty, and the length of three large airplanes.

But not only is it one of the largest, but it’s also the best preserved . You’d think that something of this size wouldn’t have survived over the centuries, but it looks almost fully intact. That’s a testament to how well the Roman’s worked.

I haven’t even told you the best part yet!

The Pont du Gard is in such good condition that it’s completely accessible for visitors to discover.

You can walk across the bridge, and even go through the aqueduct itself (more on that in a bit!).

Where Is The Pont du Gard?

The Pont du Gard is in the South of France in the Occitanie region (bordering the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region).

The closest city is Uzès, which is about a 10 minute drive away. But you can also easily reach it from both Nîmes and Avignon (about a 30 minute drive from either city).

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How To Get To The Pont Du Gard… Three Ways

The Pont du Gard isn’t exactly in a convenient location… It’s actually kind of out of the way as it’s in the middle of three cities : Uzès, Nîmes, and Avignon.

The easiest way to get to the Pont du Gard will be to drive there.

Depending on where you’re staying , you may be able to also take the bus or go on an organized tour.

Option 1: Driving To The Pont Du Gard

We drove to the Pont du Gard from Aix-en-Provence (about an hour and a half).

We didn’t realize how long we could actually spend at the Pont du Gard France so had combined the day with other attractions in the South of France. We also visited Les Baux-de-Provence and the Carrières de Lumières.

The benefit is that you definitely have more flexibility to your day when driving. The downside is that you’re driving in a foreign country… read my guide on driving in the South of France here .

You also have to deal with parking when you’re driving…

Parking At The Pont Du Gard France

There are actually two entrances and parking lots at the Pont du Gard: rive droite and rive gauche.

The different parking lots are the two different sides of the river: the right and left side of the river.

So the parking lot you park in will depend on where you’re coming from and which one is more convenient for you.

You can access either side of the river by walking across the bridge, so you don’t have to worry about missing out on anything. 

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• 27 Day Trips From Aix-en-Provence

Option 2: Taking The Bus

If you’re staying in Nîmes or Avignon, there’s a ilO bus you can take from each city going to the Pont du Gard Aqueduct.

You don’t have to worry about driving in a foreign country, but you do have to stress about taking public transport in a foreign country. And now you are bound to the bus schedule, so taking the bus is a bit less flexible.

From Nîmes, you’ll want to take the 121 bus. And from Avignon, it’s the 115 bus. Depending on the times, it’s about a 40 minute bus ride and a 20 minute walk at the end.

Google Maps does not know about these bus routes, so you’ll have to use the ilO website ( here ), or Rome2Rio ( here ).

Option 3: Organized Tours To The Pont du Gard

Organized tours to the Pont du Gard will be the most expensive option, the least flexible, but also the least stressful!

Everything is planned for you from the itinerary to transportation!

There are several organized tours from Viator that include a stop at the Pont du Gard aqueduct in France. They have both half day tours (around 5 hours) or full day tours (from 9 to 11 hours).

There are the most options leaving from Avignon, but there’s also tours leaving from Aix-en-Provence ( see them on Viator ), or Marseille ( see them on Viator )

Organized Tours From Avignon To The Pont du Gard

Head out on a full day Provence highlights tour with stops at the Pont du Gard, Roussillion, Gordes and more! See the full tour on Viator here .

Or head out on a half day tour from Avignon that includes the cities Nimes and Uzes . See the full tour on Viator here .

If wine tasting is more your style, go on a half day wine tasting adventure in Provence with a stop at the Pont du Gard. See the full tour on Viator here .

For more Pont du Gard organized tours, click here .

Where To Stay If You’re Visiting The Pont Du Gard?

If you are planning on visiting the Pont du Gard aqueduct for an entire day, it’s best to stay nearby.

We stayed in Aix-en-Provence which is an hour and a half drive away. So I would try to stay in either Uzès, Nîmes, or Avignon instead, they’re 10 to 30 minutes away.

You can actually stay on the grounds of the Pont du Gard, but it’s quite the unique stay! Book the Évasion en pleine nature to stay the night in a luxury tent! See availability and rates on Booking.com .

If you want to be in a city, book at Chambre Hôte vue splendide in Uzès for a remarkable homestay with an incredible view. See availability and rates on Booking.com .

Or if you’d prefer to stay in Avignon, book the Hôtel de l’Horloge , set in a 19th-century building! See availability and rates on Booking.com .

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How To Spend A Day At The Pont du Gard France

You can easily spend an entire day visiting the Pont du Gard France, there’s no shortage of activities to do.

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How Much Does It Cost To Visit?

Entry to the park is actually free . But you can pay extra for additional activities like guided tours and education areas.

If you drive here, you will have to pay for parking though!

Find The Best View Of The Aqueduct Bridge

The main attraction is to see the Pont de Gard aqueduct, so why not find the best spot to photograph it.

You’ll want to see it from every vantage point possible – because the sun and different angles really changes the view!

Walk past the bridge to see it from the opposite side. Walk across the bridge itself to see it up close. And hike up the hill to see it from above.

Aside from taking in this century-old wonder, there are few other activities to do while at the park and you won’t want to miss any of them!

Go On A Guided Tour

The Pont du Gard site offers guided tours of the grounds in both French and English.

The best part about this tour is that they actually bring you inside the aqueduct.

To save your spot, make sure to  book your tickets in advance.

Visit The Pont Du Gard Visitors Centre & Museum

If you’re interested in learning more about the Pont du Gard but don’t want to go on a guided tour, head to the Visitor’s Centre on rive Gauche.

This is where you’ll find the cinema (where they play a short educational film) and the museum.

You can easily spend over an hour in the museum alone – it’s obvious a lot of effort was put into it. They give you the history of aqueducts and set the scene for that time – like why the Romans needed aqueducts anyway.

They even built models and virtual reconstructions to really showcase how the Romans lived and how they ultimately built the Pont du Gard.

Hiking & Walking Trails At The Pont Du Gard

The area surrounding the Pont du Gard aqueduct is huge (like 165 ha huge!) – and you can explore it all!

There are two main trails for you to explore depending on the level of difficulty you’re looking for.

The main walking trail is the 3.5 km aqueduct trail that takes you to the best vantage points of the Pont du Gard and to other remains of the aqueduct.

For a shorter trail, walk the Memories of the Garrigue is 1.4 km hiking loop that explores the mediterranean landscape.

This is the ultimate way to spend a day surrounded by nature and history. You might even spot some more aqueduct ruins on your route that didn’t survive as well over the centuries.

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Go Swimming In The River Gare * Summer ONLY!

If you’re visiting the South of France during the summer time, you have to take advantage of the Gardons river.

Pack a picnic lunch to take with you, invite family and friends, and just sit back and enjoy the river views!

When it gets too hot, go for a dip in the river. Come on, does anything beat swimming in front of an ancient roman aqueduct!?

We were visiting the Pont de Guard in the fall so it was a bit too chilly for swimming but I would definitely want to make the trip back just for that!

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Don’t Miss The Olive Trees

While visiting the Pont du Gard, you don’s want to miss seeing the oldest olive trees .

Now, you might be thinking that you didn’t come all the way to France to see olive trees. But! These aren’t just any olive trees.

The olive trees are 1000-years-old! There are three of them nest to the aqueduct on rive gauche.

Restaurant Options At Roman Viaduct France Pont Du Gard

You can pack a picnic lunch and enjoy setting up anywhere on the grounds.

But there are also two restaurants inside the Pont de Gard that you can eat at (but one is definitely better than the other).

On rive gauche, you have the cafeteria at the Visitor’s Centre, which is great for families and a quick bite to eat.

But! Nothing can beat the view you get at Les Terrasses on rive droite.

There’s an outdoor patio with an unbeatable view of the Pont du Gard.

We had packed our lunch but we had to stop here for a coffee. The drinks also weren’t overpriced like at most tourist attractions (but I don’t know about the food!).

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Catherine Boardman

Saturday 18th of January 2020

This has been in my list since I was a teenager, thank you for reminding me that I still need to make the trip

No way! That's great, glad I could share then :) I hope you visit now!

Oh wow! I had never heard of this before. Looks extraordinary. Def worth a trip in my opinion.

So Extraordinary!:)

Pont du Gard looks quite impressive and I'm sure it's even more impressive in real life. I think it's totally worth the admission price.

My jaw dropped when I saw it in person! It's unbelievable!

Regardless of the number of people or the duration of the visit, parking is to be paid on site at the automatic pay stations located in front of the buildings of each bank, or by credit card at the exit terminals.

Turn your parking ticket into a yearly subscription, for no extra charge!

Once you have paid the €9 parking fee, you have 14 days to create an online account with your car registration number and convert your parking ticket into an annual subscription. Thanks to our registration plate recognition system, you will be able to come back as many times as you like! 

Pay for parking.

Go to this  web-site within 14 days of payment.  

Create an account by entering an email and a password.

Check emails to finalise account creation.

Go back to the site to enter the car registration number.

Receive an email confirming the subscription. 

Convert my parking ticket

Prices for the educational areas (Museum, Cinema, Ludo centre, Temporary exhibition)

We accept holiday vouchers.

Adult : €8 per person

Reduced rate: €6/pers. For the unemployed and people on benefits

Free : for under 18s, students (only within the family), disabled persons on presentation of proof.

Book a ticket

To find out more about our rates for tourism professionals and groups  click here

To find out about all school prices click here  

Prices for guided tours

We accept holiday vouchers. 

Adult : €15 per person

Reduced rate : €13/pers. For the unemployed and people on benefits

Children : €6/pers. (4 to 17 years).   

Consult the visiting hours

Informations pratiques

Horaires d'ouverture du site et des parkings, toute l'année

08h00 à 00h00

Horaires des espaces culturels

Horaires 2024

Maintenance des espaces culturels du 8 au 19 janvier 2024.

Les espaces culturels sont fermés tous les lundis matin

Les espaces culturels ferment 1 heure plus tard lors des vacances scolaires (hors été)

Novembre – Décembre – Janvier - Février

09h00-17h00

Mars – Octobre

09h00-18h00

Avril – Mai – Juin – Septembre

09h00-19h00

Juillet – Août 

09h00-20h00

Horaires des visites guidées

Pour connaître les horaires des visites guidées et le calendrier des ateliers, veuillez consulter la billetterie.

Accéder à la billetterie

• Billetterie

Fermeture de la billetterie 30 minutes avant la fermeture des espaces

Pour votre confort, nous vous conseillons de vous présenter au plus tard 50 minutes avant la fermeture des espaces.

Mise en lumière du pont

Le monument est mis en lumière tous les soirs en été à la nuit tombée

Haute-saison : (juin à mi-septembre) : mise en lumière en vidéo (+ mapping vidéo en juillet et août)            

Conditions d’accessibilité

Le Site du Pont du Gard est entièrement piéton et libre d'accès pour les personnes venant à pieds ou à vélo. Pour votre confort, nous vous recommandons de vous équiper de chaussures adaptées à la marche et à la découverte du site naturel et culturel du Pont du Gard. Seuls le stationnement, l'entrée aux espaces de découverte et les visites guidées et ateliers sont payants.

Une visite adaptée aux personnes à mobilité réduite

Fidèle à sa mission de service public et toujours désireux d’offrir la possibilité au plus grand nombre de découvrir les merveilles du site, le Pont du Gard met tout en œuvre pour faciliter l’accueil et la visite des personnes à mobilité réduite, dans des conditions optimales. Depuis les parkings, équipés de places réservées, aux facilités de cheminement dans les allées de visite et à la mise à disposition gracieuse de fauteuils roulants, le Pont du Gard a à cœur de veiller à l’accessibilité au monument, mais aussi aux espaces de découvertes proposés par le site et la plupart des événements et spectacles organisés tout au long de l’année.

Ainsi les différents espaces culturels et le restaurant « Les Terrasses » sont équipés d’ascenseurs. Le Musée propose une approche de découverte sensorielle, avec notamment un théâtre radiophonique et d’appréhender de manière tactile tout le savoir-faire technique antique. L'entrée aux espaces culturels est par ailleurs gratuite pour les personnes en situation de handicap.

Seul l'accès à la canalisation située au 3ème étage du monument lors de visites guidées n'est pas adaptée aux PMR, étant soumise à une montée de 80 marches environ et un retour aux travers de chemins de garrigue. 

Le site du Pont du Gard est situé à proximité de l'Autoroute A9 et de la Sortie 23 à Remoulins, rapide d'accès depuis la RN100 - direction Uzès. Une signalétique routière vous indique l'accès à suivre pour la rive droite ou la rive gauche selon votre envie. 

Situation :  •    A 27km de Nîmes  •    A 21km d’Avignon 

Des parkings surveillés mais non gardiennés sont à votre disposition pendant les heures d’ouverture du site.  •    Rive gauche : capacité de 800 places •    Rive droite : capacité de 600 places  Le tarif de stationnement est de 9 €/ voiture à la journée, avec la possibilité de transformer votre ticket de parking en abonnement annuel gratuitement ou de le pré-acheter. Plus d'infos ici

Les gares les plus proches du Site du Pont du Gard sont celles de Nîmes centre, Nîmes Pont du Gard et Avignon centre et Avignon TGV. Des navettes en bus sont proposées depuis Nîmes centre et Avignon. Une liaison TGV Paris-Nîmes s’effectue en 2h50.

NOUVEAUTE 2023 : Afin de favoriser le tourisme durable et les mobilités douces, le Site du Pont du Gard a mis en place un partenariat avec liO Train SNCF qui vous permettra de bénéficier de tarifs réduits sur les visites proposées, sur simple présentation d’un billet liO Train :  •    La visite libre du monument et des espaces de découverte (Musée, Ciné, Ludo et Exposition temporaire) : 6€ au lieu de 8€ pour les adultes / gratuit pour les – de 18 ans ;  •    La visite guidée du monument avec accès au dernier niveau et visite des espaces de découverte : 13€ au lieu de 15€*.  *Sous réserve des disponibilités.  

Comment se rendre au Pont du Gard avec liO Train ?  •    Etape 1 : empruntez un liO Train jusqu’à la gare de Nîmes Centre + un liO Car pour vous rendre au Pont du Gard ;  •    Etape 2 : précisez les dates et les heures souhaitées + indiquez en adresse de départ « Gare de Nîmes, 30 000 Nîmes » et en adresse d’arrivée « VERS – Rond point pont du Gard » ; •    Etape 3 : vous pouvez acheter votre titre de transport liO Car en ligne, en agence commerciale liO Nîmes, à bord des véhicules ou dans les dépositaires. 

Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus, cliquez ici .

•    Ligne 115 au départ d’Avignon et Alès : voir les horaires   •    Ligne 121 au départ de Nîmes : voir les horaires

À savoir pour les autocaristes : un quai de desserte a été aménagé pour vous accueillir. Le stationnement du bus est payant. Plus d'informations auprès de [email protected]

Afin de favoriser le cyclotourisme et de découvrir la région sous un nouvel angle et de manière plus douce, le Pont du Gard a autour de lui de nombreux circuits faciles d’accès pour que vous puissiez venir sur le Site en vélo. 

1ère option : La voie verte de Beaucaire à Uzès  Plus longue voie verte du Gard, elle relie les deux villes d’Art & d’Histoire que sont Beaucaire et Uzès, soit 32km. Cet itinéraire de cyclotourisme passe à proximité directe du Pont du Gard. 

2ème option : La ViaRhôna d’Avignon à Beaucaire  Cet itinéraire cyclable de 815 km qui vous fait découvrir des paysages uniques et singuliers, permet une boucle par le Pont du Gard ! Tout en profitant du cadre exceptionnel de ce parcours retraçant plus de 2 000 ans d’histoire et de richesses patrimoniales, vous pourrez prévoir une halte sur le Site du Pont du Gard en empruntant la ViaRhôna Avignon – Beaucaire.   

Stationnement

Quel que soit le nombre de personnes ou la durée de visite, le stationnement est à régler sur place aux caisses automatiques situées en façade aux bâtiments sur chaque rive ou par carte bancaire aux bornes de sortie.

Transformez votre billet de parking en abonnement annuel, sans supplément !

Une fois que vous avez réglé le tarif du stationnement, élevé à 9€, vous avez 14 jours pour vous créer un compte en ligne avec votre numéro de plaque d’immatriculation et transformer votre billet de stationnement en abonnement annuel. Grâce à notre système de reconnaissance de plaque, revenez autant de fois que vous le souhaitez !

Je paye le stationnement de mon véhicule

Dans les 14 jours après le paiement, je me rends sur le site www.abonnement.pontdugard.fr

Je crée un compte en saisissant un email et un mot de passe

Je consulte mes emails pour finaliser la création de mon compte

Je retourne sur le site pour renseigner ma plaque d’immatriculation

Je reçois un email de confirmation d’abonnement

Transformer mon billet de parking

Tarifs des espaces découverte (Musée, Ciné, Ludo, Exposition temporaire)

Nous acceptons les chèques vacances

Adulte : 8€ par personne

Tarif réduit : 6 €/pers. pour les chômeurs et les bénéficiaires du RSA sur présentation de justificatifs

Gratuit : Pour les moins de 18 ans, les étudiants (dans le cadre familial uniquement), les personnes en situation de handicap sur présentation de justificatifs.

Réserver un billet

Pour connaître tous les tarifs professionnels du tourisme & groupes  rendez-vous ici 

Pour connaître les tarifs scolaires  rendez-vous ici  

Tarifs des visites guidées

Adulte : 15€ par personne

Tarif réduit : 13 €/pers. pour les chômeurs et les bénéficiaires du RSA sur présentation de justificatifs

Enfant : 6 €/pers. (de 4 ans à 17 ans)

Consulter les horaires de visite

Consultez nos offres partenaires pour découvrir toute la richesse du territoire, tout en profitant de bons plans et tarifs réduits

Pour visiter plus de 10 sites culturels :

• Formule 2 jours : 29 €
• Formule 4 jours : 37 €
• Formule 7 jours : 39 €

Ce pass est en vente aux points d'accueil du Site du Pont du Gard. N'hésitez pas à vous renseigner lors de votre visite.

Les lieux à visiter :

Il comprend l’accès aux sites ou prestations suivantes :

• 3 monuments romains de Nîmes (Arènes, Maison Carrée, Tour Magne),
• Musée de la Romanité,
• Carré d’Art,
• Musée des Beaux-Arts,
• Musée des Cultures Taurines,
• Musée du Vieux Nîmes,
• Musée d’Histoire Naturelle,
• Crypte abbatiale de Saint-Gilles 
• Une visite guidée de Nîmes (offre valable pour les visites guidées d'un montant de 8€ et selon le calendrier) ou un parcours en petit train touristique de Nîmes (hors Férias et selon le calendrier),
• L’accès aux espaces culturels du site du Pont du Gard (Musée, Cinéma, Espace Ludo).

Pendant la durée de sa validité, ce Pass donne droit à un accès unique à chaque site.

L'office de tourisme Destination Pays d'Uzès Pont du Gard propose deux pass, incluant l'offre du Pont du Gard.

Le Pass Up découverte

Pour profiter de réductions et avantages toute l’année sur vos activités, loisirs, shopping et dégustations.

Pass UP Découverte : 3,5 €/famille (2 adultes et 2 enfants) – Valable pendant 1 an après activation.

Le Pass Up Essentiel

L’incontournable pour découvrir l’essentiel de la Destination à prix tout doux.

Nouveauté 2024 : Pass UP Essentiel : 30 €/adulte pour 48h et 40€/adulte pour 72h – Le Pass UP Essentiel inclut également toutes les réductions et avantages du Pass UP Découverte pendant la durée de validation (48 ou 72h). 

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Avignon City Pass

Avec l’Avignon City Pass, économisez plus de 50€ sur les incontournables de la Cité des Papes, des accès compris aux musées et monuments d’Avignon et de Villeneuve-lès-Avignon et aux espaces culturel du Pont du Gard, des réductions sur les visites guidées, des promos sur l’achat de certaines activités.

Offre non disponible sur notre billetterie en ligne et sur place - Information auprès de l'office de tourisme d'Avignon

Club des sites du Gard - Ticket Malin : Notre offre : Bénéficiez de tarifs réduits dans les sites partenaires sur présentation de votre billet d'entrée au Pont du Gard. Offre non disponible sur notre billetterie en ligne

Office de Tourisme Cèze-Cévennes : Notre offre : L'office de Tourisme Cèze-Cévennes propose le "Pass Tourisme" au tarif de 2 € / famille qui donne accès à des tarifs réduits et des bons plans auprès de plusieurs prestataires touristiques. Offre non disponible sur notre billetterie en ligne

Aven d'Orgnac et Grotte Chauvet 2 : Notre offre : Tarif réduit sur l'entrée site sur présentation d'un billet d'entrée de l'Aven d'Orgnac ou de la Grotte Chauvet 2. Offre valable 7 jours à partir de la visite et non disponible sur la billetterie en ligne du Site du Pont du Gard.

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