Discover the Pont du Gard during your camping holiday
The Pont du Gard was once used to carry water from Uzès to Nîmes. At 49 metres high, it is the highest bridge-aqueduct ever built by the Romans.
Partly destroyed, the bridge now stretches 360 metres in its longest section (compared to 50 kilometres at its origin). Built of limestone blocks from the surrounding area, its yellow hues are light and warm and its large arches give it a slender and elegant appearance. The titanic work involved in its construction is still astonishing today. In summer, the walk along the remains of the aqueduct, which spans the Gardon, is refreshing and pleasant, as is resting in the shade of the arches. Discovery areas, including the museum, the cinema and temporary exhibitions, extend the visit to the bridge. It has been listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1985.
Where to stay?
In order to organise your camping holiday in the Gard and your trip to the Gard bridge, we have selected some campsites in Vers-Pont-du-Gard.
Practical information:
The Pont du Gard is free to visit all year round.
Opening hours: Site: January to March from 9 am to 8 pm, April to December from 8 am to midnight
Museum area: every day except Monday morning. January/February: 9 am to 5 pm. March/October: from 9 am to 5.30 pm. April/May/June/September: 9 am to 6.30 pm. July/August: 9am to 7.30pm. November/December: 9 am to 4.30 pm
Prices 2022 Discovery Areas: Adults: €6.50, reduced rate: €5, free for under 18s.
Parking: 9€ / day
Contact details:
400 Route du Pont du Gard
30210 Vers-Pont-du-Gard
Tel. +33 (0)4 66 37 50 99
Website: pontdugard.fr