Pont-du-Gard tourism and travel guide

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Visit Pont-du-Gard: highlights and tourist information

Pont-du-Gard is situated in the Gard department and Occitanie region.

Attractions in Pont-du-Gard

The Pont-du-Gard is a 2000 year old Roman aquaduct, an extraordinary feat of engineering and one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Europe: Pont du Gard

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Pont-du-Gard in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Pont du Gard at 2 km and Castillon-du-Gard at 3 km.

Pont-du-Gard, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Pont du Gard

Ancient Monument at 2 km (direction south-south-east)

The Pont-du-Gard is a 2000 year old Roman aquaduct, an extraordinary feat of engineering...

See Pont du Gard guide

Castillon-du-Gard

at 3 km (direction east)

Castillon-du-Gard is a small village with a charming medieval centre to explore...

See Castillon-du-Gard guide

Cathedral of Saint-Theodorit in Uzès

Cathedral at 10 km (direction west-north-west)

The Cathedral Saint-Théodorit is an impressive church that combines elements from the 12th century,...

See Cathedral of Saint-Theodorit in Uzès guide

Uzès medieval garden and towers

Garden at 10 km (direction west-north-west)

The medieval garden and towers in Uzès are an interesting visit, with lovely views...

See Uzès medieval garden and towers guide

Uzes

at 10 km (direction west-north-west)

The medieval centre of Uzes is interesting to explore, then perhaps visit the extensive...

See Uzes guide

Saint-Victor-la-Coste

at 14 km (direction north-east)

Saint-Victor-la-Coste in Languedoc-Roussillon has several historic monuments including an ancient castle on the hill...

See Saint-Victor-la-Coste guide

Tour Magne in Nimes

Ancient Monument at 17 km (direction west-south-west)

Tour Magne is a Roman fortified tower in the Jardins de la Fontaine in...

See Tour Magne in Nimes guide

Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres

at 17 km (direction east-north-east)

Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres is a small historic village with several imposing historic monuments in the Gard...

See Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres guide

Nimes

at 19 km (direction south-west)

Nimes contains some of the most complete ancient Roman monuments to be seen anywhere...

See Nimes guide

Maison Carrée at Nimes

Ancient Monument at 20 km (direction south-west)

Maison Carrée is an impressive 2000 year old Roman Temple in the heart of...

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Carré d'Art at Nimes

Museum at 20 km (direction south-west)

The Carré d'Art in Nimes is a Norman Foster designed building that houses the...

See Carré d'Art at Nimes guide

Amphitheatre in Nimes

Ancient Monument at 20 km (direction south-west)

Built in the First century AD the amphitheatre in Nimes is one of the...

See Amphitheatre in Nimes guide

Museum Romanite in Nimes

Museum at 20 km (direction south-west)

The Museum Romanite celebrates the history of Nimes, with an emphasis on the Roman...

See Museum Romanite in Nimes guide

Jardins de la Fontaine

Garden at 20 km (direction south-west)

The Jardins de la Fontaine is a lovely park and garden and home...

See Jardins de la Fontaine guide

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Reserve excursions near Pont-du-Gard

Map of places to visit near Pont-du-Gard

Markets in and near Pont-du-Gard

• Remoulins: market Friday (5km)
• Uzes: market Saturday (10km)
• Marguerittes: market Saturday (13km)
• Aramon: market Wednesday (15km)
• Manduel: market Wednesday (17km)
• Nimes: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Monday all day & Friday (19km)
• Beaucaire: market Thursday & Sunday (20km)
• Villeneuve-les-Avignon: market Thursday (22km)
• Roquemaure: market Tuesday (22km)
• Bagnols-sur-Ceze: market Wednesday (23km)

More information about Pont-du-Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon

Tourist attractions near Pont-du-Gard, France

What to do at Pont-du-Gard? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Pont-du-Gard.

Grand sites of France

• Pont du Gard (2km)
• Camargue (37km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (39km)

Heritage sites

• Avignon Centre (23km)
• Orange Roman Theatre (30km)
• Saint-Gilles ancienne abbatialle (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
• Roman Arles (33km)
• Arles église St Honorat (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (34km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Roque-sur-Ceze (25km)
• Baux-de-Provence (33km)
• Aigueze (38km)
• Seguret (48km)

National Monuments

• Fort Saint-Andre (22km)
• Montmajour Abbey (31km)
• Glanum (32km)
• Towers and fortifications of Aigues-Mortes (52km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Beaucaire (20km)
• Pernes-les-Fontaines (43km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Alpilles (35km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes) (10km)
• Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Repos de Montfavet (Avignon) (23km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Montmajour (Arles) (31km)
• Eglise et cloitres de Saint Trophime, Eglise de Saint-Honorat des Alycamps (Arles) (33km)
• Collégiale Notre Dame des Anges (Sorgues) (45km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (47km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (53km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins de la Fontaine (19km)
• Jardin aquatique « Aux fleurs de l'eau (24km)
• Jardin du château de Brantes (28km)
• Jardin de l'Alchimiste (41km)
• Bambouseraie de Prafrance (45km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Nimes (19km)
• Villeneuve-les-Avignon (22km)
• Avignon (23km)
• Saint-Gilles (33km)
• Arles (33km)
• Sommieres (41km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Cascades du Sautadet (25km)
• Etang de Scamandre (41km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (41km)
• Gorges de l'Ardèche (43km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (43km)
• Grotte de la Cocaliere (48km)
• Dentelles de Montmirail (49km)

Towns of Art and history

• Uzes (10km)
• Carpentras (43km)
• Vaison-la-Romaine (54km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ales (39km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (46km)

Geography and distances

Pont-du-Gard is in the south of France at 19 kilometres from Nimes, the department capital (general information: Pont-du-Gard is 569 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Pont-du-Gard from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Argilliers, Castillon-du-Gard, Collias, Flaux, Ledenon, Remoulins, Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard, Saint-Hilaire-d'Ozilhan, Saint-Maximin, Saint-Siffret and Valliguieres.

This page in French: Visiter Pont-du-Gard