Pont du Gard
N 43° 56.889 E 004° 32.037
31T E 623090 N 4867257
The sole objective for the aqueduct was to carry a section of the channels and pipes that in total stretched over 50km from the abundant spring waters of the Eure to the water tower (Castellum) in Nîmes.
Waymark Code: WM2BC9
Location: Occitanie, France
Date Posted: 10/07/2007
Views: 108
Nîmes was one of the greatest cities in Gaul when it became a colony under Roman law in 45 B.C.
The city's water requirements had previously been met by the Nemausus spring but construction of an aqueduct enabled Nîmes to flourish around a prestigious urban development including fountains, spas, sewage networks, monuments and thus acquire much sought after prestige.
Nîmes aqueduct was a major construction operation that took some 15 years to build between 40 and 60 A.D., under the empires of Claude and Nero.
Access to the bridge is free of charge, however, parking costs €5.00
A visitor to this site could well spend the entire day between visiting the related museum, watching the film, visiting the "Memories of the Garrige" exhibition and hiking in the area.
(Some text taken from associated website)
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: Free
Opening days/times:
24 x 7
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Completely intact or reconstructed
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