Pont du Gard

They estimate that the construction of the Pont du Gard required the work of a thousand men who, for nearly five years, dedicated themselves to the Roman Empire's dream of grandeur.

It is the tallest bridge ever built in antiquity. To create the central arch spanning the Gardon River, they crafted one of the largest wooden centring structures in the world. It is the only example of a three-tiered aqueduct still standing.

It is UNESCO World Heritage Listed - this is because it meets three criteria:

1) A masterpiece of human creative genius.
2) A unique and exceptional testimony to Roman civilisation.
3) An outstanding example of a type of construction and architectural and technical ensemble, aqueducts, illustrating a significant period in human history: the Roman period.

The site is amazing, with beautiful parks surrounding it, complete with picnic tables and lawns. Well worth a visit.Read more