The Pont du Gard was built shortly before the Christian era to allow the aqueduct of Nîmes (which is almost 50 km long) to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and hydraulic engineers who ...

The bridge itself is 48 metres high and 275 metres long, making it the highest Roman aqueduct still standing today. What makes the Pont du Gard so impressive is the ingenuity and precision of its ...

The popular image many people have of an aqueduct is probably something like the spectacular bridge structure of the Pont du Gard in southern France. These aboveground arches were, in fact ...

The surrounding area is also home to a number of other Roman ruins, including the famous Pont du Gard aqueduct, which is located nearby. The Garabit Viaduct, a colorful railway arch bridge ...