📜 Ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985.🔍 Masterpiece of Roman engineering, spanning the Gard River in southern France.🏛️ Standing 49 meters high, it's one of the best-preserved three-story bridges, built in the 1st century AD.# Why Go✨ Explore this exceptional UNESCO World Heritage site and witness one of the best-preserved Roman aqueducts globally.🌉 Admire the impressive three-tiered arched bridge and discover Roman engineering marvels.🧠 Learn about its construction and history at the underground museum.🏞️ Explore the natural surroundings, newly adapted at the turn of the millennium, and extensive walking paths.🛶 Enjoy swimming or kayaking in the Gardon river.👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly with educational spaces and workshops.# Why Avoid⚠️ Guided visits to the 3rd tier are not suitable for people with reduced mobility (80 steps).# Tips📍 Located between Nîmes, Uzès, and Avignon in the Occitanie region.🏗️ Built in the 1st century CE using primitive pulley and lever technology with minimal mortar.📏 Originally 360m long, the top level now measures 273m.👟 Good walking shoes recommended for pedestrian site.🐕 Dogs allowed on outdoor site (on leash), not in indoor venues.🏊♀️ Bring swimwear and swimming shoes for the pebbled river.# Cost💰 Site access free, parking €9, Discovery Areas Adult €8, Guided Tours Adult €15.# Hours🕒 Site/car park daily 08:00-00:00; cultural venues vary seasonally, closed Nov-Feb.# 🅿️ Parking🅿️ Supervised car parks (1400 spaces) available for €9/day.🔌 Electric charging stations on left bank.🎫 Parking ticket convertible to free annual pass.# 🚻 Toilets🚻 Toilets available in the central building.
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