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Il est possible de découvrir le Pont du Gard en navigant tranquillement, sans bruit sur le Gardon. Différents loueurs de canoë vous proposent de nombreux choix de descentes sous le Pont du Gard, Remoulins et Fournès de 7 à 27 km dans les gorges naturelles du Gardon, zone protégée Natura 2 000. Les niveaux varient en termes de difficultés et d'accessibilité. Elles sont pour certaines faisables avec des enfants dès 6 ans. Infos pratiques : www.kayak-vert.com - www.natu-rando.com - www.canoe-collias.com.

Dès le mois de juin, les berges du Gardon sont aménagées en plages afin de permettre aux estivants et locaux de passer quelques heures de farniente et baignade au bord de la rivière, face au mythique pont du Gard .

Chaque année au mois de juillet, la ville se transforme et accueille le « festival ». Mais il existe en réalité deux festivals distincts. Le premier, le « IN », celui créé par Jean Vilar en 1947, est l'un des plus anciens et des plus célèbres festivals de théâtre et des arts de la scène au monde. Il présente pendant 3 semaines des créations contemporaines, souvent d'avant-garde et investit les lieux les plus prestigieux de la ville : la Cour d'honneur du Palais des Papes , la cour du lycée Saint Joseph, l'Opéra… En réponse à ce festival « officiel » s'est créé depuis 1966 et sous l'impulsion d'André Bénedetto un autre festival, plus « spontané », empreint de l'esprit 68. C'est le festival « OFF », l'un des plus grands festivals de compagnies indépendantes au monde. Chaque année, près de 2 000 spectacles sont joués au festival off. De 9h du matin à minuit, c'est l'effervescence culturelle dans toute la ville d'Avignon ! Infos pratiques : festival « In » : www.festival-avignon.com Festival off : www.avignonleoff.com.

It is the most grandiose part of an aqueduct which led, over 50 km, the waters of Uzès to Nîmes. If Rome had 1,000 baths at the height of its glory, it is understandable that the Romans, having set their sights on Nîmes, could not be content with the Fontaine source.To find the 20,000 m3 needed each day for the capital of the Augustan colony, they went, in the middle of the 1st century, to the source of the Eure, near Uzès.Through scrubland and ditches, ancient engineers had to build a succession of bridges and tunnels to reach Nîmes.The resulting Aqueduct travels 50 kilometers with a total drop of only 17 meters!!The feat says a lot about the quality of the builders, just like the most famous of the works on the route, the Pont du Gard and its 49 arches.Classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is a book of records all by itself.At its summit 275 meters long, 49 high, blocks some of which exceed 2m3 and in total no doubt more than 50,000 tonnes of stones, it was designed to successfully withstand the wild floods of the Gardon.Today, the site, harmoniously laid out with a museum, exhibitions, films, children's area and media library, hands down the promise of an unforgettable visit.Guided tours: PLEASE NOTE LIMITED PLACES.In addition to the day pass or as a single product, it is possible to take a guided tour of the Bridge for a privileged discovery of the Roman canals.During the visit, the group is guided to the last level of the monument, in the channel where the water circulated during the operation of the aqueduct.Several formulas: From the visit intended for the general public, canalization and Bridge (1h30) to those intended for groups, Bridge and museum (1h30) or to the remains of the aqueduct (2h), several formulas are available to you.Guided tours by reservation from 20 people, wearing a mask is compulsory.Audio guides:They allow visitors to make an original visit, in complete autonomy, of the Pont du Gard and its immediate surroundings. Available in French and English (duration 1h30).USEFUL INFORMATION : An accessible pricing policy:Today, the site, harmoniously laid out with a museum, exhibitions, films and outdoor natural spaces, holds the promise of an unforgettable visit.An accessible cultural pricing policy, with an entry ticket including all of the site's spaces and all services, including parking.Youth is at the heart of the site's cultural policy, those under 18 are the site's guests (free entry).The Pont du Gard site is open all year round.Discovery areas and shops.Site opening hours 2022:- 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from January to March- 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from April to May- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in June- from 9:00 a.m. to 00:00 a.m. in July and August- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in September- 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from October to November- 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in DecemberThe ticket office closes 30 minutes before the spaces close.For your comfort, we advise you to arrive no later than 50 minutes before the spaces close.Parking: *Closure of the left bank car park at 7:30 p.m., in July and AugustThe car parks on the right bank and left bank are supervised and included in the site entrance ticket. They are exclusively reserved for customers of the site.Restoration.The Rive Gauche café is open all year round. Les Terrasses from Easter to the end of September. The terrace of the old mill (fast food), in summer.Right bank bistro from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in summer.

 A few meters from the Pont du Gard, the largest interpretation center in France on the multidisciplinary Roman genius tells you the story of the ancient aqueduct of Nîmes. Models, full-scale reconstructions, virtual tours, multimedia screens, atmospheres and sound theater accompany you on this journey back in time! When from the heights of its millennia, the Pont du Gard contemplates and amazes you… all it takes is a few steps on the left bank below for the Museum to nourish the curiosity aroused in you by this immense stone vessel. Come and satisfy your thirst for understanding without letting go of your taste for aesthetics in this vast multimedia space where scale 1 reconstructions and virtual atmospheres coexist. A real stroll along the water and time, the visit will immerse you in the heart of the exotic world of Roman antiquity. Discover the construction of a work of art mixing art and techniques. The transport of water through the Roman Empire A giant light map will allow you to identify the main aqueducts of the Roman Empire. The construction site, as if you were there Between reflection, plan and techniques, the full-scale restitution of the quarries, the canal, and two arches on the third floor of the Pont du Gard is the most spectacular element of this thematic space. The aqueduct of Nîmes Dominating the exhibition, a giant screen reveals the entire route taken by the water pipeline. Filmed at low altitude, this documentary retraces the layout of the aqueduct from the source to the water tower. Weekly closing: Monday morning.