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The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge built in the first century AD to carry water over 50 km (31 mi) to the Roman colony of Nemausus . [3] It crosses the river Gardon near the town of Vers-Pont-du-Gard in southern France.
Vers-Pont-du-Gard (French pronunciation: [vɛʁs pɔ̃ dy ɡaʁ]; Vèrs in Occitan) is a commune in the Gard department in southern France. The Pont du Gard is located on the territory of the commune.
The name of the new station caused some confusion as it located some 12 km (7.4 mi) from Nîmes itself and 20 km (12.4 mi) from the Pont du Gard. [1] After the project started in 2017, the station was opened on 15 December 2019 although no train operated during the first five days, due to a strike. [2] It was designed by AREP. [3]
Gard contains a part of the Cévennes National Park. There are important Roman architectural remains in Nîmes , as well as the famous Roman aqueduct , the Pont du Gard . Gard is also home to the source of Perrier , a carbonated mineral water sold both in France and internationally on a large scale.
The new contournement Nîmes – Montpellier high-speed rail line opened to passenger service on 15 December 2019 together with a new TGV station at Nîmes-Pont-du-Gard station, located 12 km outside the city. The station is also located on the existing route between Nìmes and Avignon, thus providing connections between the new line and local ...
Pont du Gard, France, a Roman aqueduct built circa 40–60 CE. It is one of France's top tourist attractions and a World Heritage Site. Mathur Aqueduct, India, built in 1966. Aqueducts are bridges constructed to convey watercourses across gaps such as valleys or ravines.
The most famous stretch of the aqueduct is the Pont du Gard, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, [3] which carried fresh water over splendid arches across the Gardon river. Jews were apparently settled there as early as the 5th century. Saint Ferréol, Bishop of Uzès, was said to have admitted them to his table.
Remoulins (French pronunciation: [ʁəmulɛ̃]; Occitan: Remolins) is a commune in the Gard department in southern France.. The town lies on the River Gardon or Gard, and is a short distance downstream of the Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard, in nearby Vers-Pont-du-Gard.