Historic Site · Nîmes, France
Pont du Gard
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. Built 50.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Nîmes, France |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Built | 50 |
| Height | Height: 48 m |
| Coordinates | 43.9472° N, 4.5356° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Pont du Gard is known for
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.
About Pont du Gard
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 (Nîmes). It crosses the river Gardon near the town of Vers-Pont-du-Gard in southern France. The Pont du Gard is one of the best preserved Roman aqueduct bridges.
History
The construction of the aqueduct has long been credited to the Roman emperor Augustus's son-in-law and aide, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, around the year 19 BC. At the time, he was serving as aedile, the senior magistrate responsible for managing the water supply of Rome and its colonies. Espérandieu, writing in 1926, linked the construction of the aqueduct with Agrippa's visit to Narbonensis in that year.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Pont du Gard website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Nîmes |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Avignon-Caumont Airport (AVN) |
| Distance from the airport | 18.4 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL) · Montpellier/Méditerranée, France · 38.4 miles away
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) · Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, France · 48.8 miles away
- Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) · Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, France · 125.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pont du Gard?
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.
Where is Pont du Gard located?
Pont du Gard is in Nîmes, France. Its coordinates are 43.9472° N, 4.5356° E.
How do I get to Pont du Gard?
The nearest town is Nîmes, and the nearest airport is Avignon-Caumont Airport (AVN), about 18.4 miles away (straight line).
When was Pont du Gard built?
Pont du Gard was built 50.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_du_Gard — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q189764 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.pontdugard.fr — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.