On the drive from Avignon to Nîmes you will learn about Provence and Roman history in the area. At Nîmes there will be photo stops at Jardin de la Fontaine, Maison Carrée, and the Amphitheatre. After getting to know charming, médiéval Uzès, we will visit the incredible Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard. Here you can take in the view from the belvedere or even take a walk across the river right next to the 2000 year old structure. Incredible!
We will start the day in « French Rome » by visiting a beautiful garden fallowing by La Maison Carrée, which is one of the best preserved Roman temples and the Amphitheatre of Nimes constructed in 70 C.E., a short time after the Colosseum of Rome. It’s one of the best-preserved Roman arenas in the world and is still in use today.
Uzès, the first duchy of France, invites walkers and architecture-lovers to discover its old town, which is full of charm and rich in ancient heritage.
Discover the highest Roman bridge in the world and the a masterpiece of the roman architecture. UNESCO listed World Heritage Site.
You will make your own way to the meeting points