Pont du Gard
CountryFrance
Year Built1st century AD
Total Length274 m
TypeAqueduct
About Pont du Gard
A Roman aqueduct bridge built in the 1st century AD. Three tiers of arches reaching 48.8 m high. Carried water 50 km to Nimes. Built without mortar - stones held by iron clamps. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Over 1 million visitors per year.
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