"nothing could well be more Roman."" He commented: The mid-19th-century writer Joseph Méry wrote in his 1853 book ""Les Nuits italiennes, contes nocturnes"" that on seeing the Pont du Gard: Hilaire Belloc wrote in 1928 that: Pont du Gard The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct that crosses the Gardon River near the town of Vers-Pont-du-Gard in southern France. The Pont du Gard, built as three tiers of archways to bring water to the city of Nîmes, is the highest of all elevated Roman aqueducts, and one of the best preserved. It was added to UNESCO's list of"
"houses an aqueduct interpretation centre, developed with funding from European Economic Area grants. Coins minted in Segovia used the aqueduct as a mint mark. Another link between the aqueduct and the mint is that the 16th-century building harnessed water power. Aqueduct of Segovia The Aqueduct of Segovia (or more accurately, the aqueduct bridge) is a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain. With the Pont du Gard in France, it is one of the best-preserved elevated Roman aqueducts. It is the foremost symbol of Segovia, as evidenced by its presence on the city's coat of arms. As the aqueduct lacks a legible"
"Aqueduct of Segovia The Aqueduct of Segovia (or more accurately, the aqueduct bridge) is a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain. With the Pont du Gard in France, it is one of the best-preserved elevated Roman aqueducts. It is the foremost symbol of Segovia, as evidenced by its presence on the city's coat of arms. As the aqueduct lacks a legible inscription (one was apparently located in the structure's ""attic"", or top portion), the date of construction cannot be definitively determined. The general date of the Aqueduct's construction was long a mystery, although it was thought to have been during the"
"Gardon The Gardon or Gard (Occitan and French: ""Gardon, Gard"") is a river in southern France. It is the namesake of the department of Gard. Several of its tributaries are also called ""Gardon"". The Gardon is long, including its longest tributary ""Gardon de Saint-Jean"". It rises in the Cévennes mountain range and flows into the Rhône River (right-side tributary) at Comps, north of Beaucaire, across from Vallabrègues. The Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard and the 16th-century Pont Saint-Nicolas are two historic bridges that cross the Gardon. The Gorges du Gardon, which ends at Pont Saint-Nicolas, is a popular recreation area"
"twinned with: Nîmes Nîmes (; ; Provençal Occitan: ""Nimes"" ) is a city in the Occitanie region of southern France. It is the capital of the Gard department. Nîmes is located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Cévennes mountains. The estimated population of Nîmes is 146,709 (2012). Dubbed the most Roman city outside Italy, Nîmes has a rich history dating back to the Roman Empire when the city was a regional capital, and home to 50,000–60,000 people. Several famous monuments are in Nîmes, such as the Nîmes Arena and the Maison Carrée. Because of this, Nîmes is often referred to"
"Nîmes Nîmes (; ; Provençal Occitan: ""Nimes"" ) is a city in the Occitanie region of southern France. It is the capital of the Gard department. Nîmes is located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Cévennes mountains. The estimated population of Nîmes is 146,709 (2012). Dubbed the most Roman city outside Italy, Nîmes has a rich history dating back to the Roman Empire when the city was a regional capital, and home to 50,000–60,000 people. Several famous monuments are in Nîmes, such as the Nîmes Arena and the Maison Carrée. Because of this, Nîmes is often referred to as the"
"to the source of Perrier, a carbonated mineral water sold both in France and internationally on a large scale. The spring and facility are located just south-east of the commune of Vergèze. Gard Gard (; [gaɾ]) is a department in southern France in the Occitanie region. The department is named after the River Gardon, and the Occitan name of the river has been replacing the French name of the department in recent decades, even among French speakers. ""See also: ""<br> The Gard area was settled by the Romans in classical times. It was crossed by the Via Domitia, which was"
"Gard Gard (; [gaɾ]) is a department in southern France in the Occitanie region. The department is named after the River Gardon, and the Occitan name of the river has been replacing the French name of the department in recent decades, even among French speakers. ""See also: ""<br> The Gard area was settled by the Romans in classical times. It was crossed by the Via Domitia, which was constructed in 118 BC. Gard is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from the ancient province of Languedoc. It was"
"Aqueduct of the Gier The Aqueduct of the Gier (French ""Aqueduc du Gier"") is an ancient Roman aqueduct probably constructed in the 1st century AD to provide water for Lugdunum (Lyon), in what is now eastern France. It is the longest and best preserved of four Roman aqueducts that served the growing capital of the Roman province of Gallia Lugdunensis. It drew its water from the source of the Gier, a small tributary of the Rhone, on the slopes of Mont Pilat, south-west of Lyon. Following a sinuous path, at the aqueduct of the Gier is the longest known of"
"about 50 AD could not have been supplied with water until the Giers aqueduct was complete. In French: Aqueduct of the Gier The Aqueduct of the Gier (French ""Aqueduc du Gier"") is an ancient Roman aqueduct probably constructed in the 1st century AD to provide water for Lugdunum (Lyon), in what is now eastern France. It is the longest and best preserved of four Roman aqueducts that served the growing capital of the Roman province of Gallia Lugdunensis. It drew its water from the source of the Gier, a small tributary of the Rhone, on the slopes of Mont Pilat,"
"around the Pont du Gard is now much quieter due to the removal of vehicle traffic, and the new museum provides a much improved historical context for visitors. The Pont du Gard is today one of France's top five tourist attractions, with 1.4 million visitors reported in 2001. Since it became a tourist destination, many novelists and writers have visited the Pont du Gard and written of the experience. Jean-Jacques Rousseau was overwhelmed when he first visited it in 1738: The novelist Henry James, visiting in 1884, was similarly impressed; he described the Pont du Gard as ""unspeakably imposing, and"
"du Gard. Cimiez Cimiez () is a neighborhood in Nice, southern France. The area contains the Musée Matisse and the ruins of ""Cemenelum"", capital of the Ancient Roman province Alpes Maritimae on the Ligurian coast. ""Cemenelum"" was an important rival of Nice, continuing to exist as a separate city till the time of the Lombard invasions. The ruins include an arena, amphitheatre, thermal baths, and paleochristian basilica. For many years, the Nice Jazz Festival was held on the grounds of the Roman Ruins in July each year (since 2011 the festival moved to the Place Masséna). Close to the ruins"
"the north. Where this crossed the River Gard between Uzes and Remoulins, the spectacular Pont du Gard was built. This is north east of the city. Also, the Maison Carrée is one of the best preserved temples to be found anywhere in the territory of the former Roman Empire; it later inspired the design of the Virginia State Capitol at Richmond. Nothing remains of some other monuments, the existence of which is known from inscriptions or architectural fragments found in the course of excavations. It is known that the town had a civil basilica, a curia, a gymnasium and perhaps"
"Barjac, Gard Barjac is a commune in the Gard department in southern France. The valley of the river Cèze lies to the south, and the river Ardèche is to the north. Barjac is a Renaissance town. The old city centre retains ancient narrow streets, squares and houses of that time. The chateau of the Counts of the Roure, with its stone courtyard, once called the ""Citadel"", has been rebuilt several times from the twelfth century. This imposing edifice now features a library in the former stables, and a cinema in the old kitchens. The chateau is the venue for the"
"Rochefort-du-Gard Rochefort-du-Gard is a commune in the Gard department in southern France. Rochefort-du-Gard is integrated into Occitanie but naturally rooted in Provence. It depends on the economic area of Avignon. With its 42 associations, it enjoys a great number of cultural and sporting events. Nearly 3000 people come to see the ""Grand Aïoli,"" held on the Monday after the village festival. Rochefort-du-Gard is well-renowned for its AOC Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages Signargues, one of the best appellation of the southern part of the Rhône Valley. The different soils, micro-climates and vines provide an ideal habitat for this prestigious appellation. Everything was set in"
"funfair occupies the Place de la Pousterle, and local associations organise outdoor evening meals with live music. A popular event is the running of young bulls through the narrow streets of the town. Roquemaure, Gard Roquemaure (Provençal: ""Recamaulo"") is a small town and commune in the Gard department of southern France. The town lies north of Avignon on the right bank of the Rhône. In the 2012 census the commune had a population of 5,421. Roquemaure was the site of a royal castle during the medieval period but after the French Revolution the castle was dismantled and now only two"
"had to be recovered and used. This suggests that its use has changed throughout this period, despite the abandonment of the seaside resort of Sainte-Roselle. Aqueduct of Luynes The Luynes aqueduct is a former Gallo-Roman bridge aqueduct located in Luynes, France. The remains show a stack of five arches and it is the most famous Roman monument in the Department of Indre-et-Loire, despite its modest dimensions. It is also one of the best preserved of the Northern aqueducts. It was classified a historical monument in 1862 and is owned by the town of Luynes. It originally had a total length"
"level floods that damaged many of its bridges including the Pont Saint-Nicolas, which has since been fully restored. The river today shows few signs of the floods. La Grand-Combe and Alès are situated on the ""Gardon d'Alès"", the major left tributary. Gardon The Gardon or Gard (Occitan and French: ""Gardon, Gard"") is a river in southern France. It is the namesake of the department of Gard. Several of its tributaries are also called ""Gardon"". The Gardon is long, including its longest tributary ""Gardon de Saint-Jean"". It rises in the Cévennes mountain range and flows into the Rhône River (right-side tributary)"
"Aqueduct of Luynes The Luynes aqueduct is a former Gallo-Roman bridge aqueduct located in Luynes, France. The remains show a stack of five arches and it is the most famous Roman monument in the Department of Indre-et-Loire, despite its modest dimensions. It is also one of the best preserved of the Northern aqueducts. It was classified a historical monument in 1862 and is owned by the town of Luynes. It originally had a total length of , almost in a straight line, including of raised causeway. Its underground portion, and in particular its final journey, passes the hamlet of Villeronde."
"bridges. Some substantial remains of the above-ground works can still be seen today, such as the so-called ""Pont Rue"" that stretches for hundreds of metres around Vers and still stands up to high. Other surviving parts include the Pont de Bornègre, three arches carrying the aqueduct across a stream; the Pont de Sartanette, near the Pont du Gard, which covers across a small valley; and three sections of aqueduct tunnel near Sernhac, measuring up to long. However, the Pont du Gard is by far the best preserved section of the entire aqueduct. Built on three levels, the Pont is high"
"crater of the Antiquity, that was probably imported by Celtic aristocrats from Greece. The region of Gaul () came under the rule of the Roman Empire from the first century BC to the fifth century AD. Southern France, and especially Provence and Languedoc, is known for its many intact Gallo-Roman monuments. Lugdunum, modern Lyon, was at the time of the Roman Empire the largest city outside Italy and gave birth to two Roman Emperors. The city still boasts some Roman remains including a Theater. Monumental works from this period include the amphitheater in Orange, Vaucluse, the ""Maison Carrée"" at Nîmes"
"aqueduct rises in Biot and eventually joins the coast below the RN7 and the railway track at the Fort Carré. It was discovered and restored in the 18th century by the Chevalier d'Aguillon for supplying the modern city. The aqueduct called the Bouillide or Clausonnes rises near the town of Valbonne. Monumental remains of aqueduct bridges are located in the neighbourhood of Fugaret, in the forest of Valmasque and near the town of Vallauris. Like most Roman towns Antipolis possessed these buildings for shows and entertainment. A Roman theatre is attested by the tombstone of the child ""Septentrion"". The inscription"
"altitude of less than between Aix-en-Provence and the Etang de Berre. The project's chief engineer, Franz Mayor de Montricher, rejected the proposal of a bridge-trap and decided instead to build an aqueduct where the escarpments on either side of the valley were closest at : this would become the Roquefavour Aqueduct at Ventabren, inspired by the Roman architectural work Pont du Gard. Since then, the Roquefavour Aqueduct, which is long, has been regarded as one of the main tourist attractions of the Aix-en-Provence region. The canal is mostly constructed of concrete, although some portions are created from stone or brick."
"notable are a stretch of canal bypassing the town of Aigues-Mortes with its railway swing bridge and a direct canal link to the port of Sète eliminating the passage of lifting and swing bridges in Frontignan and Sète. Canal du Rhône à Sète The Canal du Rhône à Sète (lit. ""canal from the Rhône to Sète"") is a canal in southern France, which connects the Étang de Thau in Sète to the Rhône River in Beaucaire, Gard. The canal is made up of two previously constructed canals, the Canal des Étangs and Canal de Beaucaire. It connects with the Canal"
"largely preserved architecture. Several façades are remarkable. The towns contains a notable museum of contemporary art, the Musée Albert-André, founded in 1868 as well as an archaeological museum with a collection of artifacts found mainly in nearby Roman sites. The shoegaze music band named Alcest is from this city. Bagnols-sur-Cèze is twinned with: Bagnols-sur-Cèze Bagnols-sur-Cèze () is a commune in the Gard department in the Occitanie région in southern France. A small regional center, Bagnols-sur-Cèze was quite certainly a Roman town (the name of the town comes from the Latin ""balnearius"" meaning baths) before the main part was built in"
"Roquemaure in 1442. Sauveterre, Gard Sauveterre is a commune in the Gard department in southern France. The village is located between the towns of Villeneuve-les-Avignon in the south and Roquemaure in the north, and bounded by the Rhône River in the east, and the commune of Pujaut in the west. The village is primarily a farming community, with a dozen or so shops providing essential local foodstuffs and services, including bakeries, a hairdresser, a grocery, a video rental, two bar-restaurants, a car repair garage, a post office, the town hall and community centre, and a small modern housing development. The"
"Pont Ambroix The Pont Ambroix or Pont d'Ambrussum (French for ""Ambrussum Bridge"") was a 1st-century BC Roman bridge in the south of France which was part of the Via Domitia. It crossed the Vidourle at Ambrussum, between today's Gallargues-le-Montueux in the Gard department and Villetelle in the Hérault department. In the High Middle Ages, a chapel devoted to St Mary was added to the structure. Today, only one of the original eleven arches remains in the middle of the river. Ambrussum contains three archaeological sites of international importance: the Colline de Devès which was first occupied in 2300 BCE and"
"Saint-Jean-du-Gard Saint-Jean-du-Gard is a commune in the Gard department in southern France. This city of the Cévennes, first mentioned in a 12th-century papal bull (""San Johannis de Gardonnenca cum villa""), was very much influenced by Protestantism in the 16th century and became the Mecca of the camisards' resistance. Thanks to the silk industry, the village experienced a period of prosperity that lasted from the 19th century to the 20th century. This city now owes much of its economy to tourism. A heritage railway runs from Saint-Jean-du-Gard to Anduze with a stop at the Bambouseraie de Prafrance, which attracts 150,000 tourists"
"walls, a staircase leads to a small Romanesque chapel with a charming, sculpted tympanum, and then to the musée Auguste Jacquet. The museum has exhibits on the region's archaeology (dating back more than 40,000 years) and popular arts and traditions. The castle is owned by the commune and is open to the public. It has been listed since 1875 as a ""monument historique"" by the French Ministry of Culture. Château de Beaucaire The Château de Beaucaire (Provençal: ""Castèu de Bèucaire"") is a ruined castle in the ""commune"" of Beaucaire in the Gard ""département"" of France. The existing structures date from"
"the oppidum. The museum designed by Michel Goroneskoul opened on 25 June 2011. Ambrussum Ambrussum is a Roman archaeological site in Villetelle, Hérault ""département"", in southern France. It is close to the modern town Lunel, between Nîmes and Montpellier. Ambrussum is notable for its museum, its staging post on the Via Domitia, its bridge ""Pont Ambroix"" over the Vidourle, painted by Gustave Courbet, and for its ""oppidum"" (fortified village). Its history of settlement spanned 400 years. The whole site is still being excavated. A lower settlement prone to flooding was a staging post for travellers on the Via Domitia and"
"Notre-Dame de la Garde Notre-Dame de la Garde (literally: Our Lady of the Guard) is a Catholic basilica in Marseille, France, and the city's best-known symbol. The site of a popular Assumption Day pilgrimage, it is the most visited site in Marseille. It was built on the foundations of an ancient fort at the highest natural point in Marseille, a limestone outcropping on the south side of the Old Port of Marseille. Construction of the basilica began in 1852 and lasted for 21 years. It was originally an enlargement of a medieval chapel, but was transformed into a new structure"
"Roquemaure, Gard Roquemaure (Provençal: ""Recamaulo"") is a small town and commune in the Gard department of southern France. The town lies north of Avignon on the right bank of the Rhône. In the 2012 census the commune had a population of 5,421. Roquemaure was the site of a royal castle during the medieval period but after the French Revolution the castle was dismantled and now only two towers remain. In the 18th century Roquemaure was the centre of attempts to regulate the production of wine in the area and the term ""Côte du Rhône"" was coined. The town is infamous"
"wells that had caused outbreaks of cholera in the past. The G Brassens Centre was built in 1984 and provides facilities for recreational, educational and other activities. For the past thirty years, an annual horse fair has been held in the village in September. Fourques, Gard Fourques () is a commune and a village in the southeastern corner of the Gard department in southern France, some north of Arles. The village is located at the confluence of the Rhone and the Little Rhone and sprang up adjoining a bridge across the latter built by the Romans. A historic suspension bridge"