Organising your visit
How much time should I allow for my visit?

We recommend that you take your time to fully enjoy your visit to the site and the monument. Generally speaking, you should allow at least 1 hour and 30 minutes for a self-guided visit. For a more complete visit of the discovery areas and/or a guided tour, allow at least half a day and ideally the whole day to be able to stroll along the numerous footpaths, on the banks of the Gardon and in the garrigue.

What do you advise me to do when I visit the site?

We recommend that you ideally plan a full day on the site. You can start with a guided tour of the Pont du Gard, which will allow you to cross the third level of the monument, where water circulated in Roman times, in the company of a mediator. Then, a walk on the numerous footpaths, on the banks of the Gardon and in the garrigue will delight young and old. You can have lunch at the Bistrot on the left bank or at the restaurant Les Terrasses on the right bank. Then, we invite you to discover the discovery areas located on the left bank to learn more about the history of the Nîmes aqueduct, the Pont du Gard and the surrounding site: one of the largest interpretation centres of Roman engineering in France opens the doors of its 2,500 m2 museum, the Ludo area for children aged 5 to 12, and its cinema with the projection of a 15-minute film on the history of the monument.
To save time, buy your tickets for the guided tour and the discovery areas online here.

How can I find out about the programme of activities and events on offer at the Pont du Gard on the day of my visit?

Our receptionists can advise you on the spot during your visit to the Pont du Gard site, but we recommend that you consult the agenda section, which will enable you to draw up an à la carte programme for the date of your choice.

Is there free access to the canal, is it difficult for people who have difficulty walking?

Access to the canal is regulated and can only be done within the framework of guided tours accompanied by a mediator from the Pont du Gard site.
Access to the canal is via a flight of approximately 80 steps.
The visit to the canal is not accessible to people with reduced mobility or pushchairs.
Please note: Animals are not allowed.

What payment methods are accepted?

The means of payment accepted at the cash desk are :
- Cash ;
- Bank cheques that can be cleared in France ;
- Bank cards ;
- Holiday vouchers.

How to avoid queues at the ticket office?

To reduce your waiting time at the ticket office, it is advisable to book your tickets for the guided tour and the discovery areas online here.

Can I cycle through the site?

The site is entirely pedestrianised, but cycling is allowed. You can leave your bike in the garage at the entrance. If you leave by the other side to follow your route, you must get off and walk your bike in hand.

Is it possible to visit the Pont du Gard site with my dog?

Dogs are allowed on the site outside and must be kept on a lead.
They are not allowed inside (museum, cinema, games room, bistro, restaurant, etc.)