Small town Gard, Vers-Pont-du-Gard is crossed by the Gardon and is located in the triangle Avignon-Nîmes-Uzès where is located the famous Pont du Gard. Its name, the commune pulls it from a local stone called "Pierre de Vers" and used in the aqueduct built by the Romans in the first century and crossing the village. Moreover, a stone quarry is still visible and active today.
The Roman aqueduct which brought fresh water to Nîmes passes in the village, one can see vestiges there.
The village is almost entirely made of stone houses, it has a lot of character.
In the eleventh century, the village took another face with the construction of a castle and houses huddled around him and the church. The aqueduct was gone. Later in history, the town is moving towards silk weaving and is its main activity.
This village is famous for its asparagus in the spring, as well as for its cherries from May to July. You can also taste wine.
In August, it is the festival of the village with traditional bull releases in the streets, balls, petanque competitions and cycling race.