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Vers-Pont-du-Gard

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Gard

Vers-Pont-du-Gard - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Gard
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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.

Geographical information

MunicipalityVers-Pont-du-Gard
Postcode30210
Latitude43.9670879 (N 43° 58’ 2”)
Longitude4.5240500 (E 4° 31’ 27”)
AltitudeFrom 15m to 192m
Surface area19.14 km²
Population1818 inhabitants
Density94 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureNîmes (33 km, 34 min)
Insee code30346
IntercommunalityCC du Pont du Gard
DepartmentGard
TerritoryLanguedoc-Roussillon
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Argilliers3 km (5 min)
Castillon-du-Gard3.2 km (6 min)
Remoulins5.5 km (8 min)
Collias6.5 km (10 min)
Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard7.3 km (11 min)
Saint-Maximin7.7 km (10 min)
Saint-Hilaire-d'Ozilhan7.8 km (11 min)
Valliguières8.4 km (13 min)
Fournès9.7 km (14 min)
Sernhac9.9 km (15 min)
Sanilhac-Sagriès11.3 km (17 min)
Saint-Siffret11.5 km (15 min)
Lédenon11.5 km (16 min)
Pouzilhac12.1 km (16 min)

Things to see and do

A marvel of Antiquity, a grandiose building erected in the 1st century, the Pont du Gard, set in a superb setting, deserves almost a halt in Provence.

It is therefore a town full of history that surrenders to you. The famous Pont du Gard is undoubtedly the most awaited monument and acclaimed by the visitors. Indeed, this imposing building, bridge-aqueduct, is composed of no less than three levels. You will not be able to see the eight quarries used for the construction of this monument and the Roman roads leading to it. The memory of the weaving of silk passes by visiting the three washhouses then dedicated to this work at the time: the Grand-Font dating from 1882, Font d'Izière and Misserand as well as the Fountain of the Frogs. Other vestiges of the past to visit absolutely, the castle of Saint-Privat, the chapel and its gardens. Nestled along the Gardon, it can be visited by appointment. The chapel of Saint-Pierre will also retain your attention. The heart of the village, planted with old stones, is worth the detour and will not fail to charm you.

Nature is also a huge playground in which you can express yourself totally. Hiking and mountain biking are on the program of your stay. Many circuits are at your disposal, including the trails of the Pierre du Pont du Gard, in order to discover the fauna and the surrounding flora. You will not fail to notice along the roads, round constructions forming small shelters. These are the capitals. Always continuing your walk, you will see the "planted stone", a menhir adorned with a sun. The road will lead you to the "step of faraoun" where according to legend, the horse of Pharaoh visiting the region, would have left its mark. A little further on, the statue of Notre-Dame du Gardon stands on the hill overlooking Vers and Castillon.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

Photos

Pont du Gard
Pont du Gard
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The bridge seen between the vegetation (© JE)
The bridge seen between the vegetation (© JE)
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Chaussée du Pont du Gard (© JE)
Chaussée du Pont du Gard (© JE)
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The Pont du Gard, wonder of Antiquity
The Pont du Gard, wonder of Antiquity
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The aqueduct of the pont du Gard (© JE)
The aqueduct of the pont du Gard (© JE)
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The bridge seen from the upstream side (© JE)
The bridge seen from the upstream side (© JE)
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The washhouse
The washhouse
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The Roman bridge (© JE)
The Roman bridge (© JE)
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Fireflies evening at the Pont du Gard
Fireflies evening at the Pont du Gard
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The Roman bridge (© JE)
The Roman bridge (© JE)
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The village
The village
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The Pont du Gard
The Pont du Gard
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The Roman bridge (© JE)
The Roman bridge (© JE)
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The bridge seen from the upstream side (© JE)
The bridge seen from the upstream side (© JE)
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The Town Hall
The Town Hall
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The washhouse
The washhouse
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The Saint-Pierre church
The Saint-Pierre church
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Pont du Gard
Pont du Gard
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Le Gard
Le Gard
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 12°C - Max. 21°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 19°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 23°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Paintball on 4 grounds with theme parties
Entertainment25 € to 60 € Vers-Pont-du-Gard
Fast-track ticket for the Pont du Gard with access to the museum - 30 minutes from Avignon
Culture and education6 € Vers-Pont-du-Gard
Canoe-kayaking in the Gardon Gorges
Sports sensations13 € to 25 € Collias (3.4 km)
Canoeing in the Gardon Gorges
Sports sensations12 € to 25 € Collias (4 km)
Photo adventure in the Gardon Gorges on an electric bike
Nature and the great outdoors99 € to 445 € Uzès (9.7 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The Hermitage
HikeEasy3:00Collias (3.8 km)
Dolmens walk
HikeEasy1:45Barjac (40 km)
Fountains of Pernes
Village visitEasy2:00Pernes-les-Fontaines (43 km)
From the Spring to the Venice of Provence
Cycling itineraryEasy2:00L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (43 km)
Dentelles de Montmirail Massif
HikeEasy2:00Gigondas (45 km)

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