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Roman TOUR MAGNE
The Tour Magne, that is to say the Great Tower, is the only vestige of the ancient Augustean enclosure. It stands on the highest point of the city, Mont Cavalier, dominates the whole plain and attracts communication routes towards it. Although reduced to one floor, the Magne tower, the main building of the Augustan enclosure (15-16 BC) allows from the top of its 33 meters, accessible by an internal staircase, the most beautiful view of Nîmes and its surroundings.Hours 9:30 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. >> Last entry: 30 minutes before the Tour Magne closes.
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Very beautiful monument at the top of the Jardin de la Fontaine, giving a beautiful panorama, being the highest point in Nîmes.
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Le Site du Pont du Gard
It is the most grandiose part of an aqueduct which led, over 50 km, the waters of Uzès to Nîmes. If Rome had 1,000 baths at the height of its glory, it is understandable that the Romans, having set their sights on Nîmes, could not be content with the Fontaine source.To find the 20,000 m3 needed each day for the capital of the Augustan colony, they went, in the middle of the 1st century, to the source of the Eure, near Uzès.Through scrubland and ditches, ancient engineers had to build a succession of bridges and tunnels to reach Nîmes.The resulting Aqueduct travels 50 kilometers with a total drop of only 17 meters!!The feat says a lot about the quality of the builders, just like the most famous of the works on the route, the Pont du Gard and its 49 arches.Classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is a book of records all by itself.At its summit 275 meters long, 49 high, blocks some of which exceed 2m3 and in total no doubt more than 50,000 tonnes of stones, it was designed to successfully withstand the wild floods of the Gardon.Today, the site, harmoniously laid out with a museum, exhibitions, films, children's area and media library, hands down the promise of an unforgettable visit.Guided tours: PLEASE NOTE LIMITED PLACES.In addition to the day pass or as a single product, it is possible to take a guided tour of the Bridge for a privileged discovery of the Roman canals.During the visit, the group is guided to the last level of the monument, in the channel where the water circulated during the operation of the aqueduct.Several formulas: From the visit intended for the general public, canalization and Bridge (1h30) to those intended for groups, Bridge and museum (1h30) or to the remains of the aqueduct (2h), several formulas are available to you.Guided tours by reservation from 20 people, wearing a mask is compulsory.Audio guides:They allow visitors to make an original visit, in complete autonomy, of the Pont du Gard and its immediate surroundings. Available in French and English (duration 1h30).USEFUL INFORMATION : An accessible pricing policy:Today, the site, harmoniously laid out with a museum, exhibitions, films and outdoor natural spaces, holds the promise of an unforgettable visit.An accessible cultural pricing policy, with an entry ticket including all of the site's spaces and all services, including parking.Youth is at the heart of the site's cultural policy, those under 18 are the site's guests (free entry).The Pont du Gard site is open all year round.Discovery areas and shops.Site opening hours 2022:- 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from January to March- 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from April to May- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in June- from 9:00 a.m. to 00:00 a.m. in July and August- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in September- 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from October to November- 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in DecemberThe ticket office closes 30 minutes before the spaces close.For your comfort, we advise you to arrive no later than 50 minutes before the spaces close.Parking: *Closure of the left bank car park at 7:30 p.m., in July and AugustThe car parks on the right bank and left bank are supervised and included in the site entrance ticket. They are exclusively reserved for customers of the site.Restoration.The Rive Gauche café is open all year round. Les Terrasses from Easter to the end of September. The terrace of the old mill (fast food), in summer.Right bank bistro from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in summer.
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Magnificent site. An unmissable monument open all day. Do not miss the illuminations throughout the summer. During the day, you can refresh yourself as well as make the canoe crossing from Collias to the Pont du Gard.
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Le Musée de la Romanité
Discover, as soon as you enter the museum, in the center of the atrium, the ancient pediment that adorned the entrance to the source sanctuary, at the origin of the city ... A monumental projection brings its remains back to life and takes you on an incredible journey to the heart of Romanism, nearly 2000 years ago ... The Musée de la Romanité invites you on a journey through time to discover Nîmes, “French Rome”, thanks to multimedia devices, augmented reality, monumental audiovisual technologies ... More than a Museum, this contemporary living space offers an exceptional setting and dedicated spaces for your events: seminar rooms, a panoramic restaurant, an archaeological garden, and a superb rooftop with an incredible view of the city. The Iron Age: The Gallic period at the beginnings of Romanism.Welcome to the fully restored Maison de Gailhan. Share the daily life and the astonishing rites of the Volques Arécomiques, settled on the site of Nîmes long before the Roman colony. Numerous traces and objects make it possible to reconstitute the living environment of a very economically important company. Continue your journey on the Via Domitia, along its milestones, which led from Rome to Narbonne to project you into Roman times. Romanity: The ancient city comes back to life thanks to immersive technological devices. From the museum, watch as live, the construction of the rampart, the prestigious enclosure which testified to the important status of the city.The Roman villas have rediscovered their ceremonial decorations for you. Take part in the banquet given on the sublime mosaic of Pentheus (found in 2006) which fits into its original decor using projections ... Roman daily life comes alive before your eyes:trades, cooking, toys and even Roman fashion that you can try (thanks to augmented reality), before apprehending the spirits of the gods, the world of the dead and funeral rituals. Decipher on the stelae, thanks to projections, the touching story of the lives of the men and women who lived there, nearly 2000 years ago. The Medieval period: The journey through history takes you back to the Middle Ages. Here, the architectural decor elements are largely inspired by Roman traditions: columns, acanthus leaves. Let yourself be told about the fantastic bestiaries and the stories of biblical characters… Admire the sarcophagus of Valbonne, the bas-reliefs evoking the combat of monsters… The Middle Ages reveals all the richness of its imagination. Practical information : Open every day : From April 1 to November 3 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.From November 4 to March 31 every day except Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Museum retracing the birth of Romanism in Nîmes with the possibility of eating in a great restaurant with a magnificent view of the arenas.
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Abbaye Troglodytique de Saint-Roman
The Troglodyte Abbey of Saint-Roman is a Historic Monument which houses the remains of a monastery carved out by hermits and then troglodyte monks from the end of the 5th century, according to tradition, and until the 14th century when it was fortified.Its spiritual affiliation with anchorites and monks from the Christian East and its primitive appearance evoke the monasteries of Egypt or Cappadocia.From the guarded car park, a path takes you through the Mediterranean scrubland to the top of the limestone hill.You will discover chapel and cells, cisterns and cellars, vestiges of monastic troglodyte life.A real rock necropolis hosting hundreds of graves dug into the rock and the remains of the medieval fortification remain on the upper terrace.From there, a magnificent panorama awaits you on the Rhône facing the Alpilles, with a unique view of Provence.
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Magnificent site and to spoil nothing: a magnificent view of the Rhône. As a bonus, for a purchased entry, you have a free entry to visit the Mas des Tourelles cellar.
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La Maison Carrée
Built at the beginning of the first century in the heart of the Roman forum, it is dedicated to the "princes of youth", Caius and Lucius Caesar, adopted sons of the emperor Augustus. The Maison Carrée owes its exceptional state of conservation to uninterrupted use since the 11th century. It was in turn consular house, stable, apartment, church. After the French Revolution, it became the seat of the first prefecture of Gard, then was converted into departmental archives. La Maison Carrée is being redeveloped until spring 2022. This requalification will offer a new visitor experience respecting the original architecture of the building, and restoring its interior volume. This new project corresponds to the scientific requirements linked to the candidacy for the inscription of the monument on the UNESCO World Heritage List.The Maison Carrée is currently closed.
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This magnificent Roman temple is very well preserved. Located in the center of town.
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NIMES ARENA
Amphitheater built in the 1st century, it is one of the largest in Roman Gaul. The amphitheater, inspired by the Colosseum in Rome, is the best preserved of the ancient world. This harmonious ellipse of 133 meters by 101 contains 24,000 seats spread over 34 levels of bleachers around a 68m by 38m track. Behind the regularity of its 21-meter high facade and comprising two levels of 60 arcades each, it houses an extremely sophisticated circulation system, particularly in the basement. The Arènes de Nîmes, designed for gladiator fights, were converted in the Middle Ages into an entrenched village with two churches, a small castle and more than 200 houses until 1812. In 1840, they appeared on the first list of monuments historical. Today they host concerts and historical re-enactments. Visits : All year round: free audio guide and puzzle hunt for children aged 7 to 12. Guided tour for groups (by reservation) In July and August: guided or audio-guided tours for individual visitors. From March to June for school groups: Guided tours 'Daily life in Antiquity' or 'A day of shows in Antiquity' (on reservation). Dates and times: Open all year round, every day (except Férias Pentecost and 3rd weekend in September and shows). Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Last autoguide at 5:30 p.m. Remarks : last entry with audioguide 1 hour before closing last entry without audioguide: 30 minutes before closing.
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The best-preserved arenas in the world still hold shows (concerts, shows, etc.). Possibility of visiting the interior of the arenas with a guide or audio guide.
Sport activities
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Circuit de Lédenon
Sport cars / bikes circuit with 30 garages. Competitions. Free workouts. Lédenon circuit has become the more winding and more technical circuits in France. Lédenon is not an easy circuit because it requires about 38 gear changes.
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This circuit has the particularity of turning upside down. Whether you are a car or motorcycle enthusiast, this tour adapts to your desires
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Kayak Vert Pont du Gard
Gorges du Gardon by canoe or kayak are the opportunity to spend a pleasant day with family or friends. On the program: canoeing, swimming, picnic at the edge of the water, discovering the Pont du Gard and the wild gorges of the roach. GREEN KAYAK Pont du Gard is the oldest canoeing base in the region. It is with the greatest pleasure and professionalism that we will share with you our experience as well as our knowledge of both our activity and our region. Flexible structure, GREEN KAYAK Pont du Gard is suitable to receive both individuals and groups. We have more than 350 boats (canoes 2,3 or 4 seats and single kayaks) of last generation, renewed and maintained regularly. Our small equipment (vests, containers, neoprene suits ...) is disinfected after each use in order to guarantee impeccable hygiene. We have buses (9 to 55 places) that allow us to perform regular rotations to ensure your support. GREEN KAYAK Pont du Gard is: a welcome we want warm a high-end material a grandiose setting A team at your service So .... ... Live all your emotions and sensations with us!
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beautiful kayak trip whether you are a family or a couple, you will be enchanted by the landscape and the Pont du Gard
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