A day in Roman Provence Nîmes Orange Pont du Gard

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Mobile ticket

Start of the tour with a stop in Orange, first at the Arc de Triomphe, built in the 20s AD in honour of the 2nd Gallic Legion, then at the majestic Ancient Theatre and its impressive stage wall, built around 30 BC and still used today, where you will make the tour with audio-guide.

Then we will go to the Pont du Gard, first for the picnic with fresh produce from local farms, then for a walk on the site of the Pont du Gard, a sublime bridge-aqueduct built and used by the Romans to supply Nîmes with water.

We will finish the tour in Nimes, with a first stop in front of the magnificent Maison Carrée, an ancient temple dedicated to the grandsons of the Emperor Augustus and built between the years 2 and 5 AD. Then you will visit the Roman Amphitheatre with an audio guide, a beautiful site built around 105 AD.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Impossible to put a walker or suitcases in the car

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Entrances and audio-guide at the Nîmes Arena (April to October only) and the Orange Theatre

Shared picnic with fresh and local produce: boiled eggs, tapenade, pepper cream, black olive anchovy, goat cheese tomato/oregano, fruit, fruit juice (between April and October)

One bottle of fresh water included per person

Entrance to Pont du Gard

Tips

Picnic between November and March

What To Expect

Arc de Triomphe

After a 30-minute drive from Avignon, photo stop at the Arc de Triomphe in Orange with listening to audios retracing the history of the monument.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Theatre antique d'Orange

Audioguided tour of the majestic ancient theatre built around 20 BC. Then about 30 minutes drive to Pont du Gard

1 hour • Admission Included

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