One of the major sites to visit in Provence is the Pont du Gard near Avignon.
The Pont du Gard was built shortly before the Christian era to allow the aqueduct of Nîmes to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and hydraulic engineers who designed this bridge, which stands almost 164 feet high and is on three levels – the longest measuring 900 ft – created a technical as well as an artistic masterpiece. Its one of the treasures of France and a must to visit.
If you are there from March to October, I can suggest a new way to view it…from the middle of the river on a canoe.
For a great family day out I recommend a sporting but relaxing adventure cameoing through the meanders of the river Gardon from Collias ( just north of the bridge) to the Pont du Gard. You rent a canoe and meander down the slow moving river to the Pont and then the canoe company will pick you up and take you back to the rental station.
The 8 km trip for 2 hours usage ( picnic on the banks ,if you wish) of the canoe with transfers runs Euro 20. Please Email me for details.
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