Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
road). Make sure you're waiting for the bus on the correct side of the traffic circle (stops
haveschedulesposted),andwaveyourhandtosignalthebustostopforyou(otherwise,it'll
chug on by). Buy your ticket when you get on and verify your destination with the driver.
By Taxi:
From Avignon, it's about €50 for a taxi to Pont du Gard (allow €64 after 19:00
and on Sun). If you're staying in Avignon and have limited time to see Pont du Gard, take
the first bus there, and splurge on a taxi back (arrange in advance or ask the staff at Pont du
Gard to call one for you).
TherearetworiversidestoPontduGard:theLeftBank(RiveGauche)andRightBank(Rive
Droite). Park onthe Rive Gauche, where you'll find the museums, ticket booth, ATM, cafet-
eria, WCs, and shops—all built into a modern plaza. You'll see the aqueduct in two parts:
first the fine museum complex, then the actual river gorge spanned by the ancient bridge.
Cost and Hours:
€18 per car (no matter how few or many; €23 for an annual pass). If
arriving on foot, by bus, or by bike, you'll pay €10 for one person or €15 for groups of up to
five (consider gathering a gang of fellow sightseers at the entrance before buying your tick-
et). This gives you access to the aqueduct, museum, film, and outdoor
garrigue
nature area.
ThemuseumisopendailyMay-Sept9:00-19:00,Oct-April9:00-17:00,closedtwoweeksin
Jan. The aqueduct itself is open until 1:00 in the morning, as is the parking lot. The
garrigue
is always open. Tel. 04 66 37 50 99,
www.pontdugard.fr
.
Tours:
Call ahead or visit the website for information on infrequent guided walks on top
of the aqueduct (about €10).
Canoe Rental:
Floating under Pont du Gard by canoe is an experience you won't soon
forget. Collias Canoes will pick you up at Pont du Gard (or elsewhere, if pre-arranged) and
shuttle you to the town of Collias. You'll float down the river to the nearby town of Re-
moulins, where they'll pick you up and take you back to Pont du Gard (€21/person, €12/
child under 12, usually 2 hours—though you can take as long as you like, good idea to re-
serve the day before in July-Aug, tel. 04 66 22 85 54).
Plan Ahead for Swimming and Hiking:
Pont du Gard is perhaps best enjoyed on your
back and in the water—bring along a swimsuit and flip-flops for the rocks. The best Pont du
Gard viewpoints are up steep hills with uneven footing—bring good shoes.
