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Roman Sites and Historical Places
Duration:
5 hours Starts from:
Avignon,
France
price: from 70 EUR
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TOUR DESCRIPTION
This Roman Sites and Historical Places tour will take you to the picturesque villages of Nimes and Uzes to see the relics left behind from the Roman era. See the UNESCO protected Pont du Gard and marvel at its ingenuity.
this Roman Sites and Historical Places tour you will visit the villages of Nimes and Uzes as well as the famous Pont du Gard.
Today, your first stop is the great city of Nimes, known for its arts and prestigious Roman past. See the antique buildings including the ampitheatre, the Maison Carree(one of the best preserved temples in the Roman world), the Augustus's gate and the Castellum.
Continue to the charming city of Uzes, set in the garrigues countryside. A ducal seat, a bishopric and consular seat, Uzes has preserved its lay-out as a medieval stronghold, embellished in the 17th and 18th centuries. See the Place aux Herbes (picturesque square), the episcopal palace, the ducal palace, the Fenestrelle tower and the Cathedral. Outside of Uzes is the catchment area of the Roman aqueduct (Pont du Gard) that brought spring water to Nimes.
Visit of the famous Pont du Gard , amazing vestige of a 1st century Roman aqueduct and protected by the UNESCO.
ROUTE DETAILS
Start from: Avignon,
France
Visited cities:
Nimes
,
Uzes
Finish point: Avignon,
France
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Transportation type: car tours
Hotel pick-up included: yes
Access for disabled: no
Guidance type: guided tour
Tour languages: English
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