Provence Roman History Tour

The legacy of the Roman Empire in this region is still very much present in Nîmes, Pont du Gard, and Uzès. Follow all the traces of antiquity with this Provence Roman History Tour.

Description

We'll pick you up at the indicated time at 41 Cours Jean Jaurès in Avignon. After an hour, we'll arrive in Nîmes.

The most important Roman monument in the city is the Arenas de Nîmes amphitheatre. An audio guide in English will be provided for your exploration. Gladiator competitions occurred here, and it is currently one of the most popular bullrings in France. Following this visit, a brief stop will be made at the Maison Carrée temple.

The next stop is Pont du Gard, a well-preserved Roman aqueduct. You will have free time to admire the site, and can visit the Pont du Gard Museum to learn about the engineering feats of the Romans.

The tour will continue to Uzès, where you can explore the Provencal village of Roman origin. Suggested visits include Place aux Herbes and Tour Fenestrelle, the Romanesque bell tower of the Saint-Théodorit cathedral.

Before returning, we'll stop in Orange, home to two ancient monuments from the 1st century BC, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Roman Theatre.

From Orange, we will return to Avignon, arriving at the starting point 8 hours after initial pickup.