The Pont Du Gard was built by the Romans around the middle of the first century A.D. The lower level is a bridge large enough for cars. The upper level was a large aqueduct that went from mountain springs all the way to Nimes. The structure itself is immense and the scope of transporting and putting in place all of the huge stones that it is composed of is simply mind boggling. Few structures of this magnitude graced the Western World once the Roman Empire departed from the South of France.
The area below is used for kayaks, swimming and sunbathing in/near the warm, placid waters. Above, is a new visitor complex with a restaurant, ice cream shop and museum (ie, you need never be far from your Perrier, LOL).
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