A day in Roman Provence Nîmes Orange Pont du Gard

Paris, FR
85% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (7 reviews)

Highlights

  • Visit remarkably well-preserved Roman sites
  • Enjoy a shared picnic with fresh local products
  • Audioguided tour of the arenas of Nîmes
  • Free visit of the Pont du Gard with crossing and belvedere
  • Audioguided tour of the ancient theatre in Orange

Meeting Point

Wait for me in front of the Le Bristol hotel. My car is black with Ventourisme on the sides. If you are not staying in Avignon intramural, please contact me to arrange a better meeting point.

Meeting point

44 Cr Jean Jaurès, 84000 Avignon , France

End point

End Point

Wait for me in front of the Le Bristol hotel. My car is black with Ventourisme on the sides. If you are not staying in Avignon intramural, please contact me to arrange a better meeting point.

Meeting point

44 Cr Jean Jaurès, 84000 Avignon , France

End point

What to expect

1

Arc de Triomphe

After a 30-minute drive from Avignon, photo stop at the Arc de Triomphe in Orange with listening to audios retracing the history of the monument.

Duration 30 minutes
2

Roman Theatre of Orange

Audioguided tour of the majestic ancient theatre built around 20 BC. Then about 30 minutes drive to Pont du Gard

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included
3

Pont du Gard

After an hour-long picnic overlooking the Pont du Gard, walk around the magnificent and imposing Pont du Gard which was part of a 52 km long Roman aqueduct to supply Nîmes with water. It was built around the 50s AD. Then 30 minutes drive to Nîmes.

Duration 105 minutes
Admission Admission Included
4

La Maison Carree Nimes

Photo stop in front of the Maison Carrée de Nîmes, an ancient Roman temple dedicated to the grandsons of the Emperor Augustus. Then 15 minutes walk to the Nîmes Arena.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
5

Arenes de Nimes

Audioguided tour of the splendid Nîmes bullring built around 100 AD on the model of the Colosseum of Rome. Then 15 minutes walk to pick up the car and about 45 minutes drive to Avignon.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for pregnant participants
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Additional information
    Impossible to put a walker or suitcases in the car
Provided by Ventourisme

What our experts say

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    Arrive early for a good seat at the theatre.
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    Try local wines during your picnic.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Visit nearby Les Halles for local produce.
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    Check out the local market in Nîmes.

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