Gard Roman Vestiges and Camarguas lands on a weekend programme
Provence is a territory rich in tourist experiences. Natural sites, architectural heritage and beautiful beaches make it famous. This end of France is the meeting point between the Mediterranean, the Camargue, the Alpilles, the Luberon, Provence and other fascinating places. These are all destinations to register on your travel plan. We will present you two exceptional sites to visit absolutely.
Le Pont du Gard au patrimoine mondial de l’Unesco
Flickr – François Philipp
Imposing building between Avignon and Nîmes, measuring 49 meters high and 275 meters long, Pont du Gard is the highest Roman aqueduct bridge ever built in France. It was built on three levels of ark with stones from the surrounding Roman careers. The Pont du Gard , which entangles the river of the " Gardon", allowed to feed the city of Nîmes in drinking water. After two thousand years of existence, he never ceases to marvel at his visitors thanks to his majesty and the rich surrounding Mediterranean nature. Since 1985, this historic monument has been on display. UNESCO heritage and in 2004, he became one of the “Grand Sites de France”. This antique engineering work includes spaces for discovery, including a museum to better understand the historical context and the issues of its construction. You can also enjoy a swim in the fresh waters of the Gardon or practice canoeing, climbing, horse riding and many other activities. The visit to the Pont du Gard requires a day to be done correctly.
The Camargue in all its states
Flickr – Shaun Dunphy
Enserrated between the two arms of the Rhone and the Mediterranean Sea, Camargue is a wild and indomitable country where many animals still live in semi-freedom (ex: bulls, horses, etc.). It is a mosaic of natural landscapes made up of rice fields, marshes, ponds and drylands. It houses a variety of plant and animal species where birds have a predominant share. Visit the Camargue , it is also to discover its cities to the past loaded with history in the image of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer His capital. The latter is a small town of character, very animated, known for Saint Sarah, the patronage of the Gypsies. Each year, the Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer became the time of a weekend, the gathering place of the Gypsies of Europe as a whole. As for traditions, horse and bull are the emblems of the city and become the magnificent and tragic actors of the bullfights. The bullfights take place in the arenas and see the man and the bull face in a dead jar. During your weekend in love take the time to visit its church and its marina. In short, in Camargue, discoveries and relaxation combine to make your holidays unforgettable.
Do you know the Camargue? What would you add to that?
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