From Avignon: Pont du Gard, Saint Remy & Les Baux Day Tour
ID: GYG673-673
Category:
Sight Seeing
, Nature and Landscapes
Country: France
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
See the Pont du Gard, a stone aqueduct built by the Romans to supply Nimes with water, and one of the most visited monuments in Provence. Explore the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence and a photo stop at the Antiques of St. Remy de Provence.
On this 5-hour tour from Avignon you’ll see some of the most important stone monuments in Provence that date back to the Roman period.
First on the itinerary is the Pont du Gard, one of best-preserved aqueducts of the Roman Empire. It was built by the Romans in the 1st century to supply the city of Nimes with water.
Visit Les Baux de Provence, a picturesque medieval village that sits on a rocky spur in the Alpilles Mountains, surrounded by olive groves that produce a well-known olive oil.
Admire the well-preserved Roman monument for a photo stop at the Antiques of St Remy de Provence. See sites at the northern edge of the Alpilles that inspired van Gogh’s paintings, including his iconic Starry Night.
Highlights
- See the Pont du Gard, an aqueduct built by the Romans in the 1st century
- Visit Les Baux de Provence, a fortified medieval village in the Alpilles Mountains
- Explore the pretty Gallo-Roman village of St. Remy de Provence
- Enjoy a photo stop at the Roman Monuments 'The Antiques'
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
In front of the tourist information center of Avignon, 41 cours Jean Jaurès.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
