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A day at the Pont du Gard, Nîmes and Orange
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Hello dear visitor, my name is Arnaud and I will be your native guide in this magnificent Provence. Among the 5 circuits I propose, today I will take you to the Roman monuments of Pont du Gard, Nîmes, and Orange.
The first quick stop will be in Nîmes in front of the Maison Carrée, an ancient Roman temple, before taking the guided audio tour of the Arènes de Nîmes.
We will then stop at the Pont du Gard, for a picnic of local products from local farms (April to October only), then to walk around the Pont du Gard for superb views of this monument.
Finally, we will head to Orange for a stop at the Arc de Triomphe and an audio-guided tour of the majestic...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admissions to the Ancient Theatre of Orange
A bottle of water of 75 centimetres per person
Photo stop at the Arc de Triomphe d’Orange and Maison Carrée de Nîmes
Entrances and Audio Guide to the Nîmes Arena (April to October only)
Shared picnic with fresh and local products: boiled eggs, tapenade, cream of pepper, fresh goat cheese, seasonal fruit, fruit juice (between April and October)
Entrance to Pont du Gard
Tips
Picnic between November and March
Tickets to the Nîmes Arena between November and March
Meeting Points
Departure
Hôtel Le Bristol Avignon
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.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Hello dear visitor, my name is Arnaud and I will be your native guide in this magnificent Provence. Among the 5 circuits I propose, today I will take you to the Roman monuments of Pont du Gard, Nîmes, and Orange.
The first quick stop will be in Nîmes in front of the Maison Carrée, an ancient Roman temple, before taking the guided audio tour of the Arènes de Nîmes.
We will then stop at the Pont du Gard, for a picnic of local products from local farms (April to October only), then to walk around the Pont du Gard for superb views of this monument.
Finally, we will head to Orange for a stop at the Arc de Triomphe and an audio-guided tour of the majestic...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admissions to the Ancient Theatre of Orange
A bottle of water of 75 centimetres per person
Photo stop at the Arc de Triomphe d’Orange and Maison Carrée de Nîmes
Entrances and Audio Guide to the Nîmes Arena (April to October only)
Shared picnic with fresh and local products: boiled eggs, tapenade, cream of pepper, fresh goat cheese, seasonal fruit, fruit juice (between April and October)
Entrance to Pont du Gard
Tips
Picnic between November and March
Tickets to the Nîmes Arena between November and March
Meeting Points
Departure
Hôtel Le Bristol Avignon
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.
Return
Itinerary
1
La Maison Carree
After 45 minutes drive from Avignon, 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.
15 minutes
2
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 30 minutes drive to Pont du Gard.
NB: the visit to the Arena is not included between November and March. During this period we will only walk around the city to observe the main monuments of the city.
1 hour
3
Pont du Gard
After an hour-long picnic with a view of the Pont du Gard (only from April to October), 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 Orange.
1 hour and 45 minutes
4
Arc de Triomphe
Photo stop at the Arc de Triomphe d’Orange with audio recordings of the history of the monument. Then 10 minutes drive to the Ancient Theatre.
30 minutes
5
Roman Theatre of Orange
Audioguided tour of the majestic ancient theatre built around 20 BC.
Then about 30 minutes drive back to the Check-out Point in Avignon.
