A day at the Pont du Gard, Nîmes and Orange

⚠️ New vehicle starting in March 2026! 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 Ancient Theatre. NB: starting in November 2026, only Orange and the Pont du Gard will be on the program of this tour.

1. 1

   La Maison Carree Nimes

   15 min

   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.

2. 2

   Arenes de Nimes

   1 hour

   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.

3. 3

   Pont du Gard

   1.8 hours

   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.

4. 4

   Arc de Triomphe

   30 min

   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.

5. 5

   Theatre antique d'Orange

   1 hour

   Audioguided tour of the majestic ancient theatre built around 20 BC. Then about 30 minutes drive back to the Check-out Point in Avignon.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.