Maison Carrée

Pickup in front of Hotel Le Bristol in Avignon (address: 44 Cours Jean Jaurès 84000 Avignon) or around (contact me if you don’t stay within Avignon itself). Then we will go to Orange for a stop at the Roman Arch of Triumph for some pictures and explanations about the history of the monument. After this, you will visit the Roman Theatre of Orange with audio guides in the language you want. You will enjoy the picnic with local products from farms only and the Pont du Gard in the background (between April and October only), before walking around and on the magnificent Pont du Gard, a former bridge aqueduct. To finish, we will go to Nimes for a quick stop in front of the Maison Carrée, a former temple dedicated to the grandsons of the Emperor Augustus, before visiting the Amphitheater with an audio guide in the language you want (from November to March, it will only be a walk around the amphitheater, for some pictures). Drop off in the late afternoon at the same place where I picked you up in the morning.

Visit of the charming medieval town of Uzès, founded during the Roman era and the site of an aqueduct that was built to supply the city of Nîmes. The Pont du Gard is the most well-known stretch of the aqueduct left standing. On this 5-hour program, you’ll see the traces of Roman civilization in Uzès as well as substantial monuments from the Middle Ages. Visit the famous 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard, a section of the Roman aqueduct that provided water to Nîmes. The highly photographed bridge was listed by UNESCO in 1985 as a World Heritage Site. You’ll discover the treasures of Nîmes, including the Coliseum that is considered to be second only to the Coliseum in Rome. Its Roman amphitheater is still in use and today has a seating capacity of 10,000.

Discover Nîmes, a vibrant city rich in art and proud of its prestigious Roman heritage. Discover the city's iconic ancient landmarks, including the Arena (entrance included), with an audio-guided tour, and the Maison Carrée (Square House), one of the best-preserved Roman temples. Your historical journey continues with a visit to the Pont du Gard, a remarkable Roman aqueduct that once brought spring water to Nîmes. Dating back to the first century and classified by UNESCO, the Pont du Gard is the most impressive and well-preserved section of this ancient water system, making it a highlight of any historical tour in Provence. The day concludes with a visit to the Ancient Theatre of Orange (entrance included) and a photo stop at the Triumphal Arch. Enjoy some free time for lunch during the day. Note: On certain dates, events may take place inside the Arena of Nîmes. In such cases, the Arena visit will be replaced with a photo stop around the monument.

Along the aqueduct, we will guide you through some of the best preserved Roman heritage of the region. By visiting Nîmes *, walking through the charming medieval town of Uzès (where the aqueduct started) and finishing by a masterpiece of Roman construction, the Pont du Gard, you will be part of 2000 years of history. We'll also do a walking tour of the charming medieval town of Uzes, where the aqueduct started. * Visit Nîmes: photo stops at Jardin de la Fontaine, Maison Carrée and Amphitheatre. Entry to the Pont du Gard included. Most of the stops are UNESCO sites.

Discover the city of Nimes on a privately guided and customizable tour. See the city’s beautifully preserved architecture from the Roman era, and admire sites such as the Amphitheater that was built in the 1st century BC.  See the Arena of Nîmes, remodeled in the 19th century to serve as a bullring. Admire the construction and its excellent state of preservation that has allowed groups such as Rammstein and Metallica to perform memorable concerts in the arena.  Visit the Jardin de La Fontaine, the 17th-century park in the city center, and admire the ruined Roman Tour Magne and the Temple de Diane. Discover the Maison Carrée, the Roman temple that's so miraculously intact it looks as though it was built yesterday, and explore the exterior architecture of the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nîmes.  Your private tour will take you wherever you wish to go, all in the company of your own personal guide who will help you uncover one of Europe’s most magnificent Roman cities.

This guided excursion takes you from your cruise port in Marseilles to Arles to enjoy a guided walk along Cours de la République with rich architecture and charming cafés. See the Roman arena and the Romanesque architecture as you make your way to the Old Town of Arles. Explore the area and go into charming boutiques and craft shops to pick up a unique souvenir. Afterwards head out to Nîmes, tour independently  to get your own lunch at one of the Brunswick House Cafes and then enjoy a historic Roman settlement  with excellent examples of Roman architecture like the Maison Carree and the Nimes arena. Afterwards head back to the car and go to Uzes were you’ll enjoy an excellent examples of Roman architecture. Le Pont du gard is a spectacular Romain Aqueduct in excellent condition. You'll have some free time to take pictures. Your private tour ends. You’ll arrive back to Marseille by the late afternoon.