Uzès

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.

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.  

Discover exceptional destinations such as Camargue Regional Natural Park, Unesco Biosphere of the Causses-Cévennes, Great Sites of France, historic towns (Avignon, Arles, Nîmes, Montpellier, Marseille, Uzès, Aigues Mortes, Saintes Maries de la Mer), typical villages of Provence and Occitania, unusual sites (Le Pont du Gard, Les Baux de Provence, Saint Guilhem le Désert, Cathars castles, Calanques of Cassis), museums (Camargue or Cévennes), exceptional local winegrowers, and the best breeders of wild bulls or horses of Camargue.