Pont du Gard Skip the Line Admission Ticket
Bouches-du-Rhône, Marseille
A true masterpiece of ancient architecture, the Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of the most beautiful Roman constructions in the region. Visit the area and learn more about its history.
Overview
Pont du Gard is a Roman aqueduct near Marseille, suitable for history enthusiasts and families interested in ancient engineering and art.
Highlights
- Discover a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore history through the museum and film
- Experience ancient Roman history at the underground museum
Description
Pont du Gard is one of the best-preserved Roman aqueducts, built 2,000 years ago to supply water to Nîmes. The bridge, listed by UNESCO in 1985, is located between Montpellier, Marseille, and Avignon. It stands as a landmark of Provence and southern France.
Your ticket includes access to the bridge’s first level, the museum, the film “A Bridge Through Time,” a children’s area called Ludo, the open-air walk Mémoires de Garrigue, and temporary exhibitions.
Until October 1, 2023, the temporary exhibition Light as Space features interactive installations by Japanese artist Yasuhiro Chida, blending illusion and reality in a unique immersive experience.
From September 14, 2024, to January 5, 2025, the exhibition Under the Pixels, Matter will highlight digital and material art by four international artists:
- Mona Young-Eun Kim: Five geometric totems with QR codes for augmented reality on the Left Bank outdoor spaces
- Nicolas Tourte: 3D structures with projections in the exhibition room and reception
- Regina Silveira: Two video-mapping works inside the exhibition room
- Ana Tavares: Two video-mapping installations with accompanying photographs in the exhibition room
This exhibition is free with your ticket and accessible via an outdoor tour.
Includes
- Entry to Pont du Gard site and museum
- Access to temporary exhibitions
- Access to Ludo, the games area for children
- Viewing of the film “A Bridge Through Time”
Excludes
- Parking fees
Important Information
- Free entry for visitors under 18 with ID at the welcome desk
- Wheelchairs available at the welcome center (subject to availability)
- Leashed animals allowed on site but not in the Museum, Cine, Ludo, or third level of the aqueduct
- Site hours: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Museum hours: 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
Cancellation Policy
This activity is non-refundable.
For the best experience, visit in the morning to avoid crowds, bring comfortable shoes for walking, and check exhibition dates before booking.
