THE PONT DU GARD: The Pont du Gard is a World Heritage Site. It was built 2000 years ago, and its construction lasted 5 years! It is a part of the Aqueduct which brought water from Uzés to Nimes in the Roman period. Now, the monument stands in a natural site of 165 ha and lovers of history, architecture and nature will spend splendid moments here. UZES : Uzes, the first Duchy of France is situated between the sea and the Cevennes Mountains. Thanks to its heritage, the town is classed as a protected sector. In local shops and at the famous Saturday market you will find products such as pottery, truffles, wines, olive oil, all typical of Provence. Uzés is a very charming place worth to visit for its architecture, its history and its poetic atmosphere. NIMES : Nimes has 2000 years of history... which means that the past is everywhere. This town lives under both Hispanics and Roman influences. The most impressive monument of the Roman period is the "Arene" (23 000 seats!) Among Dating back from the same period, there are also "The Maison Carré", "The Tour Magne".... With its exceptional heritage, Nimes belongs to the national network of towns and region of towns and history. AVIGNON : Avignon is famous for its ramparts and the imposing 'Palais des Papes' both classified as a World Heritage of Humanity Site. Because of its situation in the Rhone valley, Avignon has always been a strategic place. In the XIV century, with the arrival of the popes, the city became a second Rome. It remained papal property until the French revolution. Uzès and his région (named "Uzège") is located between the sea and the "Cévennes". It is also the first Duchy of France. You certainly will please a walk by the medieval streets of the town and a visit to the famous market place in the "Place aux Herbes", it goes every saturday mornings.
