Pont du Gard in Nimes (France) - Roman Aqueduct

Where is located Pont du Gard?

Address of Pont du Gard is Nimes, France
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When was built Pont du Gard?

Built date of Pont du Gard is From 15 o'clock until 14, e.

Facts, informations and history of Pont du Gard

The aqueduct on the River Gard is 49 meters high and 27 meters wide.

It was part of a 48-kilometer aqueduct that supplied the city of Nimes with water. The difference in the height of this aqueduct at both ends is only 17 meters. A large part of the aqueduct is located underground. The aqueduct was very carefully and accurately built, had a small drop, 1 meter by 3 km long, so that the water could run down.

It is estimated that daily Pont du Gard supplied the city of Nimes with 50,000 inhabitants in 400 liters of water per person.

On the first level there is a road, on the second level for pedestrians, and the third level, high on 1.8 m, wide on 1.2 m and inclined under from 0.4%, water was transported.

There are 6 arches on the first floor, 11 on the first floor and 35 on the third floor.

Three levels were built of stone, without mortar. During the construction, the blocks were supported by scaffolding.

Only one of the six lower arches connects the banks of the river, the arches of individual storeys are not identical. The bridge does not cross the river at an angle of 90 °, but it runs slightly bent, against the current of water.

Architect of Pont du Gard

Construction/building type

Building Pont du Gard is of type Roman aqueduct

Architectural style

Architectural style of Pont du Gard is Ancient roman

Other dimensions, parameters and frequently asked questions

How many meters have Pont du Gard?

Pont du Gard have length 275 meters

What material is the building made of?

Pont du Gard is made of the following materials: Stone

Other names

The building is also known by other common names or in the original language, i.e. Roman Aqueduct

Is the building on the UNESCO World Heritage List?

Official website

The official website of the building, where up-to-date information can be found, is http://www.pontdugard.fr