The Pont Saint-Bénézet also known as the Pont d'Avignon was a medieval bridge across the Rhône in…read morethe town of Avignon, in southern France. Only four arches survive. I don't know why is so famous, maybe because of the song, but I said...I need to take a picture of it...and several I did.. A wooden bridge spanning the Rhône between Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and Avignon was built between 1177 and 1185. This early bridge was destroyed forty years later in 1226 during the Albigensian Crusade when Louis VIII of France laid siege to Avignon. Beginning in 1234 the bridge was rebuilt with 22 stone arches. The stone bridge was about 980 yd in length and only 16 ft 1 in in width, including the parapets at the sides. The bridge was abandoned in the mid-17th century as the arches tended to collapse each time the Rhône flooded making it very expensive to maintain. Four arches and the gatehouse at the Avignon end of the bridge have survived....and it's a tourist mecca. Many people get on, take pictures, stroll around the area.

Quick easy sight to see…read more Not safe if you have toddlers who like to run! Railings on bridge are LOW! Also more difficult for those with mobility impairment as some staircases have no handrails Free audio option for self tour Free bathrooms

This place is nothing short of incredible! It's amazing to see something back home (in Washington…read morestate) that's over a hundred years old and we get really excited about a tree that's 300-400 years old. This structure has been around for 2 millennia and remains structurally sound - I feel like if they could get a waterway to stand for 2000 years, we should be able to figure out how to make a roof last more than 10 years! We opted for a group tour and despite not speaking French (our friends did) we learned a lot via those who could translate for us! The aqueduct traveled nearly 30 miles and only fell 35 feet from top to bottom. It also went out of commission in 500 AD due to calcium build up in the channel. The tour takes you through the actual waterway up top and provided some unparalleled views. We went on a cloudy day and I can only imagine how amazing this thing must have looked two thousand years ago on a sunny day. I can imagine it looks incredible in a sunny day today! If you have a chance to go here, you should do it. It's incredible from an engineering, history and general interest perspective!

Worthwhile historic stop to marvel at Roman engineering 2000 years ago. Pay to park, but no need…read morefor tickets if you just want to walk down to the bridge and / or picnic. A view cafe is located at the base of the hill. Numerous swimming holes are available along the river.

A most important historical landmark worth visiting in Nîmes. Les Arènes are the remnants of the…read moreoriginal arena built by the Roman Empire in Nîmes, which was - for a time - one capital of the Empire in the Midi region, which was the passage between Rome and its Spanish territories. Les arènes are open to the public for a reasonable fee and most of the monument is available for touring (unlike the Colosseum in Rome). There's also bull fights here that are open to the public if you happen to be visiting during the spring and want to see the spectacle. Pay for a guided tour or a booklet to tell you about the place, because it's definitely worth hearing the history of the building of the Arène, its history and Nîmes's importance as a city, trade spot and passageway for the Roman Empire.

This arena is 20 largest in the world. It is one of the complete ancient arena I have seen. The…read morewall connected to arena was constructed with 80 towers, 10 gates, 7 feet wall thickness and 6 kilometer long to surround the city of Nimes. It is the largest in Roman Gaul. The arena now is using for special event, bull fighting, and more. The arena has museum sections that display the gladiator weapons and outfits. It also show the bull fighter outfit and famous bull fighters. The visit to arena take 1.5 hours. Parking garage below ground is near by.

This visit was part of a tour supplied conducted by our river cruise operator. I was concerned that…read morethis would turn out to be another low-grade touristy walking tour. However, our guide narrated the first-rate tour with all of the histories of the time and place of the Palace of the Popes. Even with a fairly large crowd in the heat of July, we were pleased with the tour and impressed with the history of this historic place. Tip: Wear comfortable shoes. A tour is recommended, otherwise you will miss too much.

Really enjoyed the Palace of the Popes. Fascinating history and I had only heard a little about the…read morefake Popes before. Beautiful building and especially enjoyed the modern art installation inside.