See the Pont du Gard like never before!
Night time light shows to celebrate listing as a UNESCO world heritage site
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Pont du Gard’s listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a spectacular light show is planned in celebration. These magical shows will combine fireworks, masterful lighting and projection techniques.
A summer event NOT to be missed, these nighttime shows will take place on the 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th of June 2015.
The Groupe F performers have prepared a show, “Mondes Magiques”, that will surely dazzle the crowd, both young and old. A perfect evening event for the whole family. Famous for their unparalleled theatrical performances around the world (Olympic Ceremonies, national celebrations, international art festivals), Groupe F will transform the bridge and surrounding area with lights and pyrotechnics, to tell a story inspired by world legends and folklore.
Every June, Groupe F uses the Pont du Gard as their canvas to present a breathtaking spectacle for the audience on the riverbank below this ancient architectural masterpiece. This year, the show will certainly be unforgettable as the Groupe F artists seek to celebrate the anniversary of this amazing monument with a special ‘birthday party’ for the aqueduct.
The Pont du Gard is a Roman monument that was built midway through the 1st century AD. This architectural masterpiece is an ancient aqueduct with three levels that measures 50m high and the bridge itself measures 360m along the top.
Tickets can be purchased online here or at the venue. The costs is 26,32€ for an adult ticket or 13,32€ for children (other discounts for groups or people with mobility restrictions are available). The spectacle will take place on the right bank of the Pont du Gard. The « Féeries du Pont » will start at 19:00, and the main event is from 22:00-23:00.
A sight not to be missed, the Pont du Gard is still worth a visit if you are unable to attend the evening celebrations. To enter as a family, it only costs 18€ for up to 5 people and includes access to the entire site. This includes the Pont du Gard itself, the remains of the aqueduct, access to the museum and to the Ludo area, the Mémoires de Garrigue, open air walks, temporary exhibitions, free events, 7 km of carefully maintained walking areas, picnic spaces and more…
The Pont du Gard is located between Remoulins (RN 100) and Vers-Pont du Gard (D 81). It is recommended that you travel by car, as the event will run late and train times may not be as regular.
By car: From the A9 motorway, take exit 23 at Remoulins towards Uzès, then follow the signs to the right or left banks. Location: Nîmes is 27 km away, Avignon is 21 km away.
By train: Nîmes and Avignon train stations are served by the TGV. The Paris–Nîmes TGV train, which has been running since June 2001, takes 2 hours 50 minutes.
In departure from Avignon or Alès (Line A15)
In departure from Nîmes (Line B21)
Take a look at the teaser for the even in the video below.
