Roman Sites Day Trip from Avignon: Four Ancient Landmarks

Four Roman sites tour: amphitheater, UNESCO aqueduct. History and stunning views in one day

This 8.5-hour day trip from Avignon visits four major Roman sites across Provence: the Arena of Nîmes (still used for bullfights and concerts), the Maison Carrée temple, the Pont du Gard aqueduct, and the Roman Theatre in Orange. A guide leads groups of up to eight people by air-conditioned minivan, with all entrance fees and transport included. The guide speaks English or French and can adjust the pace to suit the group.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Arena of Nîmes1h · entry included
2. Maison Carrée10m
3. Pont du Gard1h · entry included
4. Orange1h · entry included

Explore Roman sites near Avignon

• Visit Roman amphitheater in Nîmes
• Photo stop at Maison Carrée
• Discover Roman sites in Nîmes city center
• Visit Pont du Gard Roman bridge
• Visit Roman theatre in Orange

The experience

You start from Avignon and travel by minivan to Nîmes, where the Arena of Nîmes opens the day. This amphitheater still hosts bullfights and concerts, so you see it as a working venue, not a ruin behind a rope. A photo stop at the Maison Carrée (one of the best-preserved Roman temples anywhere) lets you frame the classical façade before the guide walks you through Nîmes city center to point out other Roman traces woven into the modern streets.

The route then heads to the Pont du Gard, the UNESCO-listed Roman aqueduct that spans the Gardon river. You visit the bridge itself. The museum ticket is separate if you want it. From there, the minivan carries you to Orange and the Roman Antic Theatre, where the guide explains how the stage wall and seating still stand largely intact. The day runs 8.5 hours total, and the small group size, capped at eight, means the guide can answer questions and adjust stops to match the group's pace.

The minivan is air-conditioned, which matters in Provence heat. All four entrance fees are included, along with the guide and transport. Note that the Arena in Nîmes may close for concerts or events. If it does, you get a photo stop instead. The Orange Theatre can also close for summer events. Children are welcome from age four.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to the Arena of Nîmes, Maison Carrée, Pont du Gard and Roman Antic Theatre in Orange.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan for up to eight passengers.
• a live guide in English or French throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday, Friday and SundayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 30 Oct

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Please wait in front of the Tourist Information Center of Avignon”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by A la Francaise Tourisme

Is this one for you?Small groups of up to eight suit travelers who want personal attention from the guide and the flexibility to linger at a site or ask questions without holding up a coach full of people. The fixed itinerary covers the four main Roman landmarks in a single day, so you see them all without renting a car or piecing together separate visits.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is the Arena of Nîmes used for today?

The Arena of Nîmes still hosts bullfights and concerts, so you see it as an active venue rather than a historical relic. The guide explains its layout and history during your visit.

Is the Pont du Gard museum included in the tour?

The Pont du Gard aqueduct itself is included, and you visit the bridge. The museum ticket is not included but can be purchased separately if you want to go inside.

How many people travel together on this tour?

Groups are limited to eight passengers maximum, so you travel in a small minivan with personal attention from the guide rather than on a large coach.

What happens if the Arena in Nîmes is closed when we arrive?

If the Arena is closed for a concert or event, the tour replaces the interior visit with a photo stop around the exterior of the amphitheater, and the rest of the itinerary continues as planned.