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A beautiful canoe ride, ALONG THE RIVER, to THE PONT DU GARD

A premier destination in Provence, the Pont du Gard is accessible by the river.

Because nature is beautiful and that it is pleasant to discover it in a quiet way, we invite you to enjoy it, to live at its rhythm...

We suggest you discover the Pont du Gard  in a unique way, as you might never have done it , along the river….

You will go down the Gardon river in a canoe to live a convivial and unforgettable moment, with family or among friends.

Beautiful show guaranteed !

Heritage built and natural to discover at the Pont du Gard

The acqueduct, fabulous monument listed as world heritage by UNESCO since 1985.

In 2004, the Ministry of the Environment conferred upon it the title "Grand Site de France". More than one million visitors come  to see it each year.

Atypical flora and landscapes which are accessible only by water.

This day in a canoe at the Pont du Gard

Over the course of a day we suggest :

_ 9:30 a.m: Canoe ride

This ride is 8 kilometers long The river is calm and not difficult.

Duration: 2h – life jackets supplied

_ 12:00 Lunch in a restaurant with view of the Pont du Gard

_ 2:30 Free afternoon.

A beach area will allow you to relax and swim at the foot of the Pont du Gard.

 

Practical information for this day in a canoe at the Pont du Gard

A travel notebook will be given to you to indicate where and when to meet.

general public – children 6 years and older

_ Level: Should be able to swim 25 meters and to go under water and be in good physical condition

_ Minimum number of participants: 2 people

_ Rate for adults: €61/person.

_ Rate for teens (13-17 years old) €55/person.

_ Rate for children (6 - 12 years old): €40/person.

 

Dates for this day in a canoe at the Pont du Gard

Every day, all year- depending on the weather

The hours of the Pont du Gard site vary according to the season :

- from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in January, February, November and December                                                                                                                                                                                                           - from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in March, April and October
- from 7:30 a.m. to midnight from May to September.

 

You can make a reservation for this day in a canoe at the Pont du Gard by clicking here

Plaisirs et Maisons de Provence also offers you to stay in one of its vacation rental near the Pont du Gard, and thus fully enjoy this day.