Pont de Bornègre

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The Pont de Bornègre is an ancient bridge of the Roman aqueduct to Nîmes, which also includes the famous Pont du Gard, between the communes of Saint-Maximin, and Argilliers. It is located at the upper reaches of the approximately 50 km long aqueduct, 6,745 m downstream of the Eure source and 9,061 m upstream of the Pont du Gard. The structure bridges an intermittent torrent, the Bordnègre, with a catchment area of 0.6–0.8 km² and, according to modern estimates, a maximum flood flow of 5 m³/s water. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°59'2"N, 4°28'33"E

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Pont de Bornègre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Stephen's Church, Uzès Cathedral, Pont du Gard, Galerie Deleuze-Rochetin.

3.4 miNW
Church
Saint Stephen's Church, Uzès
87 min walk • Saint Stephen's Church, or Église Saint-Étienne, is a historical gem nestled in the charming city of Uzès, France. This ecclesiastical building is renowned for its architectural significance and its role in the city's spiritual life.
3.3 miNW
Church
Uzès Cathedral, Uzès
84 min walk • Uzès Cathedral is a former Roman Catholic church located in Uzès, France. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Theodoritus, and is now a parish church. The church was formerly the seat of the Bishops of Uzès, until the diocese was abolished under the Concordat of 1801 and its territory passed to the Diocese of Avignon.
3.9 miSE
Roman Aqueduct
Pont du Gard, Vers-Pont-du-Gard
99 min walk • The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge built in the first century AD to carry water over 50 km to the Roman colony of Nemausus. It crosses the river Gardon near the town of Vers-Pont-du-Gard in southern France. The Pont du Gard is the highest of all Roman aqueduct bridges, as well as one of the best preserved.
4.7 miW
44°0'7"N • 4°23'4"E
Galerie Deleuze-Rochetin, Arpaillargues-et-Aureillac
121 min walk • Winery, Museum
5.3 miSE
Church
church, Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard
136 min walk • The Saint-Bonnet de Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard church is a fortified Romanesque church located in Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard in the French department of Gard in the Occitanie region.
3.6 miE
Church
Chapelle Saint-Caprais, Castillon-du-Gard
93 min walk • The Saint-Caprais de Castillon-du-Gard chapel is a Romanesque chapel, located in Castillon-du-Gard in the French department of Gard in the Occitanie region.
4.6 miS
43°55'15"N • 4°30'30"E
La source, Lédenon
119 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Hot springs
4.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Circuit de Lédenon, Lédenon
113 min walk • Circuit de Lédenon is a motor racing circuit located next to the town of Lédenon, Gard, France, about 25 km northeast of Nîmes. It hosts FFSA GT Championship and French F4 Championship.
5.6 miSE
Memorial
War Memorial, Remoulins
142 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
2 miS
Locality
Collias
50 min walk • Collias is a commune in the Gard department in southern France.
5.5 miS
43°54'18"N • 4°29'14"E
Source de la Bastide, Gorges du Gardon
140 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Hot springs