Barbegal aqueduct and mills

#1367 among destinations in France

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The Barbegal aqueduct and mills is a Roman watermill complex located on the territory of the commune of Fontvieille, near the town of Arles, in southern France. The complex has been referred to as "the greatest known concentration of mechanical power in the ancient world" and the sixteen overshot wheels are considered the biggest ancient mill complex. ()

Local name: Aqueduc et moulins de Barbegal Coordinates: 43°42'9"N, 4°43'17"E

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Barbegal aqueduct and mills – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arles Amphitheatre, Abbaye de Montmajour, Château des Baux, Alyscamps.

4.8 miW
2-tiered amphitheatre with bullfights
Arles Amphitheatre, Arles
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2.9 miW
Ruins of prominent abbey and scenic views
Abbaye de Montmajour, Arles
74 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Provence, the Abbaye de Montmajour is a monumental testament to the spiritual and architectural heritage of Arles, France. This former Benedictine abbey, founded in the 10th century, stands as a serene relic of medieval monastic life, offering...
4.6 miNE
Forts and castles, Museum, Historical place
Château des Baux, Les Baux-de-Provence
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4.8 miSW
, Historical place, Ruins
Alyscamps, Arles
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4.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Val d'Enfer, Les Baux-de-Provence
125 min walk • Val d'Enfer, is a valley cut into the rock by water erosion. It is located near the village of Les Baux-de-Provence in Provence south eastern France and it takes its name from the strangeness of its white limestone rock formations.
4.9 miW
Historical place, Archaeological site,
Roman Theatre of Arles, Arles
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5 miW
Museum, Art museum
Musée Réattu, Arles
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5 miW
Historical place
Thermes, Arles
127 min walk • The Thermes de Constantin or Thermes du Nord are Roman baths from the 4th century, located in Arles on the banks of the Rhône.
5 miW
43°40'38"N • 4°37'41"E
The Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation for Documentary Photography & Film, Arles
127 min walk • Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
4.7 miW
Church
Église de la Major, Arles
121 min walk • The church of Notre-Dame-la-Major d'Arles is a former Romanesque-Gothic collegiate church of the city of Arles in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. It is located at the northern end of the hill of Hauture, overlooking the boulevard Émile Combes to...
5.1 miW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Espace Van Gogh, Arles
131 min walk • Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles is a non-profit foundation located in Arles France dedicated to the work and legacy of Vincent van Gogh.