On the way from Carcasonne to L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, we stopped at the Pont du Gard, the largest remaining section of a Roman acqueduct. You pay 15 Euros to park your car, but that not only gives you access to the aquaduct but a very lovely museum, nice picnic areas – which must be a zoo in the summer, and several short walking trails. A bit pricey for us but perfect for a family with little kids interested in Roman history.

We walked up one of the trails to where you are high enough up that yuo’re aligned with the top of the structure, although you’re no longer allowed to walk where the water once ran. Also visited the museum which, for a museum all about the importance of water in ancient Rome, was quite interesting and very well done in terms of the incoporation of photos and sound.

It was a really fun little side trip – I liked the pretty views and the ability to walk around and it gave Matt both a driving break and a chance to learn some more Roman history.