Back a few days we toured Pont du Gard, the third largest aqueduct and the longest surviving one built by the Romans in France in 19 B.C. The engineering ability was staggering. This was a rich, thriving part of the Roman empire and we have felt many times a connection to Italy: sun, food, environment, wine. (Sorry if this offends but it is not meant to). The Romans built roads, bridges and aqueducts. These still stand while many other structures do not. Then Rome fell, the Barbarians took over and everyone moved to the hill country. Now we have Medieval towns built around protective castles or churches. Then the French Revolution changed everything. French History 101. This is the France countryside and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing it on this day a few days ago...
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| Pont du Gard aqueduct |
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| Pont du Gard |
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| Roman Theatre in l'Orange seats 10,000 |
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