History
The Church of Saint-Bonnet was classified as a historic monument on 7 February 1907. It is a fortified Romanesque church with a former fortified porch, a chemin de ronde above the vaults, and crenellated levels above the arms of the transept.
Most of the archaeological remains of the Oppidum of Marduel are located in Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard. The oppidum commanded a ford across the Gardon; a monumental rampart was built there around 525 BC. The Gallo-Roman archaeological site of the Nîmes aqueduct, which is protected as a historic monument, is also located in the town. Several sections of this aqueduct can be seen in Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard.
Local Details
Behind the medieval gate, a steep path paved with pebbles runs through the village, a calade typical of the Midi. The covered fountain washhouse was built in 1861; previously, in 1806 under Napoleon I, a fountain had been built to replace a capitelle. The religious crosses of Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard can be discovered on a walk through the municipal area.
Those choosing Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Hiking
The Le Pont du Gard hike is an 18.6-kilometre circular route taking five hours. It starts and ends at Place de la Fontaine in Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard, where parking is recommended. It is signposted with the PR départementale and GR® markings.
The Sentier des Volques is a family-friendly trail to the Oppidum of Marduel, passing through vineyards and garrigue. It is marked in yellow and has signposts and orientation features.
Landscape
The Sentier de l’aqueduc et des tunnels romains leads through the garrigue to the Vallon d’Escaunes site. The Le Pont du Gard hike also passes through the garrigue and reveals hidden remains of the former Roman aqueduct that ran from Uzès to Nîmes.
