Avignon, Aix en Provence, Arles…there were so many choices of places to go…where should we go next? Or, given that the weather was beautifully sunny, should we skip the tourist sights and head to the coast?

In the end we settled on a visit to the Pont du Gard,one of Frances most popular tourist destinations. A roman aqueduct. One of the best preserved in the world. It crosses the Gardon River near the town of Vers-Pont-du-Gard and is a UNESCO world heritage sight. You’ve probably seen it. The image has graced many a postcode and table mat.

Approaching the sight, a massive car park and a steep entrance fee. So far so predictable David was keen, I was less sure.

And then we caught our first glimpse of the aqueduct, towering over the river. Not one, not two but three tiers.

It was worth it.

I hope David’s photos do justice to the experience. But there’s no substitute for the experience. If you get a chance to see it, do.