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- The bridge that Marcus built
Why come to the French Riviera and Provence in April? The weather is gorgeous, cool crisp mornings with high in the 70s. In bloom are chestnut, black locust and fruit trees, roses, lilacs, irises, red poppies and more! No notes, would highly recommend! Today, despite all agreeing we had seen enough Roman ruins to last a while, we visited the Pont du Gard, a massive 3-level Roman aqueduct from the 1st century AD which rises 160 feet above the Gardon River. Picnicked on the grounds then visited our favorite wine store, the Cave du Lumières, for a rosé tasting (and purchase). Pool(side) time, happy hour then excellent dinner at a nearby restaurant, l’Estellan.