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19th century aquaduct

Attention tour is only signposted in one direction

The architectural heritage of this commune is remarkable. This is the Château de Moulin-Neuf. The elevated location of this village, which is located on the foothills of a vast limestone plateau, explains the presence of such a beautiful monument.

"The Saint-Martin chapel probably occupies the site of an ancient pagan temple built along a Roman road: in fact, on one side, Saint-Martin is located along a road which once linked the road Nîmes-Alba with roads along the Rhône valley and, on the other, a Roman funerary stele used for reuse in the base of a pillar of the chapel attests to the pagan origin of the site2. The current chapel dates from the 11th and 12th centuries2,3: its construction began around 1050, in a place where the regional market was held4. This market having been transferred to Bagnols in 1223 on the orders of King Louis VIII4 (who also demolished the castle of the Count of Sabran which dominated the village), the chapel was abandoned by the markets and pilgrims and has not survived.

Very nice place, be careful it is hidden at the end of the passage. Superb reproduction of the Pont du Gard. "Directly inspired by the very famous Pont du Gard, it was built like its illustrious predecessor to transport water to the small town of Laudun, at the end of the 19th century. 62 meters long, the aqueduct spreads its arches over two levels to span the stream below."

The position shown here is incorrect. The chapel is on the road from Treques to Bangols sur Ceze.

coffee break and a bakery

Tranquil town/village, nice to look at.