1906 Pont du Gard Aqueduct Roman Ruins France Postcard
About This Vintage Postcard
This remarkable postcard offers a sweeping perspective of the Pont du Gard, the ancient Roman aqueduct bridge located in southern France. The photograph, taken from the mountain slope bordering the right bank of the Gardon River, emphasizes the monumental scale and three-tiered architectural precision of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Built in the 1st century AD to carry water to the city of Nîmes, the bridge is a masterpiece of Roman engineering, constructed of precisely cut limestone blocks without the use of mortar. This specific view highlights the upper conduit level and the immense arches that have withstood nearly two millennia of history, serving as a powerful symbol of the Roman Empire's enduring influence on the French landscape.
Details
Era: Divided Back (c. 1906-10)
City: Vers-Pont-du-Gard (near Nîmes)
State or Region: Gard, Occitanie
Country: France
Topic: Roman Aqueducts, Ancient Engineering, Pont du Gard, Roman Ruins France, World Heritage Sites
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Neurdein (ND Phot.)
Publisher: Neurdein et Cie, Paris
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Collotype
Additional Information
Based on the divided back design and the multilingual header (including Cyrillic), this card was manufactured for international export between 1904 and 1914. The ND Phot. mark identifies it as a product of Neurdein et Cie, one of the most prestigious French postcard publishers of the early 20th century. The reverse is uncirculated, containing only a single handwritten word "France" in the correspondence section. The Pont du Gard was a favorite subject for the Neurdein brothers, who specialized in documenting France's historic monuments for a growing global tourist market. Interestingly, the caption specifically notes the vantage point on the right bank, which provides one of the most comprehensive views of the structure's three distinct levels of arches.
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