The area south of Lyon, on both sides of the Rhone river is rich in history and culture.

Stone tools indicate early humans lived here one million years ago.

Greek settlements date back to 600 BC.

The Romans conquered the area from the Gauls in the second century BC and left enduring marks.

 

N?mes and Arles still sport Roman buildings and the aquaduct Pont du Gard near Remoulins is after 2000 years still an testemony of solid Roman engineering.

 

The city of Avignon is famous for its medieval bridge over the Rh?ne.

 

In the Rh?ne delta to the south are the wetlands of the Camargue with the bird sanctuary Pont de Gau.

 

And in the little town of Saintes Maries de la Mer tourists are allowed to sit on the roof of the church and enjoy the view.

 

If you are tresspassing here on your way to Spain or the Cote d' Azur, take some time and enjoy this interesting part of France.