Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge, is among the most popular tourist draws in France. Its height of 48.8m makes it the highest of all Roman aqueduct bridges.

People look at French Ludolux, Groupe F's firework display providing the highlight over the Pont du Gard (Gard Bridge, a Roman era aqueduct circa 19 BC), in Remoulins, southern France, on June 9, 2012. AFP PHOTO / SYLVAIN THOMAS