Manduel can be explored through specific cultural and historical details. The Borne milliaire d’Antonin le Pieux refers to the Via Domitia and marked the seventh mile between Nîmes and Beaucaire. The Church of Saint-Genest d’Arles offers a distinctive architectural focus; the Puits à roue complements it with a restored water-lifting mechanism. Wine may also play a part in choosing your trip: Mas des Bressades produces wines, offers tastings and sells two named categories.

A milestone with two points of reference

The Borne milliaire d’Antonin le Pieux dates from the Via Domitia, which connected Narbonne with Arles. At the same time, it marked the seventh mile between Nîmes and Beaucaire. These details point to two different geographical references: the Via Domitia represents the Narbonne–Arles connection, while the mile marker refers to Nîmes–Beaucaire. The road connection provides the broader historical context, while the mileage gives a precise marker. In 1973, the Borne was classified as a Monument historique. Those interested in Roman roads will find a tangible way in through the name of a road and a precise mileage.

Church architecture in the centre

The Neo-Romanesque Church of Saint-Genest d’Arles is located in the centre of Manduel. Its square bell tower has an openwork hexagonal stone spire. The forms reveal a clear contrast: the tower is square, while the spire is hexagonal; the openwork stonework adds another detail to this geometry. Since 2016, the church has been listed as a Monument historique. This date has a different significance from 1973 for the Borne: for the church, it marks the year it was listed; for the milestone, it marks the year it was classified.

The Puits à roue: mechanism and access

The Puits à roue is located near the family gardens in the Fumérian sector. Its restored wheel lifts water using 31 buckets, each holding nine litres. The Puits à roue includes a secured area for a limited number of visitors. Therefore, do not plan on it as a stop with unrestricted access. If you would like to plan a visit, check beforehand whether it is possible and under what conditions.

Wine: production and tastings

Mas des Bressades produces and sells wines from the AOC Costières de Nîmes as well as Vins de Pays du Gard, and offers tastings. The two categories give the wine selection a specific framework; making, tasting and buying are different points of interest. So if wine matters when deciding on your trip, you can distinguish between an interest in the wines produced and a tasting as an experience in its own right.

The cultural and historical attractions offer different ways to explore: the Borne represents the road and its mileage, Saint-Genest d’Arles its architectural form and heritage designation, and the Puits à roue water-lifting technology. Wine offers a separate way to shape your stay.

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