The Roman Pont de Bornègre, the Romanesque Church of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption and Château de Castille give Argilliers a distinct historical character. Vineyards and garrigue shape the description of a route through the village; another guided programme near Argilliers follows the aqueduct’s underground course. Here, striking monuments stand alongside routes with different characteristics.
Pont de Bornègre and Roman water engineering
Pont de Bornègre is a Roman aqueduct bridge between Saint-Maximin and Argilliers. It is part of the Nîmes aqueduct and spans the Bornègre stream. The bridge is 20 to 25 metres long and has three arches; only the central arch of the former aqueduct has been excavated there. These measurements describe the bridge as a whole, while the excavated arch refers to a single visible section.
Routes through vineyards and garrigue
The Chemin Urbain V passes through Argilliers and was once overseen by the Baron de Castille. From the Bordènegue crossroads, a 1.5-kilometre path runs through vineyards and garrigue to Argilliers, continuing to the church and the “Argilliers” signpost at the Boisset crossroads.
The discovery trail along the Nîmes aqueduct between Bornègre and Vers-Pont-du-Gard is linked to an official guided discovery programme; dates may vary. Near Argilliers, the aqueduct lies entirely underground: it leads to the road to Uzès, runs alongside it and crosses it at the level of the Argilliers cemetery. For your planning, the two routes differ in their described format: for the Chemin Urbain V, the section through vineyards and garrigue is specified; for the aqueduct programme, the guided format and changing dates are noted. Check the dates in advance.
Romanesque-style church
Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption d’Argilliers is a Romanesque-style church. Construction began after episcopal approval was granted on 2 September 1867. On 17 October 1869, Bishop Plantier, Bishop of Nîmes, consecrated the church. The timeline runs from the approved start of construction to the consecration a little over two years later.
Château de Castille: history and access restrictions
Château de Castille was initially built in the 14th century as a fortified bastide intended to counter threats from marauding mercenaries. About fifty columns adorned the château and its surroundings, including the park, grounds and cemetery. The large elliptical colonnade was completed in 1805.
There is a clear access restriction for visitors: Château de Castille and its park are not open to the public. Visitors can, however, walk around the park and see the Chapelle Saint-Louis and a pavilion with columns from the road.
Fabriques du Baron de Castille and wine
The Fabriques du Baron de Castille ensemble is listed as a historic monument. Following the completion of restoration work in January 2026, the restored monuments were opened to the public for visits. Check current access arrangements before your visit.
Domaine Tardieu Ferrand offers free visits and guided tours. During a wine tasting, you can see the glass-walled barrel cellar in the middle of the sales room, as well as go directly into the cellar. As visiting and tasting arrangements may change, confirm the offer before travelling.
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