Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: swim

The banks of the Saône offer some very nice beaches near Le Villars. Perfect for a dip during a hot afternoon in summer.

Ribaute is a small village, that - named "Ripa Alta" was owned by the near Abbey Sainte-Marie de Lagrasse in Carolingian times. Here the Orbieu river forms a couple of pools, that are perfect for swimming. The water is deep enough for the daredevil youngsters.

Ribaute is a small village, that - named "Ripa Alta" was owned by the near Abbey Sainte-Marie de Lagrasse in Carolingian times. Here the Orbieu river forms a couple of pools, that are perfect for swimming.

Ribaute is a small village, that - named "Ripa Alta" was owned by the near Abbey Sainte-Marie de Lagrasse in Carolingian times. Here the Orbieu river forms a couple of pools, that are perfect for swimming.

A donjon, dating back to Carolingian times, towers over Roquebrun, that has a nice panorama. The Orb river is a public swimming pool.

Pont du Gard is a Roman aqueduct that crosses the Gardon River. It is one of the best preserved aqueducts and part of the Nîmes aqueduct, a 50-kilometre system built in the first century AD to carry water from a spring at Uzès to Nîmes, a Roman colony named Nemausus. After the Roman Empire collapsed, the aqueduct fell into disuse. The Pont du Gard remained largely intact, due to the importance of its secondary function. It was used as a toll bridge, so for centuries the local lords and bishops were responsible for its upkeep. Starting in the 18th century the Pont du Gard became a tourist destination. Today it is one of France's most popular tourist attractions with about 1.4 million visitors per year, who all take photos... After I had swum through the Pont d'Arc the day before, I decided to do that again here - and it is possible. Easy!

Pont du Gard is a Roman aqueduct that crosses the Gardon River. It is one of the best preserved aqueducts and part of the Nîmes aqueduct, a 50-kilometre system built in the first century AD to carry water from a spring at Uzès to Nîmes, a Roman colony named Nemausus. After the Roman Empire collapsed, the aqueduct fell into disuse. The Pont du Gard remained largely intact, due to the importance of its secondary function. It was used as a toll bridge, so for centuries the local lords and bishops were responsible for its upkeep. Starting in the 18th century the Pont du Gard became a tourist destination. Today it is one of France's most popular tourist attractions with about 1.4 million visitors per year, who all take photos... After I had swum through the Pont d'Arc the day before, I decided to do that again here - and it is possible. Easy!

Pont du Gard is a Roman aqueduct that crosses the Gardon River. It is one of the best preserved aqueducts and part of the Nîmes aqueduct, a 50-kilometre system built in the first century AD to carry water from a spring at Uzès to Nîmes, a Roman colony named Nemausus. After the Roman Empire collapsed, the aqueduct fell into disuse. The Pont du Gard remained largely intact, due to the importance of its secondary function. It was used as a toll bridge, so for centuries the local lords and bishops were responsible for its upkeep. Starting in the 18th century the Pont du Gard became a tourist destination. Today it is one of France's most popular tourist attractions with about 1.4 million visitors per year, who all take photos... After I had swum through the Pont d'Arc the day before, I decided to do that again here - and it is possible. Easy!

The valley of the Ardèche is very scenic and lots of tourists are here over summer to do kayak trips down the gorge. The most famous feature is the Pont d'Arc, a natural 60-metre stone arch spanning the river. It is probably one of the most photographed point in Southern France and has it´s own photo place (just aside of the road). From there I had noticed people swimming thorugh the arch, so I walked down and tried it mayself. It was a nice experience...