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Nîmes (/ n iː m / NEEM, French: ⓘ; Occitan: Nimes; Latin: Nemausus) is the prefecture of the Gard department in the Occitanie region of Southern France. Located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Cévennes , the commune of Nîmes had an estimated population of 148,561 in 2019.
A southern town between the Cévennes and Camargue, Provence and the Languedoc, festive and secretive, rooted in 2000 years of history and forward-looking, Nîmes is unique.
- Les Arènes. The Roman amphitheatre in Nîmes has proudly stood the test of 2,000 years and looks great for its age. The arena is still used for celebrations and concerts, and every May is a solemn scene for six days of bullfighting during the Feria de Nîmes.
- Maison Carrée. An exemplary piece of Vitruvian architecture, Maison Carrée is almost unparalleled in the former Roman world for its completeness. It has been here for more than 2,000 years and the only signs of age are a bit of weathering on the columns in the marvellous portico.
- Jardins de la Fontaine. Parks don’t get much grander than these 18th century gardens around the water source where ancient Nîmes was founded. There are regal balustrades, broad stairways, statues and marble vases, but also exciting Roman monuments, which we’ll visit later.
- Temple de Diane. Almost hidden behind a copse of pines on the west side of the Jardins de la Fontaine are ruins of a chamber with a long barrel vault that caved in centuries ago.
Jan 17, 2022 · The inside guide to Nîmes, the French city packed with Roman history. History is writ large across the southern French city — alongside its Roman relics and ruins are glimpses of a proud ...
Nimes has received the following tourist classifications: historical protected town centre' (secteur sauvegardé); listed town of Art and History . Address: Nîmes, Languedoc-Roussillon, 30000, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 43.837778, longitude 4.360833. Plan your visit to Nimes, Gard
Nimes, France. Once one of the great Roman cities, Nimes’ storied past takes center stage in the modern city, with ancient ruins, medieval monuments, and archaeological museums all presided over by a remarkably preserved Roman amphitheater. Read more.
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