Nîmes
France · Occitanie · 39 m
Description
Nîmes is a historic city in southern France and a fascinating center of Roman heritage and southern French culture. The city is renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved ancient monuments, including the imposing Roman amphitheater, the Maison Carrée, and the Tour Magne, which have earned it the nickname “French Rome”. Nîmes combines its Roman legacy with elegant squares, lush gardens, lively férias, and a distinctive connection to the history of denim, whose name is traditionally derived from “de Nîmes”. Nearby, the Pont du Gard, once part of the Roman aqueduct system that supplied the city with water, complements the remarkable ancient heritage of Nîmes in the heart of the southern French region of Occitanie.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Arena of Nîmes (Arènes de Nîmes)
- Maison Carrée
- Jardins de la Fontaine and Tour Magne
- Musée de la Romanité
- Pont du Gard(Day trip)
- Temple of Diana
- Nîmes Old Town
- Les Halles de Nîmes
- Nîmes Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Castor)
- Place aux Herbes
- Place du Marché and Crocodile Fountain
- Porte Auguste
- Porte de France
- Castellum Aquae
- Carré d'Art
- Musée du Vieux Nîmes
- Musée des Cultures Taurines
- Feria de Pentecôte (May - June)
- Feria des Vendanges (September)
- Denim 'de Nîmes' Heritage
- Uzès(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- FNI
- Train stations:
- Nîmes Centre, Saint-Césaire, Milhaud