Nimes Attractions

 
Nîmes, which has the greatest wealth of ancient buildings in France, is strictly speaking not part of Provence, but is described here, as it is one of the principal attractions in this region.

The town is attractively situated in the foothills of the Cévennes, to the northwest of the Rhône Delta between Avignon and Montpellier. It is the capital of the département of Gard, a diocesan town and the birthplace of the writer Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897). Nîmes has an important textile industry (in particular, silk; the name "denim" used for jeans material comes from the words "de Nîmes").

The old Nemausus was the capital of the Volcae Arecomici, who had built their town around a spring, the spirit of which was worshipped under the name Nemausus.
Picture of Arènes / Amphitheatre

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The Arènes / Amphitheatre in Nimes is the city's main concert venue and can hold 21,000 spectators. The site features 60 splendid arches that curve around the seating area.
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The Maison Carrée is a Roman Temple dating from 12 C B.C. that today houses an Art Museum. The site features beautiful Corinthian columns and friezes of significant historical value.

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The 18th C Jardins de la Fontaine are beautifully laid out among the ruins of an old sanctuary, and dotted with Baroque statues.

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The Musée du Vieux Nîmes, housed in the old Bishop's Palace, deals with the history of the town and surrounding region.

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Looking up at Maison Carree in Nimes.Maison Carrée, Nimes
Night view of the amphitheatre in Nimes.Arènes / Amphitheatre, Nimes
Interior of the Notre-Dame et St-Castor Cathedral in Nimes.Notre-Dame et St Castor, Nimes
Wall of the Maison Carree in Nimes.Maison Carrée, Nimes
Detail of the gothic cathedral in Nimes.Notre-Dame et St Castor, Nimes
Maison Carree lit up at night in Nimes.Maison Carrée, Nimes
The Maison Carrée in Nîmes (Nimes).Maison Carrée, Nimes
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