Things to see and do Gard

A private Property, Roquevaire Castle is not visiting, but from outside it impresses. Small but massive, nothing austere like the landscape in which he cut, he speaks to the imagination with his unknown origin and his history of summer residence for the bishops of Maguelonne.

5 kilometres from Nîmes, the village of Bouillargues faces the town of Park and is also known for a massive development that adds nothing to its stamp. Indeed, it consists mainly of a set of beautiful villages of villages dating from the triumphant times, the beautiful park which ennobles its city centre, domains of Costières settled on its territory and, above all, a women's handball team that has been evolving for years at the highest national and European level by regularly providing volunteers to the brilliant national team of speciality.

Unusual, this address that hosts some kind of Nîmois Horse factor. The sculpted facade, carved, sculpted, draws strange shapes covered with mosaics where there is a woman's face here, an animal. A text in a niche drawn from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Emile preached «be human, that is your first duty». And it is true that this artistic reconstruction that moved to the roof assault of which it changes the contours gives a share of humanity to the anonymity and monotony of facades. Pieces of ceramics sometimes reveal their old function, fragment of bowl, plates, shapes in forms, which come together as to highlight the landforms. On window support, some plastic bags containing dishwashers debris, deposited there by passers-by, neighbors, admiring and anxious to see the artist continue his work.

This monumental fountain is the sculptor James Pradier. Dedicated to water, which accompanies the history of the city, the feminine figure represents Nimes, and the allegorical characters surrounding it symbolize the Roach, the Rhône, the fountain of Eure (the one that the Romans have captured to bring water to Nîmes by the famous aqueduct) and the fountain of Nîmes.

Another green lung in the city, the Mont-Duplan does not have the dimensions of the Gardens of the Fountain. But its charm is elsewhere. Its bottom-up on the hill and its popular attendance with the locals make it indispensable. At the top of the mountain, the plateau hosts a large playground for children and a bike circuit where the small can get to the road code. Boulodromes are the playground of the powerful local boulistes association. Despite the opponents of the project, work for the installation of a mobile phone antenna, at the top of the park, began in 2009. Associations were formed in the name of the precautionary principle in this public park where children, parents and elderly people find themselves on a daily basis. Case to follow!

The Parc Expo de Nîmes is an exhibition center. It is easily accessible by bus, with line 7 and the "l'Estanque" stop, and by Trambus 1 with the "Parnasse" stop. For those who prefer to come by car, free parking is available.

This museum of sacred art, the only one of its kind in the region, is one of the highlights of Pont-Saint-Esprit. Located in the Maison des Chevaliers, a 12th century building, it presents, in a very successful museographic dimension, ceremonial rooms, 14th and 15th century frescoes as well as a superb collection of religious goldsmithery. One passes from one era or civilization to another without chronology, with the artistic expression of the sacred as the guiding thread.

At the Tourist Office of Vergèze, all your questions, as for the organization of your stay, will find a positive response and effective. The bull-fighting festivals or the visit of the site Perrier will not have any more a secrecy for you.

The Nîmes Arena is one of the city's most important cultural monuments. Built around 100 AD, they are considered the best-preserved amphitheatre of the Roman Empire. Unlike the Colosseum in Rome, the Nîmes Arena has been preserved and converted into a residential area, allowing visitors to explore its arena, stands, interior galleries and arcades. With a capacity of 24,000 spectators, the amphitheatre offers a unique experience for visitors. The galleries and staircases, known as "vomitories", ensure a smooth flow of visitors and prevent jostling. The Arènes de Nîmes is also home to an area dedicated to the life of gladiators and the history of the bull, as well as a gladiator's changing room. Visitors can choose between a self-guided tour with an audioguide or a guided tour in summer. A treasure hunt and a dramatized tour are also available.