Tourist Attractions & Monuments Nîmes

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.

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.

This is what we call progress: almost 2000 years ago, some 25 000 spectators attended fighting in the Roman amphitheatre, and now you are going to conquer the city, a smartphone by hand! From the Bullring to the Square House, from the Magne Tower to the cathedral, discover the heritage of the city thanks to the Nîmes Monument Tracker application. Available on IOS and Android, it reveals, wherever you are, the complete history of the places around you…

Tariff: free.

Distance: variable.

Difficulty: .

This is not the case of the Romaine Nîmes, but rather the industrial Nîmes. From the th century, the city develops a textile industry, including tissue production and silk work. These products are exported across Europe and even beyond, allowing Nimes to enrich itself. Special hotels are built in the heart of the city, revealing the opulence of some families. The guide invites you to walk through the streets of the city to find these Renaissance style hotels.

Tariff: 6 €.

Duration: one to two hours.

Difficulty: .

Information and reservations with the Tourist Office. Guided tours take place on Wednesday.