Acanthe du Temple

THE MAISON CARREE'

by LoriPori

Visit the MAISON CARREE' (Square House), a roman temple whose beauty and state of conservation are unique in the world. This temple was dedicated to Caius and Lucius Caesar, the grandson and adopted son of the emperor Augustus.

PONT DU GARD ---THE ROMAN AQUADUCT

by LoriPori

Did you know that the GARD ROMAN AQUADUCT is only the most spectacular and best preserved piece of engineering in a magnificent 50km (30 miles) aquaduct that crosses the River Gard, circumvents hills, goes underground and resurfaces again taking water from the source of the Eure River near Uzes to Roman Nimes.

Take a look at the Carree. It...

by Nikkers

Take a look at the Carree. It looks almost out of place in the centre of town, but still interesting. Inside is a small museum if you like, but just sitting outside on the steps eating lunch is great enough!

La Tour Magne

by rwlittle

The photo shows la Tour Magne, part of the old Roman walls, on the hill behind le Jardin. It's a bit of a hike to the top of the hill to see this ruined tower, but it's through a nice park known as Mont Cavalier.

Nimes, capitale de la campagne!

by catherineneill

" Nimes"

Nimes and the surrounding countryside have many roman buildings and monuments. I lived in a small village called Bellgarde, and going to Nimes for a night out seemed like going to a metropolis. It is,however, rather small. The ampitheatre is a must see, as is the maison carree and surrounding area with lots of cafes and restaurants. Jardin de la fontaine is also lovely, and you will see a lot of marriages going on here in good weather. It is good for shopping, plenty of parking and all in a good compact area. An hours drive away is the Pont du Gard, a massive roman bridge, can be seen miles around.

" Centre"

The streets are clean and well laid out. The shops are good and there is a real southern atmosphere. Between the maison caree and the ampitheatre (les arenes) there are plenty of cafes and good restaurants of all sorts down the side streets. Along the road from the arenes to the maison carree is the library and museum, and on the street opposite the maison carree is the tourist office. Les halles are also a good place to pick up a bargain on a bad day.

" statues"

lots of old roman things about here. i am too uncultured to appreciate them, but some of you might. the arenes are a must, but all around nimes are plenty of statues and monuments. also, if you go into the surrounding countryside there are lots of old roman roads and monuments along the roads, as well as good wine tasting places!