THE ROMAN TEMPLE
by LoriPori
This Roman Temple has been known as the MAISON CARREE, since the sixteenth century. In old French, any rectangle with four corners was referred to as a "carree'". The only completely preserved Roman temple, the Maison Carree has harmonious proportions, elegant slender columns with Corinthean capitals and architectural decoration of great finesse.
In a raised position on a high base, it dominated the forum of the Roman town. This large square, forming the centre of public life, was enclosed by a portico, traces of which remain in the form of a few bases of columns visible at the site.
Inside is an exhibition on the history of the Temple.
Pont du Gard
by Pierre_Rouss
Pont du Gard
This ancient roman viaduc is still standing after 2000+ years. Now the bridge exists about 300m long, 49m above of the river.
The hike is interesting, and you have to take a dive in the water upstream or downstream of the bridge.
Pont du Gard
by lotharlerch
The Pont du Gard - the most impressive part of the Roman aquaeduct bringing water to Nimes from the Cevennes is near the village Remoulins but since it is visited by almost all visitors of Nimes I mention it here as well. Find more pics and info on my Remoulins pages.
Arenes
The Arena in Nimes is...
by AlfredSt
Arenes
The Arena in Nimes is as beautiful as the most famous classical monuments in Italy. I did not know that the South of France possessed such magnificent relics. The Maison Carreé is a splendid replica of the Temple of Theseus in Athens and Rome has nothing better preserved.
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), The Story of my Life
NIMES AND PONT DU GARD
by LoriPori
"C'EST LA VILLE DE NIMES"
On Monday, September 25, 2000 Hans, Wim and I toured NIMES which is in the province of "LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON" in southern France.
Nimes has several very well preserved Roman sites, such as the Roman Temple "MAISON CARRE" and the Amphitheatre "LES ARENES". Also it has an 18th century park, "THE JARDINS DE LA FONTAINE" on the northern edge of the city.
PONT DU GARD is the only remaining three-tier Roman Aquaduct in the world. The aquaduct is a spectacular structure.
"PONT DU GARD"
On MondaySeptember 25, we visited the spectacular Pont Du Gard.
"BIENVENUE AU PONT DU GARD"
Here's Hans enjoying and exploring the Pont du Gard.
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Temple de Diane, Nimes, France 2009
Side arches
Very twiddly lintel.
Les Arènes
