Nimes in 24 hours
by Ludders
We loved that it was so easy to walk about the small lanes full of shops/ cafes. You can see the three main sites in about 2/3 hours then enjoy the french way of life. The shopping centre was great with local markets attached. The gardens are worthy of a visit, take a picnic its great and cheap. The amphitheatre is a must see as is the maison caree, see the contrast with the stanstead airport building accross the square. Friendly people and the lack of tourism. People were genuinly suprised to hear an English accent. The streets are clean and safe. the streets are paved with gold!, look for the citys emblem which is everywhere.
Rather nice fountain
by leics
This is a modern fountain, but really rather pleasant.
It may not look much in the photo, but the continual sound of falling water is very soothing.
Set in a little square of Rue Poissoniere, at the side of the cathedral, it is a series of cascades through which one can walk.
A nice place to have a rest on a hot day.
A funny thing happened on the way to the forum
by sourbugger
Roman remains form one of the main attractions of the city.
The Maison Carree was orginally built as part of the cult of emperor worship, and has been in use pretty much continually ever since. The small exhibition inside is free.
In a similar manner the arena is probably used more nowadays then it was when it was built. It's hosted amongst other things a Davis cup tie, various concerts (including a famous one by Pink Floyd), ice skating and bullfighting (but not at the same time unfortunately)
It too remains a very good example as it was converted into a fortress for many years with watchtowers being added.
It also became a suburb of the town for a long while with some 200 odd homes being built into the mid-section. This is why large chunks of it seem to be missing.
Good tour in English.
Eat lots of crepes
by Babzz
I know crepes are pretty common in France in general, but there seems to be an abundance of stands in Nimes where they're made fresh while you wait. They really are delicious! I had to refrain from having more than two a day...
Chillin' in Nimes
by stevengovaerts
Beautiful city in the south where they threat their monuments very respectfull. After the architectural hotspots you can chill out at a sweet parc just out of the center. Once i 've spend the Christmasdays there, i saw some Santa Clauses doing the capoeira...!
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Amphithéâtre (Nimes, France)
Clam shell holy water stoop
O'Flaherty's
Nimes
