Nîmes Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 Roman Ruins, good base for exploring Provence 


Con

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 A bit grubby round the edges 


In a nutshell

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 Impressive architecture rich in Roman history and monuments 

 

Explore Nîmes

Things to Do  

Tour Magne

Tour Magne, Nîmes

 Dabs Says:  The 3rd attraction on our pass was the Tour Magne (Great Tower) which involved a bit of a climb through the garden and up the hill. And of course since it's a tower, another 100 or so steps to get to the top. The area at the top of the tower isn't very large, we were... 

Maison Carree

Maison Carree, Nîmes

 Dabs Says:  I don't know that this is a must see attraction but it was included on our pass and it was a nice break from the heat. The interior of the building holds a small theater where you watch a 3D movie about the heroes of Nimes.The building itself is of interest though, it is an... 

Pont du Gard

Pont du Gard, Nîmes

 Dabs Says:  Located very close to Nimes is the Pont du Gard, an aqueduct built in ____AD by the Romans. It's the singularly most impressive Roman sight in this area of southern France, the 18€ parking fee seems a bit steep but it covers up to 5 people (not that there was anyone counting... 

Arenee

Arenee, Nîmes

 Dabs Says:  The Arenee is the must see attraction in Nimes, check the website to make sure it is open during your visit as it is closed quite a few days during the year for special events like the Feria. The visit is done by audioguide and the commentary is very well done, especially... 

le pont du gard . A world heritage site

le pont du gard .  A world heritage site, Nîmes

 didier06 Says:  A masterpiece of the antique architecture.This Roman aqueduct bridge crosses the gard river, it's a part of a long aqueduct (50kms) that runs between Uzes and Nimes, built on 3 levels, the pont is 274 meters long.Added in 1985 on the unesco's list of world heritage site, the... 

Amphitheatre

Amphitheatre, Nîmes

 antistar Says:  Dramatically located, bang in the centre of this busy city, the incredibly well preserved Roman amphitheatre is literally unmissable. The building is still functioning as an actual venue, and holds regular concerts, but even without a performance, the views from the top are... 

Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting, Nîmes

 Blizzle Says:  South of Nimes, around 25 minutes, is Saint Hilaire D'ozilhan and the Garance wineries. http://www.rougegarance.com/Also, in Bourdic is the Chambrier Fils. http://www.chabrier.fr/ElementsSousRubrique.aspx?SITE=CHABRI1&RUB=180Both offer delicious wines of many varieties. Both... 

Hotels  

Les Aubuns Country Hotel Nimes

 1 Review and 18 Opinions  We booked 2 nights at this family-run hotel in February 2005. It was a lovely peaceful area, even... 

Novotel Atria Nimes Centre

 1 Review and 77 Opinions  Our room was on the 1st floor, overviewing la Esplanade Charles de Gaulle. Average-sized, clean and... 

Restaurants  

La Piazzetta: Real deal pizza

La Piazzetta: Real deal pizza, Nîmes

 Blizzle Says:  We only ordered the pizza. It was magnifique. I am not quite sure how they get their tomatoes so tasty, but they they were the best. We ordered three pizzas for three people;one too many. I made pizzas for over 10years and this was the best single bite of pizza I have ever... 

L'exaequo: Creative and friendly

L'exaequo: Creative and friendly, Nîmes

 Blizzle Says:  My first impression of this restaurant was good. I liked the decor and the waiter was very nice. The appetizer started out not so well however. We ordered the "Toblerone" foil gras and I should have paid more attention to the name. Liver and chocolate do not blend very well... 

Transportation  

Travelling with (young) kids.

Travelling with (young) kids., Nîmes

 Jerelis Says:  Are you nervous about taking your baby or child on a plane trip? You aren't alone, most parents are nervous about it. We have moved with the kids to Alkmaar by car this holiday and drove some distances by car on when we were there and we learned a few things that hopefully... 

Parking in Nimes

Parking in Nimes, Nîmes

 Dabs Says:  After getting a very expensive parking ticket in Ireland, a country where I CAN read the language, I'm always a little reluctant to try and find street parking in foreign countries where I'm a little shaky on it so in the larger tourist oriented cities, we just located a... 

Local Customs  

Voltage, frequency and plug ins.

Voltage, frequency and plug ins., Nîmes

 Jerelis Says:  Maybe it sounds a bit weird, but as an experience traveler I know that you every now and then need this kind of information in advance: electricity in France is 230 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. If you travel to France with a device that does not accept 230... 

Local Food dish: Brandade

Local Food dish: Brandade, Nîmes

 scotstraveller Says:  If, like me, you like to try local specialties, you may decide to order Brandade (or Brandade de Morue Nîmes to give it's sunday name). This is a cod based mousse dish. The thing is, I have tried it a few times and always burn my mouth, once very badly. For some reason, it... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Do drink enough!!!

Do drink enough!!!, Nîmes

 Jerelis Says:  For years, we have all been told of the importance of water. The general guideline has been to drink 2 liter of water each day. For a person who is not living an active lifestyle this may be enough, but if you are physically active, you need more water than that. That is... 

Reading a map!

Reading a map!, Nîmes

 Jerelis Says:  Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, the catchy title of the 1992 bestseller by John Gray, succinctly expresses an ancient dilemma. What--if anything--do men's and women's brains do differently?The general statement that men and women respond and behave differently under... 

What to Pack  

Travel light!

Travel light!, Nîmes

 Jerelis Says:  * Map and guidebook;* Crackers;* 2 Liter of water;* Fruit / power bars. * Hiking boots;* 1 extra t-shirt;* Shorts with many pockets;* Sunglasses;* Fleece type jacket;* Hat / cap;* Raincoat. * Lip balm;* (Neck) sunblock;* Band-aids. * Camera and lots of SD cards!* Filter;*... 

Folding umbrella for dates outside high season

Folding umbrella for dates outside high season, Nîmes

 scotstraveller Says:   Nimes has great weather, but outside of the obvious high summer dates, it can rain unexpectadely, even on nice-ish days. After many years visiting, I always carry a fold down umbrella. Doesn't take much room but very useful from time to time when you least expect it. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Pont du Gard – UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pont du Gard – UNESCO World Heritage Site., Nîmes

 Jerelis Says:  Built in the 1st century AD, the Pont du Gard is the highest of all Roman aqueduct bridges and is the best preserved. It was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1985 because of its historical importance. From the 18th century onwards, particularly after the... 

Pont du Gard – How about the entrance fee?

Pont du Gard – How about the entrance fee?, Nîmes

 Jerelis Says:  While we were walking towards the Pont du Gard we heared a lot of complaints about the entrance fee that needed to be paid. We paid €18,- for vehicle to have it parked at the parking lot. We were unpleasantly surprised by this huge parking fee. I asked someone of the... 

Pont du Gard – Bridge of the Gard.

Pont du Gard – Bridge of the Gard., Nîmes

 Jerelis Says:  In the summer of 2011 we visited the southern part of France. We had stayed in Lyon for a night and were on our way to Narbonne, close to the French border with Spain. Driving over the highway A9 we decided it was time for a rest and a lunch. By that time we were close to... 

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