Nîmes Travel Guide

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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. 

 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... 

 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...