Nîmes
Nîmes is a town to enjoy. It has a rich history as a Roman town with a number of important structures remaining.
The Esplanade Charles de Gaulle is a large city square across from the Roman Arena. A beautiful fountain is in the centre.
The Roman amphitheatre, built around 100 AD, is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world as well as being one of the 20 largest of the 400 that remain. It could hold 24,000 spectators.
The Maison Carrée temple is another important roman structure in perfect condition.
Fontaine Pradier on Esplanade of Nîmes has a centre statue representing Nîmes with four small statues with flowing water representing the major water sources of the area.
Roman amphitheatre, built in 100 AD is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world.
The arena has two levels of arches. It is still used for concerts.
The streets in the historic centre are pleasant and there is a feeling of a the daily life of the town, rather than just tourism.
The Maison-Carrée rivals Rome's Pantheon as being the most complete Roman building that survives from the Romain Empire. Built by Augustus, it was dedicated to Gaius and Lucious Caesar, groundsons and adopted heirs. It is said to have inspired the design of the Église de la Madeleine in Paris
The Canal de la Fontaine, 18th C,
It is called the Temple of Diana, built under Emperor Augustus. Thoughts are it was a actrually a library and not a temple to a god. It was rebuilt in 2nd C, and in the medieval times housed a monastery.
Jardins de la Fontaine, include central basin which is fed by an ancient spring. It has a rich blend of fountains, statues and bridges.
Nîmes has impressive Roman strutures, and they can be enjoyed without the crowds found in Rome. Sit, relax, and take it all in.
The historic centre of Nîmes has plenty of restaurants and bars. Pedestrian streets make it easy to walk about.