Travel guide

Nîmes

The French Rome

🗓️ Best time: April–June, September–October💰 Mid-Range · ~$105/day📍 France

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About Nîmes

A sun-drenched southern city with the best-preserved Roman monuments in France — a near-intact amphitheatre still hosting events, a perfect temple, and the mighty Pont du Gard aqueduct nearby.

⭐ Things to do in Nîmes

Arena of Nîmes (Roman amphitheatre)Maison Carrée templeJardins de la FontainePont du Gard day tripTour MagnePont du Gard aqueductTemple of Diana ruinsCarré d'Art by Norman Foster

🍽️ What to eat in Nîmes

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Brandade de morueGardianne de taureauCroquant VillaretCostières de Nîmes wine

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walkable centre; a car or bus for the Pont du Gard.

💡 Local tip

Combine Nîmes with the colossal Roman Pont du Gard aqueduct, a short drive away.