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  • The city of Nimes is in the Languedoc - Roussillon region of France.

  • This was the centre of Roman France examples can be seen all over the area.

  • The town has one of the best Roman amphitheatres which could seat 24,000 people.



    There is a Roman temple La Maison Carees which is now a museum, It has a collection of Roman sculptures the temple was built in the 1st century.

    Also a must see is the Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct which brought water from the reservoir and distributed it throughout the town.

    Nimes Roman temple

    Nime Roman temple picture

    Outside of the city you will see several vine yards. As well as wine there is clothing and textile manufacturing.

    If you get tired of the old building there are plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants to visit.

    There is a farmers market on a Tuesday and in the summer a craft and local products market is held on Thursday night

    Try the Restaurant Lisita

    Address: 2 rue des arenes, Nimes 30000

    Lisita

    The river at Nimes

    Nimes picture

    Nimes Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct

    nimes aquaduct picture


    Map of the city showing location of the Hotels in Nimes



    Hotels in Nimes


    There is a good choice of Hotel deals to pick from

    Hotel Acanthe du Temple

    hotel Acanthe-du-temple-nimes

    This hotel is a short walk from the Arenas and La Maison Carrée.

    It is in the centre of a town full of history. You will enjoy this quiet hotel, close to Porte Auguste.

    Hotel Acanthe du Temple

    There is a lot to see in the region the Camargue, Carassonne you can even go into Spain.


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    Les Aubuns Country Hotel

    Nimes

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    At the crossroads of Camargue, Provence and Cévennes, Les Aubuns Country Hotel welcomes you yo a warm and confortable environnement only a few kilometres away from Nîmes, prestigious romain town. Only a couple of minutes drive away, you will find the nicest and oldest golf course of the region. Further away, you will be able to visit the majestic Pont du Gard, Uzès and Avignon.

    Les Aubuns Country Hotel

    Hotel Duret Paris


    The Hotel Duret is ideally located between Place de l Étoile and Porte Maillot, just a few steps away from the Champs Élysées and the Palais de Congrès, in one of the most prestigious areas of Paris.

    The property is placed in a typical, calm Parisian street, and offers an elegant yet intimate atmosphere, a heaven of quietness and pleasure.

    Hotel Duret Paris

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    Hotel Campanile Narbonne

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    Built 2 years ago in a quiet area, 10 minutes by car from the city center of Narbonne, Hotel Campanile Narbonne is an ideal choice for both tourists and business travellers. Located only 15 kilometers from the shores of the Mediterranean sea and the nearby beaches. The Hotel features a spacious restaurant, meeting facilities, free parking area and free wireless Internet access

    Hotel Campanile Narbonne


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    Novotel Atria

    Nimes

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    The Novotel Atria Nimes Centre is a 3 star hotel located in the city centre of Nimes, just a short walk from the amphitheatre. It features 119 air conditioned rooms, a restaurant, bar and 11 conference rooms for meetings and seminars. . Private parking is available for 40 spaces .

    Novotel Atria

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