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
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 Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct
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
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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