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B&Bs and holiday cottages for exploring Nîmes: the Roman amphitheatre, the Maison Carrée and the Jardins de la Fontaine.

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Nîmes, a Roman city in Gard

Nîmes is the prefecture of the Gard. The city preserves several Roman monuments linked to its development as a colony under Augustus. Its centre combines ancient remains, medieval streets, town houses and contemporary cultural venues.

Aqueduct, Pont du Gard and Castellum

The Nîmes aqueduct collected water from the Eure spring near Uzès and carried it to the Castellum divisorium. The Pont du Gard is its best-known structure. About fifty kilometres long, the system shows the precision needed to maintain a slight gradient over uneven ground.

Arena, Maison Carrée and Jardins de la Fontaine

The arena of Nîmes is a Roman amphitheatre still used for concerts, events and bullfights during the ferias. The Maison Carrée, a Roman temple preserved in the city centre, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Jardins de la Fontaine include the Temple of Diana, the ancient spring and the path up to the Tour Magne.

Old centre and contemporary culture

Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Castor cathedral reflects the medieval period. Later centuries left town houses and façades connected with trade, administration and local families. Carré d’Art, designed by Norman Foster opposite the Maison Carrée, houses a library and contemporary art museum.

Events and excursions

The ferias, Festival de Nîmes and markets give the city different rhythms through the year. From Nîmes, you can also reach the Gorges du Gardon, Uzège and the Gard part of the Camargue.

Group central monuments into one day, then set aside another outing for the Pont du Gard or Uzès. Accommodation location and parking matter as much as distance from the centre.

When is the best time to stay in Nîmes?

Spring and autumn suit city visits and excursions to Uzès or Pont du Gard. Summer brings several events and requires planning around the heat.

Where should you choose a bed and breakfast near Nîmes?

You can stay in Nîmes, in villages of the Vaunage, towards Uzès, Pont du Gard, the Gorges du Gardon or on routes towards the Gard part of the Camargue.

How should you plan visits in the town centre?

Group town-centre visits on foot and check museum and monument opening days. During festivals and major events, book the relevant visits in advance. If arriving by car, ask your host about parking.