Nīmes, France

Travel Blogs from Nīmes (68)

Didjereedo at the Pont Du Gard, Nīmes, France travel blog
Didjereedo at the Pont Du Gard
Aug 24, 2007

We took a public bus to the Pont Du Gard today, an ancient Roman aqueduct built between AD 38 and AD 52.  We hiked up to a promontory point for pictures then camped out on a broken concrete staircase and had a picnic.  Our tour leader, Stan ...

A travel blog entry by tracystravels
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Hunting for Roman Remains  - Part I, Nimes, France travel blog
Hunting for Roman Remains - Part I
Mar 3, 2007

... , which is what we sought to understand a little more. That was how we booked a quick trip with Davros Tours to southern France where, rumor has it, lay the best preserved roman ruins. So hunting we went. As soon as we crossed the English Channel on the ...

A travel blog entry by zento
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En route back to London, Nimes, France travel blog
En route back to London
Mar 4, 2007

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French Roman ruins, Nimes, France travel blog
French Roman ruins
Dec 8, 2003

... Roman aqueduct the world had seen. It was amazing to look at. It crossed a huge valley and used to take fresh water to Nimes. Most people I knew had climbed on it and we were looking forward to this, but it was now locked up and you weren't allowed to do ...

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Attractions in Nīmes (11)

Roman Ampitheatre (Arenes)
Roman Ampitheatre (Arenes)

Bd. Victor-Hugo, Nîmes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

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The "Arčnes de Nīmes" date back to the end of the 1st century AD and is a perfect illustration of the degree of perfection attained by Roman engineers in designing and constructing this type of extremely complex building. "Arčnes de Nīmes" are the best-preserved Amphitheatre from Roman times. Visitors can discover two new areas reserved for gladiators and bull fighting. Open to visit 7 days a week (except during the ferias).
Maison Carree
Maison Carree

Bd. Victor-Hugo, Nîmes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

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The Maison Carree in Nimes is the only Roman ancient temple completely preserved. The inspiration for the design of the Maison Carree came from the temples of Apollo and Mars Ultor in Rome. Inside the Maison Carree, the multimedia spectacle plunges the visitor into Nimes' heroic past thanks to the usage of the most cutting-edge resources. This is an experience that transports the visitor back into the very heart of the ancient town.
Jardins de la Fontaine
Jardins de la Fontaine

Quai de la Fontaine, Nîmes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

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Magne Tower
Magne Tower

On the hill in the Jardins de la Fontaine, Nîmes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

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Forum Discussions on Nīmes (5)

An Underated Region in France
Posted on Apr 14, 2008, 07:34:26
... -Rousillion in the south is an excellent place to visit. We could call it the "poor man's" south of France. Languedoc starts from the French/Spanish border and stretches all the way up along the coast to the next department of Provence. Here, ...
An Underated Region in France
Posted on Apr 11, 2008, 09:50:28
... -Rousillion in the south is an excellent place to visit. We could call it the "poor man's" south of France. Languedoc starts from the French/Spanish border and stretches all the way up along the coast to the next department of Provence. Here, ...
Travel Guide to Montpellier
Posted on Nov 22, 2008, 18:14:14
... are quaint towns surrounding Montpellier such as Pezanas, Sete and St Guilhem le Dessert as well as the famous little city of Nimes. All of these locations are less than an hour away from the city and are beautiful. While there are not many monuments to ...
Explore France On Line (Video + Stills)
Posted on Jun 3, 2009, 15:23:40
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