Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle, Urban garden in central Nîmes, France
The Charles de Gaulle Esplanade spans three hectares between the train station and the Roman Arena, featuring extensive green spaces and walking paths.
The area transformed from an artillery training ground in the 16th century to a public promenade in the 19th century through multiple renovations.
The Pradier Fountain, created in 1851, displays marble sculptures representing the four rivers of Nîmes with a central figure wearing architectural elements.
The esplanade connects directly to Avenue Feuchères and provides access to the historic district, with the Roman Arena visible from its northern end.
A small frog sculpture hides among the reeds of the Pradier Fountain, adding an unexpected detail to this monumental water feature.
Location: Nîmes
GPS coordinates: 43.83506,4.36200
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
Nîmes combines Roman monuments with contemporary architecture. The first-century arena, the Roman temple Maison Carrée, and the Fountains Gardens display ancient construction. The Carré d'Art presents modern glass and steel design. The city contains squares with fountains and historic buildings for various photo angles.
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Musée de la Romanité
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Fontaine Pradier
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Town hall of Nîmes
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Nîmes World War I memorial
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Académie's mansion
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André or de Brueys mansion
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Bézard mansion
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Maison des Atlantes, Nîmes
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Villard mansion
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De Chazelles mansion
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Courtois pastry shop
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Rozel
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Démians mansion
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Mur du Bas-Empire
231 m
Synagogue de Nîmes
283 m
Former Jesuits college
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Place du Marché
277 m
Chapelle du collège des Jésuites de Nîmes
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Nîmes Jesuits chapel
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Jules Salles gallery
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Bas-relief romain
199 m
Orgue de tribune de l'église Sainte-Perpétue et Sainte-Félicité (Nîmes)
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Building Aspic's plan & street corner
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