Place aux Herbes, Medieval market square in Nîmes, France.
The Place aux Herbes features stone buildings with mullioned windows and shop arcades surrounding an open central area for gatherings and markets.
The square functioned as a primary marketplace since medieval times, where merchants set up stalls to sell herbs, spices, and fresh produce.
Every morning, local farmers and vendors gather to sell fresh regional products while street musicians perform traditional songs near the terraces.
The square connects to numerous pedestrian streets and remains accessible through multiple public transportation options with parking facilities nearby.
Square holes in the cathedral facade mark the locations where medieval traveling merchants once secured their market stalls during trading days.
Location: Nîmes
Address: Pl. aux Herbes, 30000 Nîmes, France 30000 Nîmes
GPS coordinates: 43.83830,4.35966
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:33
Nîmes brings together two thousand years of architecture in one view. As you walk, you pass from the Roman amphitheater of the first century to the glass façade of the Carré d'Art, built in the 1990s. The Maison Carrée, an ancient temple with Corinthian columns, faces this contemporary art museum in a striking contrast. The Jardins de la Fontaine combine Roman ruins with 18th-century landscaping, with terraces, pools, and shaded paths. The city offers many great spots for photos. From the Tour Magne, you can see the rooftops and the surrounding countryside. The central squares, like Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle, line with plane trees and fountains. The Porte Auguste marks the old city entrance along the Roman road. Every street and corner reveals a piece of history or an architectural detail that shows how Nîmes grew, changed, and kept its past alive.
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