Place aux Herbes, Medieval market square in Nîmes, France.
Place aux Herbes is a market square in Nîmes surrounded by stone buildings with arcades and shop fronts facing the open center. The covered walkways and multi-story facades create defined edges that organize the space for commerce and gathering.
The square originated in medieval times as a marketplace where merchants sold herbs, spices, and produce from stalls arranged in the open space. This commercial role shaped its design and continues to define how people use it.
The square remains a gathering place where locals and visitors sit at outdoor tables to watch daily life unfold around them. The covered arcades provide shelter while maintaining the lively character of a working market zone.
The square can be reached by foot through several pedestrian pathways and has public parking and transit stops nearby. Early mornings bring activity when vendors set up, making it a good time to visit if you want to see the market in action.
Square holes are still visible in the cathedral facade next to the plaza, marking where medieval merchants once anchored their market stalls securely. These holes remain as a physical record of centuries of trading activity.
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