Nîmes, Historical Roman city in southern Occitanie, France.
The city features numerous Roman monuments including an amphitheater capable of seating 20,000 people and the Maison Carrée temple complex.
Founded as Nemausus in the first century BC, Nîmes developed into a Roman colony with a population reaching 60,000 inhabitants under Emperor Augustus.
The Feria de Nîmes festival occurs twice yearly, bringing thousands of visitors to celebrate regional traditions through bullfighting and street performances.
Visitors can reach Nîmes through its airport or train station, with direct connections to Paris, while the compact city center allows for walking exploration.
The term 'denim' originates from Nîmes, where the sturdy cotton fabric 'de Nîmes' was manufactured and later exported to America for work clothing.
Location: arrondissement of Nîmes
Location: canton of La Vistrenque
Location: canton of Nîmes-5
Location: canton of Nîmes-6
Location: Communauté d’agglomération Nîmes Métropole
Location: Gard
Elevation above the sea: 114 m
Shares border with: Bouillargues, Caissargues, La Calmette, Caveirac, Dions, Gajan, Générac, Marguerittes, Milhaud, Parignargues, Poulx, La Rouvière, Sainte-Anastasie, Saint-Gilles, Rodilhan, Clarensac
Address: Nîmes, France 30900 Nîmes
Phone: +33466767001
Website: https://nimes.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.83833,4.35972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:11
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The gourmet restaurants in Nîmes and its region prepare intricate dishes using local products from the Gard area. Chefs like Jérôme Nutile and Michel Kayser offer menus combining modern techniques and Mediterranean flavors. The culinary offerings extend from Uzès to Arles, passing through Sommières, with establishments specializing in French, Italian, and Asian cuisine.
Amphitheater of Nîmes
383 m
Maison Carrée
290 m
Magne Tower
978 m
Jardins de la Fontaine
803 m
Temple of Diana
786 m
Musée de la Romanité
338 m
Gare de Nîmes
842 m
Carré d'art
380 m
Nîmes Cathedral
67 m
Le Nemausus
1.6 km
Nîmes, St Baudile church
377 m
Porta Augusta
302 m
Castellum divisorium
543 m
Sanctuaire de la Fontaine
891 m
Fontaine Pradier
437 m
Les Halles de Nîmes
136 m
Musée des beaux-arts de Nîmes
720 m
Église Saint-Paul de Nîmes
346 m
Porte de France
647 m
Nîmes, St Perpétue church
409 m
Justice Court in Nîmes
367 m
Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle
408 m
Town hall of Nîmes
208 m
Grand Temple
266 m
Cimetière protestant de Nîmes
1.4 km
Roman city wall at Nîmes
1.8 km
Archaeological Museum Nîmes
253 m
Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Nîmes
243 mReviews
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