Jardins de la Fontaine, French formal garden in Nîmes, France.
The Jardins de la Fontaine extends across 15 hectares, featuring ornate fountains, baroque sculptures, and classical terraces arranged around a natural spring source.
Created in 1745, these gardens were built upon the remains of an ancient Roman sanctuary that included the Temple of Diana and water features.
The gardens incorporate the Temple of Diana and Tour Magne monuments, preserving significant elements of Roman architecture and engineering within their layout.
The gardens open daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM in summer and 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM in winter, with free admission for all visitors.
The gardens contain an underground network of water channels, constructed during Roman times, which still functions as part of the water management system.
Location: Nîmes
Address: 26 Quai de la Fontaine, 30000 Nîmes, France 30000 Nîmes
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:30-22:00
Phone: +33466767001
Website: https://nimes.fr/index.php?id=504
GPS coordinates: 43.83900,4.34977
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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.
Maison Carrée
517 m
Magne Tower
452 m
Temple of Diana
57 m
Carré d'art
433 m
Castellum divisorium
626 m
Sanctuaire de la Fontaine
161 m
Les Halles de Nîmes
706 m
Église Saint-Paul de Nîmes
577 m
Cimetière protestant de Nîmes
623 m
Maison de santé protestante de Nîmes
190 m
Nîmes Clock Tower
688 m
Château Fadaise
586 m
Petit Temple de Nîmes
563 m
Lagorce mansion
572 m
Café Le Napoléon
524 m
Temple de Diane
145 m
Possac
595 m
Former Major Seminary of Nîmes
262 m
Maison de Paul Rabaut
219 m
Immeubles avec vestiges archéologiques
165 m
Place de l'Horloge
703 m
Église évangélique libre de Nîmes
585 m
Madeleine
619 m
Nîmes St Paul church, main organ
577 m
Madeleine
650 m
Orgue de tribune du Petit Temple de Nîmes
563 m
Staircase in N° 27 Madeleine street in Nîmes
650 m
Maison, 28 boulevard Gambetta
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