Musée des beaux-arts de Nîmes, Art museum in Nîmes, France.
The Musée des beaux-arts de Nîmes occupies a neoclassical building with exhibition halls spread across two main levels, housing thousands of artworks. The layout allows visitors to move easily between different collections as they explore.
The museum was founded in 1824 at a different location before moving to its present building to accommodate a growing collection. The relocation enabled it to expand significantly and present more artworks to the public.
The collection reflects the tastes of European artists from different regions, with paintings and sculptures spread across the galleries for visitors to explore. These works show how artists from Italy, France, and the north influenced each other over time.
The museum is located in central Nîmes with good wheelchair access via ramps and elevators throughout the building. Visitors can move between floors easily and explore at their own pace.
The lower gallery contains a dedicated section focused entirely on Italian works, featuring pieces created over several centuries. This area is often overlooked by visitors even though it offers remarkable examples of craftsmanship.
Location: Nîmes
Inception: 1824
Official opening: 1824
Phone: +33466767182
Website: http://nimes.fr/index.php?id=279
GPS coordinates: 43.83190,4.36060
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
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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Musée de la Romanité
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Gare de Nîmes
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Fontaine Pradier
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Porte de France
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Justice Court in Nîmes
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Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle
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Town hall of Nîmes
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Prefecture of Gard mansion
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Nîmes World War I memorial
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Former Hôtel-Dieu
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Bézard mansion
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Foulc mansion
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Hôtel du Louvre
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De Chazelles mansion
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Rozel
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Mur du Bas-Empire
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Synagogue de Nîmes
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Place du Marché
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Chapelle Saint-Joseph de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Nîmes
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Bas-relief romain
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Star's street N°23
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Temple de l'Oratoire, Nîmes
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Nîmes, l'Antiquité au présent
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Orgue de tribune de l'église Sainte-Perpétue et Sainte-Félicité (Nîmes)
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Nîmes, Porte-de-France street N°40
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