Sanctuaire de la Fontaine, Roman temple in Nîmes, France.
The Sanctuaire de la Fontaine stands at the center of the Jardins de la Fontaine, featuring stone structures and water elements around an ancient spring.
The temple complex was constructed in the first century BCE as a religious center dedicated to the local deity Nemausus and later converted for imperial worship.
The temple complex served as a meeting point for religious ceremonies, where Roman priests performed rituals to honor emperors and maintain political connections.
Visitors can access the archaeological site through the main entrance of Jardins de la Fontaine and explore the remaining structures throughout the year.
The site contains a structure traditionally called Temple of Diana, which researchers suggest might have actually functioned as a Roman library.
Location: Nîmes
GPS coordinates: 43.84033,4.34897
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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