Nîmes Clock Tower, Clock tower in central Nîmes, France.
The stone clock tower rises above the surrounding buildings with its rectangular structure and large clock face displaying Roman numerals on each side.
Constructed during the 18th century, this tower served multiple purposes including timekeeping, surveillance, and as a central bell tower for the city.
The clock tower functions as a central meeting point where residents gather during local festivals, markets, and community celebrations throughout the year.
Visitors can reach the clock tower by following signs from the train station, with guided tours available at the tourist office nearby.
The tower contains an original mechanical clock system that continues to operate using weights and gears from its initial installation period.
GPS coordinates: 43.83831,4.35829
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00
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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Vieux Nîmes museum
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Nîmes St Eugénie church
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Petit Temple de Nîmes
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Maison Romane
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Hôtel de Bernis
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Boudon mansion
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Fontfroide mansion
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Novi de Caveirac mansion
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Meynier de Sallinelles mansion
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Possac
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Presbytère de la cathédrale mansion
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Place de l'Horloge
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Maison gothique, Nîmes
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Madeleine
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Maison, 5 rue des Lombards
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Orgue de tribune du Petit Temple de Nîmes
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Christian sarcophagus, Nîmes Cathedral
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Staircase in N° 27 Madeleine street in Nîmes
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Maison, 2 rue du Grand-Couvent
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Merchants' street N°02
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Merchants' street N°17
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Building in Nîmes
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Immeuble, 13 rue des Lombards
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Balcon angle rues de l'Aspic et de la Madeleine
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