Visit Nimes - Nîmes is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It is
also the city of
spring, named after the Roman God Nemausus. In recent years
Nîmes has been rediscovered as a weekend destination, thanks in
large part to its beauty, rich architectural heritage and proximity
to both the Mediterranean and Provence. There are also many
exciting restaurants in the city, including Aux Plaisirs des Halles by
Nîmes’ large indoor food market.
Nimes, in southern France, has two wonderfully preserved Roman buildings,
both about 2,000 years old. One is a temple founded by the Emperor Augustus.
The Temple is open to the public and contains a display of Roman statues
unearthed at Nimes.
A Roman arena, whether this one, or the Coliseum in Rome itself, would have
provided "entertainment" that included gladiators fighting wild beasts. As
the statue of a matador suggests, Nimes decided to do as the Romans, and
their ancient arena is open for business as a bullfighting ring.
Considering all the Roman sites including many ancient theaters restored for
that original purpose, this is unique. France leads the world in recycling
Roman arenas. The bullfighting ring seems to fit in perfectly. The bulls are
imported from Spain, and probably the matadors as well. Spain is very close
to Nimes, and it's likely the Nimes region was part of Spain under the
border was moved further south.
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New Hotel La Baume Nimes
In the heart of the city of Nimes, the New Hotel La Baume is a place that you
will love at first sight. As a matter of fact, the New Hotel La Baume has been
designed inside a prestigious XVII century mansion. The hotel has a delightful
combination of hotelier's tradition and modern comfort. The rooms are very
spacious and classically decorated with exceptional charm.
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Private Provence Tour - Footsteps of the Romans Pont du Gard The Romans chose the Eure in Uzes to supply the town of Nimes with water and they built a thirty mile aqueduct and the bridge to achieve it. Today you can learn more about the history and heritage of the city of Nimes and see the many Roman remains. There's also free time to explore the site of le Pont du Gard.
Shopping Nimes
There are several well-known
vineyards in the area, including Château Mourgues de Gres. The best place to
sample, and buy, local wines is at the Les Cave du 41 wine shop on 41, rue
Emile Jamais. La Vinothèque on 18 rue Jean Reboul is another good wine
merchant. As in so many other French towns and cities, the indoor food
market (on rue General Perrier), is worth a visit. This street, together
with rue des Marchands and pedestrian streets in the Old Town such as rue de
l’Aspic and rue de la Madeleine, form the bulk of the shopping areas. The
latter has many expensive fashion stores. A cheaper option is the Sunday
flea market by the football stadium Stade des Costières. Many tourists buy
Santons, small clay figurines in the shape of farmers, maids, priests, etc.
They can be found at Boutique Provencale on place de la Maison Carré.
Eating and Drinking Nimes
Many nice
restaurants can be found hidden among the Roman alleys and buildings. Nîmes
is situated in the Languedoc region, but its proximity to Provence makes for
an interesting culinary combination. The squares and alleys of Old Town
are full of bars, but there are few clubs. For a city with a population of
only 130 000, the nightlife is surprisingly good – especially in the summer.
Le Lisita - 2 boulevard des Arènes F - 30000 NIMES
This local institution houses two fine dining rooms, successfully combining old
stonework and modern furniture. Contemporary cuisine and good wine list.
Sports & Activities Nimes
Golf
De Nîmes Campagne - Located at 15 minutes from the centre of Nîmes
and at 3 kilometres of the airport of Garons , the Golf of Nîmes
Campagne is open to all golfers.
Designed by the architects Morandi and Harradine, its inauguration took
place in 1968. The course is reputed for its greens and their
difficulty, its narrow fairways, flanked by a colourful variety of
trees. In 2003, the Golf of Nîmes Campagne was rated the 75th best golf
course in Europe by the magazine Golf World, and the 26th best golf in
France by the magazine Golf Européen. Simply the most beautiful golf
course in Languedoc Roussillon!
Vacquerolles
- Eight minutes drive from the city of Nîmes, the golf course
at Vacquerolles is spread over the scented, sunny hillsides of
the ‘garrigue’ - the scrubland typical of southern France. The
18-hole course (par 72, 6260 metres) is gently sloping
with no water obstacles. There’s a lively club with a mix of
players of all ages and levels, and a friendly atmosphere.
Take time out to visit Nîmes, which is famous for its gallo-Roman
history and has some of the best preserved Roman sites in
southern France. Slightly further away you’ll find the fantastic
Roman bridge, the Pont du Gard, the ancient Duchy of Uzès, and
the countryside of the Petite Camargue.
Due to its situation in the
Mediterranean, Nimes offers one of the best and sunniest climates
of the whole of France - there are more than 300 days of sunshine per
year! Nimes and its region are attractive year round.