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Visit Nimes - Nīmes is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It is also the city of spring, named after the Roman God Nemausus. In recent years Nīmes 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 Nīmes’ 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.
 Ryanair launches new routes to Languedoc-Roussillon 09/09/2009
New flights will open in March 2010 from Leeds Bradford to Montpellier (two departures a week, on Mondays and Fridays) and to Carcassonne (two departures a week, on Sundays and Wednesdays). Ryanair ...

 Hōtel Le Saint-Geničs 10/08/2009
Family hotel located in a quiet residential area at 1,5 km from the historical centre of Uzčs, with a nice view over the countryside. 20 comfortable rooms, swimming pool and private carpark. ...

 Newhotel La Baume, Nīmes 23/04/2009
In the historic heart of Nīmes, the charming New Hotel La Baume is housed in a prestigious 17th century mansion. It offers modern comforts while retaining its original period charm. The lovely open ...

 Roman Sites and Historical Places 11/11/2008
On this Roman Sites and Historical Places tour you will visit the villages of Nimes and Uzes as well as the famous Pont du Gard. Today, your first stop is the great city of Nīmes, known for its arts ...

 Autumn in the towns of Languedoc-Roussillon 08/11/2008
Visit the exhibitions in the contemporary or fine arts galleries, stroll through the markets and the back streets, discover architectural treasures, do some shopping, enjoy a steam bath, and an ...

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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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Top Sightseeing Tour Nimes

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 Chāteau 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 Vinothčque 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 Costičres. 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. Nīmes 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 Arčnes 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 Nīmes Campagne - Located at 15 minutes from the centre of Nīmes and at 3 kilometres of the airport of Garons , the Golf of Nīmes 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 Nīmes 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!
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Vacquerolles - Eight minutes drive from the city of Nīmes, 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 Nīmes, 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 Uzčs, and the countryside of the Petite Camargue.
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Nimes Weather & Climate

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.
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