PRESENTATION
Population 150 000
A City of History, Especially Roman
Nîmes, the old Roman Nemausus, is one of the best examples of how southern Gaul was Romanized. It became a Roman colony under Emperor Augustus and really took off in the 1st century, and you can still see the traces of that golden age all over the city. It’s rare to find a place with so many well-preserved Roman monuments still woven into daily life.
But Nîmes hasn’t frozen itself in time. The medieval streets, the lively shopping areas, and the mix of modern architecture all show a city that’s moved forward while fully embracing its Roman roots.
The Spirit of the Feria
In Nîmes, bull culture isn’t just some tourist attraction, it’s a deep part of the city’s identity. The feria is a huge celebration that happens twice a year, during Pentecost and the grape harvest. The Arena fills up for corridas, and the whole city gets swept up in the party.
You’ll see traditional bull runs through the streets, brass bands playing lively music, and pop-up bars where people gather late into the night. The entire historic center turns into a giant open-air festival, it’s loud, colorful, and full of life.
A True Southern City
Nîmes is southern through and through, in its architecture, its lifestyle, and its rhythm. You’ll see light-colored façades, cobbled streets, little squares with fountains, and shaded terraces. The city center is pedestrian-friendly and full of life, colorful markets, buzzing cafés, and that unmistakable southern accent in the air.
It’s the kind of place you’ll enjoy walking through, not just for the sights, but for the atmosphere, warm, welcoming, proud of its roots, and full of sunshine.
OVERVIEW
Sections
- 1 ACTIVITY
⭐ Food Tour - 1 STROLL
⭐ City Center - 5 (+2) ROMAN
⭐ Nîmes Arena - 1 (+2) PANORAMA
- 9 (+1) MUSEUMS / EXHIBITS
- 2 FOOD MARKETS
- 1 GARDEN
- 5 CHURCHES
- 2 OTHERS
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1 ACTIVITY
| Name | Appeal | € | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food Tour | ✦✦✦✦✦ | €80 |
⭐ Food Tour
Led by a passionate local guide, this food tour takes you on a tasty adventure through Nîmes’ historic center with different local tastings. You’ll dive into the local flavors while picking up stories about the city’s history.
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1 STROLL
| Name | Appeal | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | City Center | ✦✦✦✧✧ |
⭐ City Center
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
French Names
Centre Ville de Nîmes
L’Écusson
You can’t visit Nîmes without getting lost in the charm of the historic center. The old town has that classic medieval layout that’s just made for wandering. You’ll find cobbled streets, shady little squares, and Roman monuments popping up around some corner. It’s compact, lively, and super walkable, one minute you’re looking at an ancient column, the next you’re grabbing a drink on a buzzing terrace.
Around the Maison Carrée, the shopping streets stretch out with elegant storefronts and quiet arcades. Rue de l’Aspic is the busy pedestrian strip, winding through boutiques, bakeries, and cafés. And boulevard Victor-Hugo gives you a nice open view as it links the old town to the Jardins de la Fontaine.
Place aux Herbes is another must, surrounded by cafés and watched over by the cathedral, it’s always buzzing from morning till night.
But if you wander off the main paths, you’ll stumble on all kinds of surprises, quiet little streets or lively corners, a hidden fountain, a carved façade, an 18th-century townhouse, or a tiny square turned into an open-air dining spot. The vibe here is totally southern: laid-back, friendly, full of life and sunshine. You’ll see locals rushing by, others just strolling, maybe stopping to admire a detail on a building or follow the smell of fresh bread from a bakery.
In Nîmes, heritage isn’t something frozen in time, it’s part of daily life. It moves with the rhythm of the markets, the cafés, the bookshops, and all the little shops that make this city as great to live in as it is to visit. The whole center feels warm and welcoming, the kind of place you’ll want to come back to.
5 (+2) ROMAN
| Name | Appeal | Type | € | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nîmes Arena | ✦✦✦✦✧ | Amphiteater | €11 |
| 2 | Maison Carrée | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Temple (+Museum) | €6.50 |
| 3 | Temple de Diane | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Temple Ruin | 0 |
| 4 | Porte d'Auguste | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Gate Ruin | 0 |
| 5 | Castellum | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Basin Ruin | 0 |
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Tour Magné is also a Roman site (see PANORAMA section).
There’s also the Romanité Museum (see MUSEUM section).
⭐ Nîmes Arena
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✧
Type Amphiteater
Price €11
French Name
Arènes de Nîmes
If you’re in Nîmes, you can’t miss the Arena, it’s the city’s iconic landmark and one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world. Built at the end of the 1st century, it could hold up to 24,000 people who came mostly to watch gladiator fights. It’s 133 meters long and 101 wide, and the symmetry and elegance of the place are seriously impressive.
The stands are arranged in different levels that reflected the social hierarchy of the time. Even today, you can clearly see how the space was organized in ancient times. With 34 seating sections, well-preserved vomitoria (the exit corridors), and vaulted galleries, the whole place shows off the genius of Roman engineering.
Over the centuries, the amphitheater has gone through many transformations, it became a fortress in the Middle Ages, then a residential neighborhood, and eventually, in the 19th century, a bullfighting arena.
And it’s still in use today. From historical reenactments and concerts to the famous feria bullfights, the arena remains a vibrant cultural venue.
During your visit, you’ll follow a museum-style path through the galleries, with models and information panels that explain how the monument evolved over time. You’ll learn all about how the games were organized, what life was like for the gladiators, and what each part of the structure was used for. The site’s really well set up for visitors, with clear, easy-to-understand info along the way.
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⚙️ Hours & Prices (Tourist Office Website)
Panorama
Also, climbing up into the stands gives you a view over the city.
Sunset
If you can time it right, try to go at sunset, the golden light on those ancient stones is just magical.
Maison Carrée
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Temple (+ Museum inside)
Price €6.50
French Name
Maison Carrée
Built during the 1st century AD, the Maison Carrée is an exceptional Roman temple that was dedicated to Augustus’ heirs, Gaius and Lucius Caesar. It’s incredibly well preserved, so much so that it’s almost one of a kind in the Roman world.
The design was inspired by Roman Corinthian temples, and you can’t miss its majestic front, with a six-column Corinthian portico and a deep porch, or pronaos. It stands on a high podium that you reach by climbing a central staircase, just like in classic Roman temple style. Its perfect proportions, detailed sculpted decorations, and clean lines give it a timeless elegance.
Over the centuries, it was used for all sorts of things; a church, a meeting hall, stables, even an archive. And funny enough, those different uses are what helped it survive.
Today, after careful restoration, you can step inside and watch a short immersive film called Nemausus, which tells you the story of the city back in Roman times.
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Temple de Diane
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Temple Ruin
Price Free
French Name
Temple de Diane
Tucked away in the Jardins de la Fontaine garden, the Temple of Diana is intriguing with its ancient ruins full of character. Despite the name, it probably wasn’t a temple to the goddess Diana at all, more likely, it was a Roman public building, connected to the nearby imperial sanctuary.
Dating back to the 1st century, the building still has part of its façade standing, and once you step inside, you’ll notice the vaulted ceilings, niches, half-columns, and traces of sculpted decoration, all showing how carefully it was built. The layout and the quality of the stonework suggest this was a prestigious place.
Over the centuries, it’s been rediscovered and explored many times, but it still holds on to its mystery, and it definitely adds to the romantic atmosphere of the gardens around it.
⚙️ Hours (City Hall Website – Fr)
(same than Jardins de la Fontaine garden)
Porte d'Auguste
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Gate Ruin
Price Free
French Name
Porte d’Auguste
The Porte d’Auguste is a pretty impressive remnant of the old Roman city walls, it was actually one of the main entrances to Nîmes back in ancient times. Built during the reign of Emperor Augustus, it marked the route of the Via Domitia, a major road that connected Italy to Spain. This monumental gate was part of the city’s defensive walls and showed just how powerful Rome was, and how important Nîmes was in the empire’s network.
Today, part of it has been uncovered, and you can still see two large arches for vehicles, with smaller side passages for pedestrians. Above them, there are niches that once held statues. If you look closely, you’ll spot details of the old defensive structure and the massive blocks that made up the foundations of the wall.
⚙️ Hours – Open 24/7
Castellum
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Basin Ruin
Price Free
French Names
Castellum Aquae
Castellum divisorium
It’s easy to miss, but it’s one of the only Roman water distribution tanks you can still see today. This was the end point of the aqueduct that brought water from the Eure spring near Uzès, all the way to Nîmes, passing through the famous Pont du Gard.
What you’ll see is a round stone basin, about 5 meters wide. It worked as a distribution tank, water would arrive here under pressure and then get channeled through the city using lead or terracotta pipes. You can still see outlet holes around the edge, which once fed fountains, baths, and other parts of the city’s infrastructure.
It might look simple at first, but it’s a brilliant example of Roman engineering, and a reminder of how vital water management was in everyday Roman life.
⚙️ Hours – Open 24/7
1 (+2) PANORAMA
| Name | Appeal | Type | € | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tour Magné | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Roman Tower | €4 |
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There’s also a panorama, visible from the highest part of the Nîmes Arena (see ROMAN section).
And there is another one from the Musée de la Romanité rooftop (see MUSEUMS section).
Tour Magné
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Roman Tower
Price €4
Summit Access 140 steps
French Name
Tour Magné
Sitting at the top of Mount Cavalier, the Tour Magne has been watching over Nîmes since ancient times. Back in the Roman era, it was part of the city’s fortifications, actually the tallest and most impressive tower of the whole wall. Originally, it stood over 30 meters high and served as a strategic lookout across the surrounding area.
This massive tower was built on the site of an old Gaulish oppidum and became part of the city’s defenses during Augustus’ reign. It’s got an octagonal shape resting on an older circular base, and with its thick stone walls and solid build, it’s a rare example of Roman military engineering that’s still standing.
Today, you can climb the stairs inside and reach the top for a stunning view over the city, and on a clear day, you can even see all the way to the Cévennes mountain range. It’s the perfect spot to end a stroll through the Jardins de la Fontaine, which connect right to it.
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9 (+1) MUSEUMS / EXHIBITS
| Name | Appeal | Theme | € | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romanité (+Panorama +Garden) | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Roman | €9 |
| 3 | Fine Arts | ✦✦✦✧✧ | European Art | €5 |
| 5 | Carré d'Art | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Contemporary Art | €8 |
| 2 | Cultures Taurines | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Bullfighting | €5 |
| 4 | Old Nîmes | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Local Arts & Crafts History | €5 |
| 6 | Chemin de Fer | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Railway | €10 |
| 7 | Natural History | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Natural History | €5 |
| 8 | Jésuites Chapel | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Art Exhibits | ∼ |
| 9 | Le Spot | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Cultural Center | ∼ |
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There’s also a small museum inside the Roman temple Maison Carrée (see ROMAN section).
Romanité
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Theme Roman
Price €9
French Name
Musée de la Romanité
Right across from the Arena, the Musée de la Romanité stands out with its striking modern design, its wavy glass façade looks like a pleated Roman toga blowing in the wind. Inside, this contemporary museum holds one of the richest archaeological collections in France, all focused on the Roman history of Nîmes and the surrounding region.
Spread over three levels, the museum takes you through more than 5,000 pieces, including incredible mosaics, everyday objects, sculptures, and architectural fragments. You get to follow the story of how Nemausus gradually became Romanized, from a small Gaulish village to a full-blown imperial city. The displays are super modern, with interactive digital setups and immersive models that really help bring it all to life.
Some of the real highlights include the Pentheus mosaic, which is unbelievably detailed, and the “Achilles on Skyros” mosaic. There are also 3D reconstructions that let you picture what the monuments looked like back in Roman times, giving you a deeper understanding of the urban and political landscape back then.
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⚙️ Hours & Map (Official Website)
The museum also hosts some temporary exhibitions.
⚙️ Schedule (Official Website)
Panorama
If you head up to the rooftop terrace, you’ll get an awesome panoramic view of the city, with the Arena just next door.
Garden
Outside, the museum has a small archaeological garden with a purpose, mixing history and botany. As you walk through, you’ll see how Mediterranean plant life evolved across major historical periods, from pre-Roman times to late Antiquity.
You’ll come across plants that were actually grown in ancient times, like grapevines, olive trees, and medicinal herbs, all giving you a glimpse into how the Romans used them in daily life, both for farming and around the house.
Fine Arts
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Theme European Art
Price €5
French Name
Musée des Beaux Arts
Set inside a beautiful 19th-century building, the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Nîmes holds an impressive collection of paintings, mostly Italian and French, from the 16th to the 19th century. It’s been renovated with a modern feel, and the layout is smooth, well-lit, and easy to follow.
As you walk through the rooms, you’ll come across major Renaissance and classical artists, with works by masters like Bassano, Guercino, and Pierre Mignard. There’s a mix of religious scenes, mythology, portraits, and still lifes, all thoughtfully displayed. The museum also gives space to 19th-century painting, especially academic and Orientalist works.
Right at the heart of the building, there’s a grand columned atrium that showcases a gorgeous Gallo-Roman mosaic, a nice reminder of Nîmes’ ancient roots.
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⚙️ Hours & Prices (Tourist Office Website)
The museum also hosts some temporary exhibitions.
Carré d'Art
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Theme Contemporary Art
Price €8
French Name
Carré d’Art
Right across from the Maison Carrée, the Carré d’Art grabs your attention with its bold glass-and-steel façade. This modern cultural center is both a multimedia library and a contemporary art museum.
Inside the museum, you’ll find a collection focused on contemporary art from the 1960s onward, with big names from minimalism, conceptual art, and the southern French art scene. You’ll see works by artists like Daniel Buren, Gerhard Richter, Andy Warhol, and Claude Viallat.
The temporary exhibitions change regularly and spotlight both international artists and up-and-coming talents.
The building itself is full of natural light, built around a central atrium that makes it easy to move from one space to another. There’s also a café with a rooftop terrace and a bookstore specializing in art, design, and architecture.
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Cultures Taurines
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Theme Bullfighting
Price €5
French Names
Musée des Cultures Taurines
Musée des Cultures Taurines Claude et Henriette Viallat
Just a stone’s throw from the Arena, the Musée des Cultures Taurines is tucked inside the Hôtel Barden and dives into a tradition that’s deeply rooted in Nîmes’ identity: bull culture.
But this city-run museum isn’t just about bullfighting, it looks at the whole world around bulls, including Spanish corrida, Camargue-style bull races, and even broader ethnographic perspectives.
As you explore the museum, you’ll see a rich collection of bullfighting outfits, vintage posters, paintings, preserved bull heads, ritual objects, and tons of archival photos.
Old Nîmes
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Theme Local Arts & Crafts History
Price €5
French Name
Musée du Vieux Nimes
Right in the historic center, the Musée du Vieux Nîmes is set inside the old bishop’s palace and gives you a glimpse into everyday life in Nîmes from the 17th to the 20th century. It’s a pretty eclectic museum, with everything from household items and furniture to clothes, decorative arts, and local archives.
The themed rooms walk you through local crafts, traditional clothing, the lifestyle of the Nîmes bourgeoisie, and the city’s industrial history.
One of the most unique rooms is all about the famous “denim” fabric short for “de Nîmes”, which is said to have inspired modern jeans.
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Chemin de Fer
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Theme Railway
Price €10
French Name
Musée du Chemin de Fer de Nîmes
Set inside an old railway building, this small community-run museum brings the history of trains in the Nîmes area back to life. You’ll find a passionate collection of documents, models, uniforms, lanterns, signs, and mechanical parts that trace the evolution of railways from the 19th century to today.
It’s a modest place, but run by volunteers who are seriously into railway history. If you’re a train enthusiast, you’ll definitely enjoy the visit.
Natural History
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Theme Natural History
Price €5
French Name
Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle
Inside a former 17th-century Jesuit college, this low-key museum might surprise you with how much it actually has to offer. You’ll get to explore everything from local prehistory to the major branches of the animal kingdom, plus a fascinating ethnographic section with objects from Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
The collection includes minerals, fossils, skeletons, insects, and all kinds of botanical oddities, laid out in a way that’s packed but easy to follow.
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Jésuites Chapel
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Theme Art Exhibitions
Price Depending on the Exhibition
French Name
Chapelle des Jésuites
Simple but impressive, the Jesuit Chapel is one of the best examples of classical religious architecture in Nîmes. Built in the 17th century, it reflects the strong presence of the Jesuits in the city during a time of religious tension and Catholic revival.
It’s no longer a place of worship, for years it was deconsecrated, and now it’s been turned into a venue for temporary exhibitions. You’ll find all kinds of cultural events here, from contemporary art and photography to heritage displays.
Le Spot
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Theme Cultural Center
Price Depending on the Exhibition
French Name
Le Spot
Once an old industrial workshop, Le Spot has been transformed into a creative, independent cultural space. It hosts contemporary art shows, live music, film screenings, and hands-on workshops all year round.
The vibe is friendly, a little alternative, and driven by a passionate team that supports both the local scene and up-and-coming talent. You come here as much for the events as for the atmosphere.
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2 FOOD MARKETS
| Name | Appeal | Opening | Setting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halles | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Every Day a.m. | Covered |
| 2 | Jean Jaurès | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Fri a.m. | Outdoor |
Halles
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Opening Every Morning
Setting Covered
French Name
Les Halles de Nîmes
Under its modern steel frame, Les Halles comes to life every morning with the city’s liveliest covered market. Around seventy vendors, cheesemongers, greengrocers, butchers, fishmongers, bakers, keep the local food culture and that warm Mediterranean vibe going strong. You’ll wander through colorful stalls, hear the friendly local accents, sniff the olives or taste a bit of cheese.
Around lunchtime, a few counters let you grab a quick bite with a glass of wine in hand.
Jean Jaurès
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Opening Friday Mornings
Setting Outdoor
French Name
Marché Jean Jaurès
Along the wide, shady paths of Avenue Jean Jaurès, this open-air market sets up shop several days a week, with a lively, down-to-earth vibe. You’ll find a bit of everything: fresh fruits and veggies, shellfish, honey and jams, olive oils, wines, meats and charcuterie, breads, cheeses, fish, and even a few small food stalls selling ready-made dishes.
1 GARDEN
| Name | Appeal | € | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jardins de la Fontaine | ✦✦✧✧✧ | 0 |
Jardins de la Fontaine
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Price Free
French Name
Jardins de la Fontaine
Laid out in the 18th century on the site of the city’s original spring, the Jardins de la Fontaine is one of the prettiest spots to take a stroll in Nîmes. It’s a big, elegant garden that blends ancient Roman ruins with classic French landscaping. Right at the center, the spring still flows, surrounded by a grand setting of balustrades, statues, and symmetrical staircases.
As you wander around the main pool, you’ll come across the remains of an old Roman sanctuary: the mysterious Temple of Diana. If you keep going uphill, a path lined with pine and cypress trees takes you up to the Tour Magne, giving you a lovely walk through sun and shade. The whole place is a beautiful mix of Mediterranean nature and Roman history.
Whether you’re here to relax, explore, or just enjoy the calm, the Jardins de la Fontaine has it all, families out for a stroll, people reading on stone benches, and early-morning joggers.
5 CHURCHES
| Name | Appeal | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre-Dame St. Castor | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Cathedral |
| 2 | St. Baudile | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Church |
| 3 | St. Perpétue | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Church |
| 4 | St. Paul | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Church |
| 5 | St. Eugénie | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Chapel |
Notre-Dame St. Castor
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
French Name
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Castor
Built on the site of an ancient Roman temple, the cathedral of Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Castor marks the religious heart of Nîmes. Its long, eventful history, full of destruction and rebuilding, shows in the mix of styles in its architecture: a bit of Romanesque, some Gothic, and a few classical additions.
You enter through a simple 17th-century façade, but your eyes are quickly drawn to the Romanesque bell tower and especially the carved frieze above the north door, a stunning 12th-century remnant.
Inside, the layout is pretty straightforward, but there’s plenty to see, from the richly carved choir stalls and a beautiful pulpit to several remarkable paintings. It’s a quiet, peaceful space, far from the crowds, in a city that’s usually known more for its Roman roots.
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St. Baudile
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
French Name
Église Saint-Baudile
With its two tall spires visible from several parts of Nîmes, Saint-Baudile Church really stands out with its neo-Gothic look, just a short walk from the city center. It was built in the late 19th century replacing an older church dedicated to the city’s patron saint.
Step inside, and you’ll find big, bright spaces that show off the colorful stained glass, ribbed vaults, and original liturgical furnishings. It’s a simple but elegant example of the kind of church architecture you’d see during France’s Third Republic.
It’s still pretty under the radar for most visitors, but definitely worth a stop, even just to feel the contrast with the cathedral.
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St. Perpétue
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
French Name
Église Sainte-Perpétue
Less well-known than the cathedral or Saint-Baudile, the Church of Sainte-Perpétue is still one of the main places of worship in Nîmes. Built in the 19th century in a simple neo-Gothic style, it’s dedicated to the city’s patron saint, who was martyred back in the 3rd century. Its tall façade, pointed arches, and bell tower naturally draw your eyes upward as you walk through the neighborhood.
Step inside and you’ll find a peaceful, quiet space, a bright central nave, some lovely stained glass windows, and simple furnishings. It’s mostly used by the local parish, but it’s worth popping in, just to get a feel for this quieter part of Nîmes’ religious heritage.
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St. Paul
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
French Name
Église Saint-Paul
Built between 1835 and 1849 in a bold neo-Romanesque style, Saint-Paul Church has a striking pale stone façade and a central bell tower.
Step inside and you’ll find a single, wide nave lined with sturdy columns, beautifully carved capitals, and colorful stained glass.
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St. Eugénie
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
French Name
Chapelle Sainte-Eugénie
Built in the 10th century, the Sainte-Eugénie Chapel is the oldest place of worship still in use in Nîmes.
Inside, you’ll find a simple Romanesque nave with three barrel-vaulted bays supported by double arches and a neo-Gothic wooden altarpiece.
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2 OTHERS
| Name | Appeal | € | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tourist Train | ✦✧✧✧✧ | €9 |
| 2 | Clock Tower (Exterior) | ✦✧✧✧✧ | 0 |
Tourist Train
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Price €9
French Name
Petit Train Touristique
The little tourist train gives you a fun ride to get a feel for the city’s highlights. The tour comes with commentary and takes you through the main boulevards past some of the city’s top sights.
Clock Tower
Exterior Only
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
French Name
Tour de l’Horloge
Overlooking one of the small squares in the old town, the Tour de l’Horloge is one of the few remaining traces of Nîmes’ medieval town belfry. It was built in the 15th century and originally symbolized the city’s independence, it also served as a watchtower.
The wrought-iron campanile on top was added in the 18th century, and today the clock still chimes, marking the rhythm of daily life in the neighborhood.
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