Nimes boats of many small specialized stores and souvenir shops that are never ignored by tourists. The bulk of the popular stores are concentrated in the central part of the city, and the most attractive shopping streets are Général-Perrier Street, Marchands Street, and Madeleine Street. The shops presented here are the most expensive in town, but offering the most exquisite fashionable clothes, as well as exclusive souvenirs and works of art.
The largest market Les Halles located in the city center is equally appreciated by shopping fans and gourmets. It has shopping pavilions selling the most popular regional products. At the market, one should pay attention to popular cheeses and meat delicacies, not to mention always available seasonal vegetables and fruits. Other stands offer fresh pastries, seafood, and popular sweets. The main visitors to the market are local residents. The market works every day, and on the eve of major holidays, you can find some special products here.
Several pavilions sell ready-made regional meals, so the market will be a real godsend for budget tourists. For a moderate fee, you can try ravioli with various fillings, sweet and savory pastries, buy excellent farm sausages. The market also has non-food rows, and a huge flower pavilion is open here in summer. The most popular tourist souvenirs are dried fruits and nuts, spice sets, and herbal tea. The main city market will be a great place for tasting fresh seafood - at any time of the year, you can enjoy freshly caught mussels, crab, and shrimp.
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