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City break in Nimes. Active leisure ideas for Nimes - attractions, recreation and nightlife

fontaine NIMES Nimes is a perfect destination for active leisure offering its guests various kinds of exciting time spending. One of the main entertainments among city guests is hiking though numerous streets. Nimes boasts plenty of majestic gardens and scenic parks. The city offers great many places for calm recreation and sport activity. In a few minute drive from the city center tourists will find an upscale golf center named the Golf de Nimes Vacquerolles. The place will be of great interest as for expert players so for amateurs who will be able to take several master classes from the expert coaches.
The main gastronomy feature of the city of Nimes is plenty of restaurants of ethnic cuisine. Even though all of the eating houses are specializing in one culinary trend, each of the … Open
Club guests should not take their own golf equipment as all the stuff necessary for a comfortable and easy game one can rent in the local rental center for golf equipment and gears. The golf fans are also recommended to visit the Golf Nimes-Campagne. This place is of great interest as among local folks so among foreign guests. The center occupies a vast territory featuring a comfortable rest area apart from excellent gaming facilities.
At nightfall Nimes invites its guests to visit numerous night clubs and bars. The most popular night entertaining establishments are located in the city center. In close vicinity to popular night clubs tourists will find numerous restaurants and several cinemas, among the latest the Forum and Cinema Le Semaphore are most worth tourist attention. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Amazing ancient monuments that have been preserved in the city since the reign of the Roman Empire remain the main symbols of Nimes. It shouldn't come as a surprise that a city with such an … Open
Nimes is a perfect destination for spa fans as the city hosts several high class spa centers. The Carre Zen center offers various massage courses and exclusive cosmetic treatments. On the premises of the spa center its visitors will find a marvelous swimming pool and a cozy café being perfect add-ons for amazing all day long pleasure in the center. Shop-a-holics will also find hundreds of places to visit as numerous souvenir shops are located in close vicinity to every significant landmark and monument.
Nimes On weekends Nimes invites its guests to visit one of the open markets which offers a vast choice of memorable gifts and home décor items apart from fresh foods. Nature recreation fans will hardly find a better place to rest than the scenic Garden of Fountains. The garden occupies a vast territory and is a perfect destination for serene hiking. The territory of the garden features several historical landmarks and monuments. An exciting leisure will be the observation of the local sights from the viewing platform equipped on the top of the Magne Tower.
Nimes is an ancient city with rich history and plenty of inimitable landmarks and sights. The formation of its culture was greatly affected by the Gall tribes and later on during the period … Open
Parc Panda Rope Town invites its visitors to have a great time climbing the ropes and trying routes of different levels. Everyone will like it here, regardless of the level of skill and age. Aquatropic Water Park is perfect for family pastime. It offers indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, wonderful sunbathing areas, as well as cafes and picnic spots. The swimming complex is known for its relaxing atmosphere, due to which hours fly really fast. Another well-groomed and clean swimming center is called Piscine Nemausa.
Performances at the Paloma Theater will appeal to those who wish to spend quality time in a comfortable setting. Those who'd rather prefer movies should be advised to go to Cinema Le Semaphore - an atmospheric cinema that is considered to be the best in town. Of equal interest is Kinepolis Nîmes - another place in Nimes enjoying popularity among locals and tourists. Nearby is Space Bowling where visitors can enjoy air hockey, bowling, arcade games, as well as a great cafe. As for sports competitions, almost all of them take place at Stade de la Mosson-Mondial 98, so sports fans should check if any interesting sports events coincide with their vacation in the city.
1. Nimes is characterized by quite hot summers. This is not the most comfortable period for fans of outdoor activities and those who expect to travel a lot. 2. In the vicinity of the … Open
It is worth noting that corrida is popular in the city, and bullfights are held at Nimes' main attraction - the Arènes de Nîmes. Active travelers will be delighted with such clubs as Laser Game Evolution and Laser Warfare where they can play laser tag, as well as Paintball Pro Nimes. Of course, it's better to come here with friends or family - it will be even more fun than you can imagine. The city also has some great clubs for fans of escape quests or those who've long dreamed of trying this kind of entertainment. After all, the centers are designed not only for experienced players, but also for beginners.
One of the most popular clubs is TimeXperience offering several original plots to choose from: for example, to unravel the secret of the “melody of death” discovered by some composer of the early 20th century, to escape from the prison, or to smell out a double spy. Scenarios offered by X Scape Nîmes are no less interesting: here you can find rooms with post-apocalyptic and historical themes. More exciting adventures await those who decide to check out Palindrome Escape Game. This center provides a historical room based on the 1944 WWII Invasion of Normandy, as well as a mystical escape room.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Nimes and surroundings

Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Nimes

Le Victor Hugo
Where: 36, boulevard Victor Hugo, Nimes;
Au Bureau
Where: 8, Place Gabriel Péri, Nimes;
Le Petit Media
Where: 3, rue Colbert, Nimes;
Le Haddock Café
Where: 13 rue de l’Agau, Nimes;
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Nimes
♥   Regional Nature Park 'Alpilles' , 38.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Regional Nature Park 'Camargue' , 41.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Regional Nature Park 'Luberon' , 73.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Regional Nature Park 'Monts d’Ardèche' , 89.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Regional Nature Park 'Baronnies provençales' , 97.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Nimes
♥   Amusement park 'Aérocity Parc' Aubenas, 78.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Magic Park Land' Ensuès-la-Redonne, 85.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Europark' Vias, 95.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Nimes
♥   Restaurant 'Le Passage de Virginie' Nîmes. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Tendances Lisita' Nîmes. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Le Patio Littré' Nîmes. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Aux Plaisirs des Halles' Nîmes. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Le Bistr’Au - Le Mas de Boudan' Nîmes. Type - Modern cuisine. 2.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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City break ideas for neighbours of Nimes

Guide to your best city break in Nimes - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Nimes - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Nimes?' disappears immediately.
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