Sightseeing in Nimes - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Nimes is a city with a rich history and a huge number of preserved architectural monuments of Ancient Rome. Nowhere else in France can one find that many of them in one place. These include …
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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 …
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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 …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Nimes and surroundings
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Survived castles around Nimes
♥ Castle 'Château de Saint-Chaptes' Gard, 11.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Uzès' Gard, 20.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Beaucaire' Gard, 23.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Tarascon' Bouches-du-Rhône, 24.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Baux' Bouches-du-Rhône, 37.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Saint-Chaptes' Gard, 11.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Uzès' Gard, 20.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Beaucaire' Gard, 23.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Tarascon' Bouches-du-Rhône, 24.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Baux' Bouches-du-Rhône, 37.2 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Nimes
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Alpilles' , 38.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Camargue' , 41.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Luberon' , 73.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Monts d’Ardèche' , 89.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Baronnies provençales' , 97.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Alpilles' , 38.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Camargue' , 41.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Luberon' , 73.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Monts d’Ardèche' , 89.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Baronnies provençales' , 97.6 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Nimes and around
♥ Art museum 'Musée des Beaux-Arts' Nîmes, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée de l Arles et de la Provence antiques' Arles, 27.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée des Beaux-Arts' Nîmes, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée de l Arles et de la Provence antiques' Arles, 27.9 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Nimes from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Amphitheatre in Orange
From the series “Ancient Amphitheaters and Arenas, That Are Still Operational”![](../../extreme/img/w300/amphitheatre-in-orange_1.jpg)
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Distance from Nimes center - 49.8 km.
One of the main features of the ancient theater is its unique acoustics, which was appreciated by artists in the second half of the 19th century. The first theatrical performances here began to be held in 1869, since then the amphitheater is a permanent venue for the most important city holidays and cultural events. The theater in Orange has one more secret. It is the only arena in the world that managed to preserve the original scene, it has not been touched by numerous reconstructions. …
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Ancient theater and Arc de Triomphe in Orange
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Distance from Nimes center - 49.7 km.
Performances by Placido Domingo, Barbara Hendricks, Ruggero Raimondi, Ferruccio Furlanetto, and Montserrat Caballe took place on the ancient stage in various periods. The ancient arena was chosen as the venue for the festival not by chance. It is distinguished by its unique acoustics. Guests of Orange can visit the unique attraction as part of organized excursions. They are held regularly on days when no cultural events take place in the theater. Visitors will have the opportunity to visit the most hidden corners of the ancient Roman arena during this tour. Guests will also be able to step on its stage and experience the range of feelings that opera performers who perform in the theater experience. …
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Avignon historic center
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Distance from Nimes center - 30 km.
The ruins of the Pont Saint-Benezet are an important site. Its construction took place in the 12th century. It originally had 22 spans. Only four spans have survived to the present day. The old bridge was destroyed in 1669. Severe flooding occurred on the Rhone River at that time. The famous Calvet Museum is located in the historic district. It holds a priceless collection of works of art. The famous physician and collector Esprit Calvet bequeathed this collection to the city after his death. The museum was opened in the early 19th century. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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