Step into ancient Rome in the captivating heart of Nîmes. The Arena's massive stone arches and the perfectly preserved Maison Carrée temple transport you back 2,000 years. Pedestrian streets wind through honey-colored buildings where café terraces spill onto sun-dappled squares. The old town reveals centuries of history through its architecture and museums. Explore cobblestone lanes lined with boutiques selling Provençal crafts and local delicacies. Cool gardens at Jardins de la Fontaine offer peaceful respite among Roman ruins and flowing springs.
Costières surrounds Nîmes with vineyards that stretch across the gently rolling landscape. This wine-growing region offers scenic views and a genuine taste of Provençal culture through its family-run estates. Visitors can explore the countryside by car or bicycle. The area features Nimes-Campagne Golf Club and Costieres Stadium for sports enthusiasts. Stone farmhouses with terracotta roofs dot the quiet residential areas. Wine tastings at local estates provide a perfect way to experience southern French lifestyle away from urban crowds.
Quartier Administrations blends civic life with historic charm in the heart of Nîmes. Stately government buildings stand alongside honey-colored limestone facades and traditional French architecture. Roman heritage is just steps away with the Musée de la Romanité and Nimes Museum of Fine Arts nearby. This area quiets down after office hours, creating a peaceful retreat from tourist crowds. Tree-lined boulevards lead to small squares where locals gather at authentic French bistros and cafés. Visitors can easily reach Nîmes' famous Roman monuments like Nimes Arena on foot or by bus.
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Nimes Arena
9.0/10 (689 reviews)
This 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheatre remains one of the world's best-preserved ancient arenas. Climb to the upper arcades for panoramic views of Nîmes or time your visit during the spectacular Roman games reenactments.
Photo by Ben Dewar-Powell
Open Photo by Ben Dewar-Powell
Fountain Gardens
9.0/10 (381 reviews)
Stroll through one of Europe's first public gardens where French design meets Roman ruins. Ascend terraced pathways to the Tour Magne for panoramic views of Nîmes amid ornate fountains and chestnut-lined avenues.
Maison Carree
8.8/10 (400 reviews)
This exquisitely preserved Roman temple stands as a testament to classical architecture with its elegant Corinthian columns. Step inside to watch a film about ancient Nîmes while surrounded by 2,000 years of history.
Nimes-Campagne Golf Club
7.2/10 (20 reviews)
Set on a 54-hectare wooded estate, Nîmes Campagne Golf Club challenges players with tree-lined fairways and water features. The clubhouse, a 1902 replica of the White House, provides an elegant retreat after your round.
Nimes Cathedral
8.6/10 (115 reviews)
Nîmes Cathedral blends Romanesque and Gothic architecture with a remarkable 12th-century biblical frieze. Inside, discover the exquisite Baroque Rosary Chapel and 17th-century organs in this serene historical sanctuary.
Vacquerolles Golf Club
8.0/10 (4 reviews)
This 18-hole Bill Baker course winds through Provence's aromatic garrigue landscape with challenging dog-legs and plateau greens. Enjoy both technical play and fragrant Mediterranean surroundings.
Parc Expo Nimes
7.6/10 (28 reviews)
Nîmes' premier exhibition venue hosts diverse events from trade shows to cultural fairs year-round. Explore the spacious halls during signature events like NIMAGINE in November or the Salon de la Moto in September.
Les Halles de Nîmes
8.4/10 (11 reviews)
Les Halles de Nîmes buzzes with 100 vendors offering regional specialities like Picholine olives and Pélardon cheese. Arrive early to engage with knowledgeable stallholders and sample the freshest local delicacies.
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"We have stayed in enough Best Western hotels in Europe now that we have joined their rewards program. Rather than being cookie cutter hotels, we have found many fascinating, unique historic properties.
This was the actual mansion where my ancestors met with, and likely spent nights with le Marquis de Baume!
Our room was spacious, and the front desk was quickly responsive when we thought a light fixture was broken. They cheerfully offered to move us, but we decided to stay to enjoy the nice...
"Good place to stay near the Nimes Arena. Overall it was a good stay. The room layout was a bit odd since the toilet was on one side of the room and the rest of the bathroom was on the other side. The only issue that I would say that may be worth noting is that unlike many other hotels in Europe, the windows did not block a lot of the sound from the outside."
"Great location for the centre of Nîmes. The hotel itself was fine for a couple of nights stay, very small and basic and the air conditioning was not working whilst we were staying which we were notified about before arriving but there wasn't enough notice to find somewhere else convenient and it was close to 40 so I would not recommend staying until they have this fixed."
"The staff was absolutely amazing throughout our stay! They provided a smooth check-in, including detailed information about nearby sites & restaurants…including a map in English! Pretty much everything is within easy walking distance.
They had luggage storage for us so we could see some last things before our midday train departure…the train station was less than a 5 minute walk. We would love to stay here again."
"Our stay was really great, having someone at the front desk to answer any questions we had it make it definitely more pleasant. The breakfast was delicious with a variety of options. The room is a bit small, but it’s perfect for one or two people to rest comfortably with the quietness and the gentle air conditioning in a comfortable bed. We definitely plan to come back!"
"Lovely cool too. After the heat of Nimes
I chose superior room that had small balcony
nice square below with eating places if required.
Good shower room spotless"
"Le service était courtois et efficace. L’emplacement est parfait pour se déplacer en voiture dans les environs car l’hébergement n’est pas dans le centre-ville.
Si vous avez une voiture de location il est très avantageux de louer un espace de stationnement intérieur à même la réservation. J’y retournerai avec plaisir."
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