Nimes is a small city in southern France. This city has a history around the time of Roman Empire. This city offers a glimpse into past and present with many sculptures and artifacts that date back to Roman Era. This city is a popular tourist destination and tourists from around the world come here to enjoy its beauty.

Tourist Attractions:

Roman Amphitheater:

This amphitheater was built during the Roman era and was used mainly to carry out public activities. Construction of this building took place around 1st or 2nd century AD. Today, this amphitheater is used for bull fighting events and for concerts.

Maison Carre:

It is a small Roman Square that was a place of worship in ancient times. This is one of the best Roman temples preserved so far. Visitors can see a short movie here that tells about the history of Nimes.

Jardins de la Fontaine:

It is a park that has a number of fountains and it is located around the ancient Roman remains of the thermae.

Pont du Gard:

It is a small water supply channel which is used for irrigation and watering of plants.

Mont Cavalier:

It is a nearby Roman tower which was an important Roman building in ancient times.

Nimea Cathedral:

It is the Roman Catholic Cathedral which is dedicated to Virgin Mary. This cathedral was believed to be the seat of the Bishop.

Muse des Beaux-Arts de Nimes:

It is the museum which is famous for its fine arts. This was built in 1821 and was originally located in Maison Carre and then shifted to Square de la Mandragore on rue de la Cit Foulc in 1907. This museum mainly houses the Roman artifacts and antiques.

The city of Nimes is served by Nimes-Als-Camargue-Cvennes Airport which handles the air traffic of Nimes and its adjacent cities.