10 Places in Nîmes not to be missed!
From emblematic monuments to the city's museums, the must-sees of Nîme's heritage!
ArènesNîmes, Ville d'art et d'histoire
Les Arènes
An iconic monument in Nîmes, the amphitheater is known worldwide for its excellent state of conservation. This Roman building still remains an exceptional place of spectacle today, thus testifying to the grandeur of Nîmes' history.
Façade du musée de la RomanitéNîmes, Ville d'art et d'histoire
Musée de la Romanité
Designed in 2018 by the architect Elizabeth de Portzamparc, the Musée de la Romanité houses the rich ancient archaeological collections of Nîmes. Its rooftop terrace offers a panoramic view of the city, and a unique perspective of the arenas.
Place de la Maison CarréeNîmes, Ville d'art et d'histoire
Maison Carrée
A temple dedicated to the heirs of Emperor Augustus, Caius and Lucius Caesar, it was erected at the beginning of the 1st century CE. Exceptionally well preserved, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Le Carré d’Art - Jean Bousquet
Designed in 1993 by the architect Lord Norman Foster, Carré d'Art includes a contemporary art museum and a library. With its glass cladding, the building enters into a harmonious dialogue with the Maison Carrée in front of it.
Jardins à la française (XVIIIème siècle) by Sculpteur Nicolas-Sébastien Adam (4 statues de Diane, Flore, Endymion et Sylvain)Nîmes, Ville d'art et d'histoire
Jardins de la Fontaine
The Jardins de la Fontaine was one of the first public parks in Europe. From the original spring that gave rise to the city to the constructions from the Age of Enlightenment, these gardens are an oasis of greenery for walkers.
Musée du Vieux NîmesNîmes, Ville d'art et d'histoire
Musée du Vieux-Nîmes
The Musée du Vieux-Nîmes occupies the former Episcopal Palace, a building classified as a Historic Monument. Its rich collections testify to activities and life in Nîmes: textiles, ceramics, furniture making, etc.
Place d'AssasNîmes, Ville d'art et d'histoire
Place d'Assas
In 1988, the artist Martial Raysse redeveloped the Place d'Assas based on the theme of water. On either side of a central canal, two imposing heads face each other, symbolizing Nemausa, the ancestral source of Nîmes, and Nemausus, the masculine force of the city.
Museum d'histoire naturelle et préhistoireNîmes, Ville d'art et d'histoire
The museum
Inaugurated in 1895, the Nîmes Museum is the sixth most important museum in the country thanks to the richness of its collections. Bringing together all areas of the natural sciences and certain sectors of the human sciences, it houses nearly 330,000 objects!
Musée des Beaux-artsNîmes, Ville d'art et d'histoire
Musée des Beaux-Arts
The Musée des Beaux-Arts exhibits creations by French, Flemish, Dutch and Italian artists from the fifteenth to the twentieth century. Its collection, comprising nearly 4,000 works, is presented in a chronological and geographical itinerary.
Les hallesNîmes, Ville d'art et d'histoire
Les Halles
Open every day, the covered market of Les Halles is a place for selling goods and socializing. It serves as a real space for promoting the best local flavors.
Musée des Cultures taurinesNîmes, Ville d'art et d'histoire
Musée des Cultures taurines
This museum is a must-see place to discover the history of Camargue culture and bullfighting. It is home to various collections, including those of Henriette and Claude Viallat, as well as friends of the museum.
Creation: City of Nîmes
Images: © City of Nîmes
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