Nimes is a very popular tourist destination, which is located to the south of France. The city has got a rich history and culture dating back to the Roman Empire period. It is also the capital of Gard department state. The population of the city is about 137,000. There is a grand coliseum here in the city and is close to Roman coliseum in popularity and size. Nîmes-Garons is the airport that helps you reach the city. It is situated about 20km from the city. There is an elliptical amphitheater which was made in between 1st and 2nd century AD. It is a well preserved monument in France and is now also used for conducing concerts and bull fighting.
Maison Carrée is a roman temple and is one of the major tourist attractions of Nimes. It was built around 19 BC and is also well preserved. Jardins de la Fontaine or the Gardens of the Fountain is a must-see tourist spot in Nimes. Pont du Gard is a tourist spot that was an aqueduct once used to carry water across the valley. This is also among the tourist destinations in Nimes. Tour Magne is a ruined tower in Nimes and it seems that it is a crown for Mont Cavalier.
Some of the other major attractions of Nimes include Musée du vieux Nîmes and Cathédrale de Saint Castor, which itself is the city’s most attractive museum. Musée archéologique and Musée des Beaux-arts are among the finest works of French, Italian and Flemish.
There are traditional French foods that you should taste while you are at Nimes. Grill Courtpaille is one such traditional food which can be obtained from restaurants and hotels like the Parc Hotelier Ville Active. There are many late night bars at Nimes along the Ave Victor Hugo. At 10 Impasse Carutarie, there is a very popular bar which is open until 11pm. The Imperator is an expensive and beautiful hotel at Nimes. Fuaj youth hotel is also very popular for its informative and friendly local staff.
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