Nîmes
Nîmes is a city with a population of around 137,000 in the département of Gard in the south of France. It has a stunning Roman temple whose pristine condition is unmatched by any extant ones in Rome. There are a few other fine Roman relics and Diana's Palace.Places of Interest
Highlights include Maison Carrée and Arena of Nimes.
Maison Carrée
Museum
Photo: Tournasol7, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Maison carrée is an ancient Roman temple in Nîmes, southern France; it is one of the best-preserved Roman temples to survive in the territory of the former Roman Empire.
Arena of Nimes
Stadium
Photo: Kuebi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Arena of Nîmes is a Roman amphitheatre in Nîmes, Southern France. Built around 100 AD, shortly after the Colosseum of Rome, it is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world.
Nîmes Railway Station
Railway station
Photo: G CHP, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Nîmes station is a railway station in Nîmes, Gard département, France. It is located at 1 Boulevard Sergent Triaire, 30000 Nîmes.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Milhaud.
Milhaud
Village
Photo: Cramos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Milhaud is a commune in the Gard department in southern France. The place name Milhaud is derived from the Roman family name Aemilius with the suffix -avus. Milhaud station has rail connections to Nîmes, Avignon and Montpellier. Milhaud is situated 7 km southwest of Nîmes.
Nîmes
- Type: Locality with 152,000 residents
- Also known as: “30189” and “Nimes”
- Location: Arrondissement of Nîmes, Gard, Occitanie, France, Europe
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Latitude
43.8369° or 43° 50′ 13″ northLongitude
4.36° or 4° 21′ 36″ eastPopulation
152,000Elevation
55 metres (180 feet)Open location code
8FM6R9P6+Q2GeoNames ID
6431349
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“Nîmes” goes by many names.
- French: “Nîmes”
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