Nîmes
Not very far from Uzès, on the road to the Camargue is the city of Nimes. This capital of the department of GardRoman colonies, and at each step the heritage left by the Romans obvious. Under the reign of Emperor Augustus that Nîmes has fulfilled the main city of monuments that can still be discovered. was one of the largestThe square house is a temple built in honour of an adoptive son of Emperor Augustus. This beautiful temple has become a public place which often receives exhibitions. The tour continues through the arenas of the Roman amphitheatre Nîmes the best preserved in the world that spreads its splendour the economic centre of the city. The Arena of Nimes have become a place of expression reserved mainly for bullfights. Modern life arenas Nimes joined as a result, the first life of the place that saw fighting lions. |
To relax you must stop at the fountain gardens created on an ancient source. The place is very romantic with large areas under trees. It is ideal day of bright sunshine to linger and refresh themselves by watching the players the balls of Provence. Following in the wooded hill trails leaving gardens discovers Magne tower which was the highest building in the compound that protected Nimes, and the temple of Diana, whose romance is the gardens of the fountain. In continuity of the Roman architectural creation Nimes has a contemporary architecture that meets the past centuries. The best example is the Carre d'Art present temple facing the temple of the former House Square. |
