This tour is a deep reading of Nîmes that combines Roman history, the Middle Ages and contemporary life. With access to the Maison Carrée, you will also discover local stories and hidden symbols, on a quiet route to understand the city and live it as a local.
Through this monument and its symbolism, you will understand the modern development of the city and its new economic and urban importance.
You will walk along the ancient Via Domitia and understand why Nîmes was a strategic city within the Roman Empire, through histories and historical context that bring the place to life.
I’ll tell you about local produce, the Gard’s culinary traditions and the role that gastronomy plays in Nîmes’ daily life, as well as receive tips for enjoying yourself as a local.
Rue de l"Horloge, Nimes, France
At Place de l’Horloge you will discover one of the liveliest spots in Nîmes and why knowing the time in medieval Nîmes was complex and a source of conflict for years.
9 rue Saint Castor, Nimes, France
In the Cathedral of Nîmes you will discover the religious and medieval evolution of the city. You will learn about its history, its transformations over the centuries and how this place reflects the passage of Nîmes from Roman city to medieval Christian center.
You will understand the role of the cathedral chapter and how this space reflects the religious and social organization of the medieval city.
You will discover narrow streets and ancient palaces, and learn about the history that links Nîmes with one of the world’s most worn garments, born in the heart of this neighborhood.
ntext of the city and understand the role that cultural life continues to play in the current Nîmes.
Place de la Maison Carree, Nimes, France
Before the Maison Carrée you will discover one of the best preserved Roman temples in the world. You will know its function, architecture and meaning in the Roman Nîmes. The experience includes entry into the interior, with autonomous visit time, after receiving the historical keys necessary to fully understand this exceptional place.
Pl. de la Maison Carree, Nimes, France
In front of the Carré d’Art you will discover the dialogue between contemporary architecture and the Roman heritage of Nîmes. You will learn how this modern building contrasts and converses with the Maison Carrée, reflecting the city’s ability to reinvent itself without breaking with its past.
Nimes, France
In Place du Marché you will discover the origin of the crocodile, the most recognized symbol of Nîmes. You will learn about the history that links it to the Roman legions and how this emblem became an essential part of the identity of the city.
Boulevard des Arenes, Nimes, France
In front of the Harness of Nîmes you will discover one of the best preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world. You will learn about its history, its transformations over the centuries and how this monument remains today the great living symbol of the Roman heritage of the city.
We meet at the Fontaine Pradier. I'm wearing a red fullard.
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