Pont du Gard
A three-tier Roman aqueduct, UNESCO World Heritage site, located about 30 minutes from Nîmes.
Activities
Historical and cultural heritage
Historical and cultural sites around Nîmes.
Uzès
City of art and history with a cathedral, a duchy, and a Provençal market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, less than an hour from Nîmes.
Aigues-Mortes
Fortified medieval city in the Camargue, accessible in 45 minutes.
Beaucaire
City of art and history on the right bank of the Rhône, with its medieval fortress, about 40 minutes away.
Montpellier
Prefecture of the Hérault with a historic quarter, museums, and an active music scene, about one hour from Nîmes.
Fountain Gardens
Europe’s first public garden, listed as a Historic Monument. A walk through the heart of Nîmes with the Tour Magne at its highest point.
Maison Carrée
Exceptionally well-preserved Roman temple, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2023).
Nîmes Arena
Roman amphitheater from the 1st century, perfectly preserved, still used for concerts and shows.
Tour Magne
Remnant of the Roman walls of Nîmes, offering a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings.
Natural sites and parks
Natural areas for outdoor activities around Nîmes.
Cévennes National Park
National park with 1,000 km of marked trails, otters, and griffon vultures, about 1h30 from Nîmes.
Scamandre Regional Nature Reserve
Located in Vauvert, this reserve offers walks to discover the wildlife of the Camargue Gardoise, less than 45 minutes away.
Bambouseraie in Cévennes
A garden planted with 200 species of bamboo, about one hour from Nîmes.
Camargue Regional Natural Park
Protected areas between sea, marshes, and rice fields. Home to flamingos, bulls, and white horses.
The Alpilles
Natural massif with hilltop villages and garrigue landscapes, ideal for walks and Provençal culture.
Museums and exhibitions
Museums and exhibitions in Nîmes and surroundings.
Museum of Roman Civilization
Museum in Nîmes dedicated to Roman Antiquity, featuring 5,000 m² of collections and a Norman Foster glass facade.
Carré d'Art museum
This is the contemporary art museum in Nîmes. Located opposite the Maison Carrée, it houses a collection of over four hundred works dating from 1960 to the present day.
Museum of Fine Arts
Collections of paintings and sculptures from the 15th to the 19th century, including a 70 m² Roman mosaic visible on-site.
Nîmes Natural History Museum
Collections of paleontology, ethnography, and zoology housed in a 19th-century mansion.
Museum of Old Nîmes
Located in the former episcopal palace, it retraces local history and craftsmanship (Nîmes textiles, etc.).
Beaches and rivers
Swimming spots and beaches around Nîmes.
Gardon Gorges
Limestone gorges a few kilometers from Nîmes, with pebble beaches and freshwater swimming.
Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Coastal village in the Camargue with fine sand beaches, gypsy pilgrimage in May, and access to flamingo ponds, about one hour away.
Sautadet Waterfalls
Natural waterfalls and rock pools carved by the Cèze river, accessible for swimming in summer, about 45 minutes from Nîmes.
Tarn Gorges
About two hours from Nîmes, these gorges offer several swimming spots with clear waters and natural beaches.
Port Camargue
Marina in Le Grau-du-Roi, about 1h from Nîmes. Sandy beaches, pedal boat and sailboat rentals, fish restaurants.
La Grande Motte (Grand Travers Beach)
Fine sand beach between La Grande Motte and Carnon, car-free, with water sports equipment rental in season.