Occitanie, France · Europe
Nîmes is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Caissargues, 36km from Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue.
Nîmes is a city located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 148,236, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Nîmes sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nîmes to your route.
Nîmes is the prefecture of the Gard department in the Occitanie region of Southern France. Located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Cévennes mountain range, the estimated population of the commune of Nîmes stood at 148,561 in 2019.
Dubbed "the most Roman city outside Italy", Nîmes has a rich history dating backRead more
to the Roman Empire when the city's population was estimated at approximately 50,000–60,000. Since several famous monuments and ancient Roman buildings are located in Nîmes, including the Arena of Nîmes and the Maison Carrée, the city is often referred to as the "French Rome."
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Nîmes is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.8366 latitude, 4.3579 longitude.
Nîmes has a population of approximately 148,236 people, making it a city in France.
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Full driving guide for France8 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
Twisting, roller-coaster circuit in the sun-baked hills near Nimes, famed as France's most technical track; a favourite of motorcyclists and track-day drivers, and one of few French circuits run anti-clockwise.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Remarkably preserved three-tiered Roman aqueduct bridge built in the first century AD in southern France.
19 km · about 20 min drive
castle
A perfectly rectangular walled medieval port town rising from the Camargue salt marshes and pink lagoons.
33 km · about 40 min drive
national park
A wild wetland delta of pink flamingos, white horses and black bulls between the arms of the Rhône.
36 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Old limestone quarries turned into a vast immersive art show projected across 14 m stone walls.
36 km · about 40 min drive
castle
A dramatic medieval fortress village crowning a rocky limestone outcrop in the Alpilles mountains.
37 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
The largest Gothic palace in the world, serving as the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century.
38 km · about 45 min drive
bridge
The famous half-bridge of the children's song, jutting into the Rhône beneath Avignon's papal ramparts.
38 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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