get a combined ticket to see the Temple - Carisse - it'll take half a day to listen to the excellent audio guides just in the amphitheatre good for kids esp teens - NB some of the stone stairs are quite steep. very atmospheric and the temple AV presentation is good - NB if you wear glasses - wear them... more

Our visit to Nimes, & especially the amphitheatre remains a favourite Roman France memory for our family. The excellent audio tour kept us & our boys (12 & 14) engrossed. Don't miss the 2 little rooms at the end of the 'tour' which contain great displays and footage of the arena's current and past use. A great city to visit! more

I have just returned from a short break (Tues to Sat) in Nimes. The Hotel we stayed in (Le Cheval Blanc) was situated opposite the Amphitheatre - what a view to wake up to! This really is the most stunning piece of architecture I have ever seen. I felt humbled and privileged to have stayed so close to it. The... more

A Must -See in Nimes. Historical and a good view from the top more

The well preserved ampitheatre is awesome. Especially in the present streets among hamburger and card shops this Roman structure is spectacularly singular. Even in the cold drizzle of spring I explored the antiquity and was captivated. more

Eher zufällig sind wir auf einer Reise an der Cote-d-Azur in Nimes gelandet - welch ein Glück! Nimes ist eine... more

Je suis étonnée de voir des Arènes aussi bien concervées après 2000 ans !!! Le circuit de visite est très... more