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Arenes
Boulevard des Arenes
Nimes 30000
France
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Nimes weather essentials

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Jul
84°F 28°C
65°F 18°C
Aug
83°F 28°C
64°F 17°C
Sep
74°F 23°C
57°F 13°C
Oct
66°F 18°C
52°F 11°C
Nov
55°F 12°C
43°F 6°C
Dec
48°F 8°C
37°F 2°C
Tuesday
Jul 14
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82°F 27°C
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68°F 20°C
Wednesday
Jul 15
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87°F 30°C
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66°F 18°C
Thursday
Jul 16
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Novotel Atria Nimes Centre $162 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Acanthe du Temple Hotel $94 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Kyriad Nimes Centre $107 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Hotel des Tuileries $110 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Empire Hotel $97 0.5 mi 0.8 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
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Le Toril 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Lisita 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
La Belle Etoile 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Maison Carree 0.3 mi 0.5 km 3 of 5 stars
Tour Magne 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Natu'rando 9.6 mi 15.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Arenes” Fodors.com
“Nîmes: a haven of classical splendour” telegraph.co.uk / Telegraph Media Group
“Watch out for falling goats” telegraph.co.uk / Telegraph Media Group
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 11 attractions in Nimes
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The “Arènes de Nîmes” date back to the end of the 1st century AD and is a perfect illustration of the degree of perfection attained by Roman engineers...... more » The “Arènes de Nîmes” date back to the end of the 1st century AD and is a perfect illustration of the degree of perfection attained by Roman engineers in designing and constructing this type of extremely complex building. “Arènes de Nîmes” are the best-preserved Amphitheatre from Roman times. Visitors can discover two new areas reserved for gladiators and bull fighting. Open to visit 7 days a week (except during the ferias). « less
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Arena/stadium/field, Monument
Address: Boulevard des Arenes Nimes 30000
France
Tel: 04 66 21 82 56
Fax: 04 66 21 82 61

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“must see this”
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5 of 5 stars
khesh 11 contributions
UK
Jul 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

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

“A favourite family memory”
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5 of 5 stars
JulesAndCo 1 contribution
Sydney, Australia
Apr 30, 2008

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

“This really should be seen!”
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5 of 5 stars
LifeCoachGloucester 9 contributions
Gloucester
Jul 8, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

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

“Steep Steps”
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4 of 5 stars
travelhilly 123 contributions
Lancaster, England
Nov 6, 2006
2/3 found this review helpful

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

“What history!”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Wabash,Indiana
Feb 21, 2006
5/5 found this review helpful

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

“magnifiques arènes !”
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5 of 5 stars
juflower 5 contributions
Paris
Feb 21, 2007

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

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Arenes Address

Boulevard des Arenes, Nimes 30000, France
Tel: 04 66 21 82 56 Fax: 04 66 21 82 61