This is a larger theatre than Orange and needs a bit more time to explore. The audio guide is very good but there is lots of extra information and more ground to physically cover so you need to allow more time. Nimes is accessible from Avignon by train. The tourist office in Avignon can supply maps and train times. Nimes... More

these are some well preserved sites, possibly better than those in a lot of italy More

Amazingly preserved arena with helpful, if long-winded, audio-guides covering all aspects of Roman history of Nimes and the use of the arena. Less agile may find huge stone steps a challenge. Something to appeal to all ages and interests. More

My friend and I were told about Les Grands Jeux Romains last year by a friend who was living in Toulose. We weren't able to make it in 2011, but decided that visiting Nîmes during the roman re-enactment in 2012 was a must-do! It was a spectacular event to sit in the exquisitely preserved Roman Amphitheater and watch the gladiators... More

Excellent audio tour while you climbed around the monument really brough the place to life. If you want to get to know everything there is about Gladiators, this is the place to go! More

Great site. Bought a ticket for 3 attrctions in Nimes for 10Euro, good value. The Arenes are great, a free audio guide is very good, easy to use and very educational. Very recommended More

I liked the way the ancient and the present day is integrated into the amazing city of Nimes where we could see everything in a short atfernoon walk. More

The festival of Nimes - public events (rock concerts nowadays) just like 2000 years ago. Health and safety also from 2000 years ago but not to worry - very French! More

Interesting history, made a lovely day out as I walked around the pretty village of Nimes also and saw other tourist sites. More