Nimes

Nîmes in a facinating city known for its extensive Roman structures and sites. Notable is the Roman arena (Arènes de Nîmes) which is is excellent condition supported by the nearby Musée de la Romanité. Also the Maison Carrée is a must-see.

Next, head for the moody Temple of Diana, a 1st-century C.E. Gallo-Roman ruin in Nîmes’s prettiest park, the Jardins de la Fontaine. Continue your stroll through the park up to the Tour Magne, a Roman watchtower with fine views over the city. Not far away, on Rue de la Lampèze, is the Castellum Divisorium, a stone cistern that served as the terminus for water that was transported 31 miles by aqueduct, then distributed to the city’s fountains via a system of lead pipes.

Arena and Museum

A must-see not far from Nimes is the famous Pont du Gard, one of the largest and best preserved Roman aqueducts. To get there, take the 121 liO bus from Nîmes’s Gare Routiere to the dedicated Pont du Gard bus stop. You could pack a picnic to make a full day of it.

Pont du Gard

At Les Halles de Nîmes, the city’s covered market, La Pie Qui Couette serves lunch from an open kitchen to guests perched on bar stools. Don’t miss the brandade de morue, a puree of salt cod, potatoes, milk, olive oil, garlic, and pickled lemon. The city’s hottest new restaurant, Fontaine’s Poesie, is also at Les Halles. The menu, which changes daily, offers modern southern French dishes made with seasonal market produce; try the roasted pork belly with baby vegetables. Outside the market, but still in the city center, dining options include Voisin et Fils for an evening feast of fruits de mers.

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