Les Arenes
Place des Arènes
04-66-76-77
9 am - 12.30 pm and 2 pm - 6 pm
a well preserved Roman arena that hosts bull fighting festivals in September. It was built 100 AD to seat 24,000 spectators It currently seats 10,000 when full and is an amazing site.
Maison Carré
a very well preserved first century Roman temple that would make Nîmes worth a visit even if there were nothing else to look at or enjoy in the city. It currently shows a 3D film of heroes of Nîmes.Jardin de la Fontaine
home of Nîmes' other important Roman monuments, beautiful statues, and temple of Diane, which is to the left through the main entrance. Free entrance. The grounds close at sunset, in summer open till 10 pm.Culturespaces
(http://www.arenes-nimes.c...) operate the Arenes de Nîmes, Maison Carrée and the Tour Magne and offer a combined ticket.The Office de Tourisme (http://www.ot-nimes.fr) prints a 50 page English booklet entitled "Bienvenue" each year, which isn't available off the shelf, unless you specifically ask for it. It contains lists of Hotels, Camp Sites, Restaurants and bars. They also print a Travel Guide with descriptions of the sights to see in Nimes.