→ Activities and Tourism in and around Nimes, South of France

The city of Nimes, situated in the Gard region, has a rich history: Roman influence, local traditions, Cevennes culture, the taste of the Provence and the Mediterranean passion…

Hotel Vatel**** and Spa is located close to the centre of Nimes, a city that is famous for its Roman heritage, the ferias and the scents and colours of its Provencal markets.

When in Nîmes, the Maison Carrée, the Arena, la Tour Magne and the Jardin de la Fontaine are not to be missed.

And also explore the Feria of Nimes, the museums, of old Nimes, contemporary art, archaeology, fine arts, natural history along with the bull museum and the planetarium…

> More information : www.ot-nimes.fr

At the crossroads of the South Nîmes has countless treasures to explore.

The region also offers numerous sporting activities:

Horse riding, golf, canoeing and kayaking in the Gorges of Ardeche, take a ride in a hot air balloon in Uzes or Pont du Gard, or pick from one of the various hiking or cycling activities.

Not to be missed:
> Perrier source (Vergèze)	> Les Salins du Midi (Aigues-Mortes)	> The medieval walls of d’Aigues-Mortes
> The palace of the Popes (Avignon)	> The caves of Demoiselles (Ganges)	> Les Saintes Maries de la Mer
> The steam train in Cévennes (Saint Jean du Gard)	> Les Baux-de-Provence…	> At Uzès, 1st duke in France, discover la Place aux Herbes and its famous market.
> Take a walk in St Quentin La Poterie, the pottery village and visit the pottery museum…

With the kids :
> The Haribo candy museum (Uzès)	> Les Salins du Midi (Aigues-Mortes)	> Crocodile farm (Pierrelatte)
> The Seaquarium (Le Grau-du-Roi)	> Bamboo garden in Anduze…

> Culturespaces	> Regional Tourism Committee Languedoc Roussillon	> Tourist Office of Nîmes
> Guide Michelin	> Gard Accueil	> Le Petit futé