Nimes is a gem in the region of Provence in France. It appeared on our agenda because there is a Roman Arena and Roman Temple there and because the TGV - high speed train, runs from there to the airport in Paris. It was where we picked up and returned the rental car. Originally we were only going to spend one night there. I had booked a hotel in Aix en Provence for a couple of nights, then one night in Nimes. A couple of days before we drove into the traffic jam of car dealerships and shopping that is Aix, and I hated it. I asked Jay if it was okay if I booked a couple of extra night in Nimes, he said, what ever you want dear. The hotel in Aix was cancelable, and I found a nice Novotel in Nimes, on the edge of the historic center, and booked three nights. It was very nice and very comfortable.
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| There is a fantastic pedestrian zone, filled with narrow streets like this. |
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| The best preserved Roman Temple in the region is in Nimes. |
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| There is an incredible market in Nimes. |
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| The Roman Arena was being set up for a summer concert series. |
Nimes is a beautiful place. Great images, as usual!
ReplyDeleteThanks, did I not give Aix a fair chance?
DeleteWhat a beautiful place. Good move from Aix en Provence.
ReplyDeleteWe had a nice time in Nimes.
DeleteIn theory I now know one place to avoid in France and one to visit.
ReplyDeleteI can often find the places to avoid.
DeleteIndeed, that did turn out very well!
ReplyDeleteI always try to make you happy (and me too!)
DeleteCharming!
ReplyDeleteIt is an amazing place.
DeleteNimes looks beautiful; I love the narrow walkways between the old buildings.
ReplyDeleteYes, I could live there.
DeleteI had never heard of Nimes before but it sounds like it was a great choice for you. Those narrow walkways remind me of Venice. And such amazing sites to see there!
ReplyDeleteMuch easier than Venice to get around.
DeleteNimes looks wonderful. That temple alone is worth the trip but the arena is spectacular. You made a good choice staying there. The arena looks very much like the one in Verona in Italy.
ReplyDeleteA surprising number of the arenas survived.
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