Roman Nîmes

Back in 1758, architect Jacques-Philippe Mareschal uncovered medieval seating built into Nîmes’ Roman amphitheatre, proof that the arena doubled as a fortified quarter well into the 17th century. That layered history is everywhere: the UNESCO-listed Maison Carrée (2023), the hilltop Tour Magne above the Jardins de la Fontaine, and the Roman street grid that still frames today’s walks. Just 900 meters apart, these landmarks move you from Augustan order to the stubborn local spirit; across from the Museum of Romanity, the Pentheus mosaic—found near Chemin du Mont-Duplan—puts myth and punishment in tesserae.

Collected at your hotel or 15 minutes from the TGV station, you travel in a Mercedes with a dedicated driver who handles drop-offs, waits, and glides to the next stop while you explore or taste a crisp Croquant Villaret. Think 1 hour in the Arena, 20 minutes at the Maison Carrée, and a 25-minute walk up to the Tour Magne from the Source—adjusted to your pace. The vehicle stays at your disposal, the route remains flexible, and we can assist with timed-entry tickets as you hear stories of Nemausus’ aqueduct and its 50 km run to the Pont du Gard.