France

Nimes

Nîmes is the prefecture of the Gard department in the Occitanie region of Southern France. Located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Cévennes mountain range, the estimated population of the commune of Nîmes stood at 148,561 in 2019. Dubbed "the most Roman city outside Italy", Nîmes has a rich history dating back to the Roman Empire when the city's population was estimated at approximately 50,000–60,000. Since several famous monuments and ancient Roman buildings are located in Nîmes, including the Arena of Nîmes and the Maison Carrée, the city is often referred to as the "French Rome".

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Places in Nimes

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Plan your days in Nimes

Your Nimes day plan

Grouped by neighbourhood, lunch included. Built from places we verified recently.

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2 days · Balanced · about 8 stops

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Climate in Nimes

Best time to visit: May–Jun, Sep–Oct

Average temperature

6°

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8°

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11°

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13°

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18°

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21°

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24°

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24°

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20°

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16°

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11°

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7°

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Flights to Nimes

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Day trips and nearby cities from Nimes

Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Nimes; times are rough estimates by road.

From Nimes you can reach Avignon (38 km), Montpellier (46 km), Aix En Provence (94 km), Marseille (101 km) and Beziers (108 km) in about 45 min to 1 h 40 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.

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Questions about Nimes

The most pleasant months are May to Jun, Sep to Oct, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 11°C in November.

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You can fly into Avignon Caumont airport, Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport, Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.

Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.

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