Old town (Écusson)

Nîmes, France

The historic centre with modern art galleries and lively markets.

Places in Old town (Écusson)

L'Impe Overseen by chef Nicolas Fontaine, a native of Nîmes, preparing dishes with local ingredients from Provence and the Camargue.
Old town market cafes Cafes near Nîmes's lively markets.
Le Vintage Offers a pleasant terrace for dining, with tapas very popular in this city so keen on Spanish culture.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October offer comfortable weather for exploring the Roman arena and old town without peak summer heat.
Getting around: Nîmes's historic centre, including the Roman arena and old town, is compact and walkable.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: French. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Nîmes's dining scene continues embracing its Mediterranean and Spanish-influenced culture, with tapas remaining very popular in this city so keen on Spanish tradition, alongside chef Nicolas Fontaine's L'Impe brasserie using local ingredients from Provence and the Camargue.

Roman arena quarter — Home to the impressive Roman arena and Musée de la Romanité.
Hotel L'Imperator quarter — Home to the historic 1929 grande dame hotel.