Roman arena quarter

Nîmes, France

Home to the impressive Roman arena and Musée de la Romanité.

Places in Roman arena quarter

Le Cheval Blanc In all probability the oldest restaurant in the city, a real museum of art and bull-fighting with paintings and sculptures.

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.

Old town (Écusson) — The historic centre with modern art galleries and lively markets.
Hotel L'Imperator quarter — Home to the historic 1929 grande dame hotel.