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Jardin de la Fontaine – Arènes de Nîmes loop from Nîmes Centre

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France
Occitania
Nimes
Nîmes

Jardin de la Fontaine – Arènes de Nîmes loop from Nîmes Centre

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4.8

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34

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Jardin de la Fontaine – Arènes de Nîmes loop from Nîmes Centre

01:05

4.19km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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591 m

Viewpoint overlooking the Nîmes arenas

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This Roman building is a MUST-see when visiting the beautiful town of Niemes.

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695 m

Statue of matador Nimeño II

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Very successful bronze, reminiscent of the modern-day bullfights that took place here.

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1.13 km

Saint-Paul Church of Arles

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This neo-Romanesque church was built between 1835 and 1849 according to plans by the architect Charles-Auguste Questel. The approximately 62 meter high bell tower is impressive. The interior of the …

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1.35 km

Maison Carrée (Roman Temple)

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Both the Parthenon and the Maison Carrée stand on a podium, emphasizing their importance as temples. The Parthenon is a Doric temple made of marble, while the Maison Carrée is …

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2.10 km

Jardin de la Fontaine

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The Jardins de la Fontaine are one of the first public parks in Europe. The 15-hectare, enchantingly beautiful green area is a real retreat in the middle of Nîmes. In …

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3.39 km

Nîmes Arena

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The best preserved Roman amphitheater from the first century is really worth seeing. It used to seat 23,000 spectators.

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3.61 km

Arènes de Nîmes

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The amphitheater is one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. The monument is 133 meters long, 101 meters wide, and 21 meters high. It was built at the …

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3.92 km

Avenue de Feuchères

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beautiful, lively and pleasant avenue, a joy for children, with a playground and the river

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4.19 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.83 km

1.49 km

553 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.59 km

1.38 km

121 m

< 100 m

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Monday 13 July

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Comments

June 14, 2025,🇫🇷Spaziergang durch die Altstadt von Nimes
We continued in the footsteps of the Romans. We visited the old town of Nimes.
Nimes served as an important outpost of the Roman Empire. It is known for its well-preserved monuments, such as the Arènes de Nîmes, a two-story amphitheater from around 70 AD, which is still used for concerts and bullfights today. Both the white Roman limestone temple …

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We took the bike bus to Nimes to see the sights that were most important to us.
On foot though 🦶
This made my travel dream come true.
The arena🏟️ was the highlight and the Maison Carré 🏛️ immediately after.
We explored the arena 🏟️ to the last row, listened to the audio guide, but the feeling of being a …

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