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

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

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

01:03

4.06km

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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278 m

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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583 m

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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803 m

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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1.10 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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1.95 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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2.70 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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3.36 km

Musée de la Romanité

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Nice and worth seeing museum just opposite the amphitheater. There is a museum ticket including the Roman sights (amphitheater etc.) for € 17.--.

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3.41 km

Monument to Matador by Sara Carone (1994)

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

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4.06 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.70 km

1.62 km

304 m

173 m

118 m

Surfaces

2.47 km

1.38 km

208 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

19°C

10°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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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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