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Nimes is a city located in southern France. It is the residence Gard department, Languedoc-Roussilon.

The city of Nimes was one of the most important of the Roman colony. Via Crossed Domitia, the route that connected Rome with Spain, the city had an exceptional location in a commercial and cultural crossroads of major importance. Nimes, and reached its zenith under the reign of Emperor Augustus. From this period dates the famous Roman monuments of the city and considered to be among the most beautiful and best preserved of the ancient empire: Magne Tower, the Gate of Augustus and France testify to the old gate of the city precincts, house Square is a temple dedicated to Caius and Lucius , grandchildren and adopted children of Emperor Augustus, Arenas, an amphitheater that has been remarkably preserved, according to history, instead of shows, fortress and dwelling, Castellum divisorium, etc. terminus of the Roman aqueduct.

In the late Middle Ages, Nimes has seen a flourishing period, especially in the textile field: it was created Nimes famous canvas, denim precursor.

In the Enlightenment are built around an ancient source, the vast and sumptuous gardens "Jardin de la Fontaine", designed by Mareschal.

Building railways in the nineteenth century has boosted exports, especially cotton cloth, strong and inexpensive, handcrafted some Lévi-Strauss. This material was actually now wear jeans in the world.

Nimes site today is "oxygen" of 409 acres of green space, 1,200 ha of forest. Here we meet museums, libraries, theaters, sports complexes, swimming pools (one with Olympic basin) and stadiums.



Nimes | Nimes is a city located in southern France. It is the residence Gard department, Languedoc-Roussilon.

The city of Nimes was one of the most important of the Roman colony. Via Crossed Domitia, the route that connected Rome with Spain, the city had an exceptional location in a commercial and cultural crossroads of major importance

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Best Western L Orangerie, Nimes

Best Western L Orangerie

Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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    Best Western Marquis De La Baume , Nimes

    Best Western Marquis De La Baume

    Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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    Hôtel Concorde, Nimes

    Hôtel Concorde

    Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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      Hôtel Jardins Secrets, Nimes

      Hôtel Jardins Secrets

      Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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        Campanile Nimes Centre Mas Carbonnel, Nimes

        Campanile Nimes Centre Mas Carbonnel

        Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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          Appart City Nimes, Nimes

          Appart City Nimes

          Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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            Imperator, Nimes

            Imperator

            Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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              Logis Nimotel Hotel Cosy, Nimes

              Logis Nimotel Hotel Cosy

              Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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              Hotel Cote Patio, Nimes

              Hotel Cote Patio

              Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                Des Tuileries, Nimes

                Des Tuileries

                Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                  Ibis Styles Nimes Gare Centre, Nimes

                  Ibis Styles Nimes Gare Centre

                  Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                    Hotel Novotel Nimes Centre, Nimes

                    Hotel Novotel Nimes Centre

                    Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                      Royal Hotel Nimes, Nimes

                      Royal Hotel Nimes

                      Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                        Odalys City Nîmes Le Cheval Blanc, Nimes

                        Odalys City Nîmes Le Cheval Blanc

                        Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                          Ibis Budget Nimes Centre Gare, Nimes

                          Ibis Budget Nimes Centre Gare

                          Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                            Campanile Nimes Sud - Caissargues, Nimes

                            Campanile Nimes Sud - Caissargues

                            Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                              Maison Albar Hotels L Imperator, Nimes

                              Maison Albar Hotels L Imperator

                              Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                                Belambra Clubs Les Salins, Nimes

                                Belambra Clubs Les Salins

                                Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                                  C Suites, Nimes

                                  C Suites

                                  Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                                    Hôtel Spa Vatel, Nimes

                                    Hôtel Spa Vatel

                                    Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                                      The Originals City Hôtel Costières Nîmes, Nimes

                                      The Originals City Hôtel Costières Nîmes

                                      Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                                        Sarl Hotel Cesar, Nimes

                                        Sarl Hotel Cesar

                                        Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                                          Best Western Le Marquis De La Baume, Nimes

                                          Best Western Le Marquis De La Baume

                                          Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                                            Appart City Collection Nîmes Arènes, Nimes

                                            Appart City Collection Nîmes Arènes

                                            Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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                                              Hôtel Bois Des Espeisses, Nimes

                                              Hôtel Bois Des Espeisses

                                              Nimes, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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