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.