In the 6th century BC, Celts founded the southern French city of Nîmes. When the Romans took the settlement over 2,000 years ago, they developed it into an important centre. Nîmes is now the capital of the Gard department with 154,000 inhabitants. 

Nîmes is not called the “French Rome” for nothing: The townscape is influenced by Roman antiquity. Many monuments such as the very well preserved amphitheatre, the temple Maison Carrée and the ancient tower Tour Magne are of Roman origin.

Buildings by renowned modern architects, such as the futuristic cultural centre Carré d'Art by the famous British architect Norman Foster, form a fascinating contrast.

Its charming location between Languedoc and Provence, the Cevennes and the Camargue, its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea and last but not least the Southern French cuisine and wines make the city an attractive and versatile destination. The climate is pleasantly mild in spring, autumn and winter, as throughout the South of France, while the summers are extremely hot.