Arènes de Nîmes
Nîmes, France
A Roman amphitheatre with two tiers of arches that is remarkably intact and still hosts bullfights and shows. Walk the upper gallery for views across the city's rooftops.
The Arènes de Nîmes were built around AD 100, about twenty years after the Colosseum in Rome. The oval measures 133 m by 101 m, and the façade is 21 m high with two storeys of 60 arcades each. Originally, 34 rows of seats held around 24,000 spectators. Later the building became a fortress and a residential quarter; in the 18th century about 150 houses stood inside it. They were demolished from 1786 onwards.
Bullfights have been held here since 1853, above all during the Feria de Nîmes; there are also concerts and other events. Allow about an hour and a half for a visit with an audio guide. Opening hours vary by season and for events, so check them in advance.
- Nearest town
- Nîmes, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 43.8346, 4.3600
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Aire de BellegardeMotorhome stopover16 km from Arènes de Nîmes · 6 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Le Pré Saint-AndréCampsite19 km from Arènes de Nîmes · 70 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping BelleRiveCampsite19 km from Arènes de Nîmes · 95 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- La SoustaCampsite20 km from Arènes de Nîmes · 330 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Lou VincenCampsite21 km from Arènes de Nîmes · 79 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Aire de camping-car VallabrèguesMotorhome stopover21 km from Arènes de Nîmes · 12 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Arènes de Nîmes?
Arènes de Nîmes is in Nîmes, France, at GPS 43.8346, 4.3600. It is about 20 km from Vers-Pont-du-Gard.
Can you camp near Arènes de Nîmes?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire Camping-car Nîmes - Chemin de Russan, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 44 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Arènes de Nîmes?
Places worth a stop nearby: Pont du Gard (19 km), Montmajour Abbey (28 km), Les Baux-de-Provence (36 km) and Palais des Papes (38 km).
When is the best time to visit Arènes de Nîmes?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)