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For lovers of leisurely walks and beautiful views
The Fountain Garden (Jardins de la Fontaine) was built in the 18th century and became one of the first public gardens in Europe. Its chief architect was Jacques-Philippe Maré chal, a military engineer at the court of Louis XV.
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For lovers of non-trivial sculpture
Place d'Assas was designed and rebuilt as recently as 1986. Author of Martial Raysse. The square is full of symbolism and allegories, emblems from the world of alchemy, tarot, Freemasonry and the Bible.
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Lovers of Roman ruins
One of the oldest buildings in the city is the "Square House" (Maison Carree), which was founded by order of Emperor Augustus. He dedicated the church to his grandchildren.
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Fans of the Romanesque style in architecture
St. Paul's Church (Eglise Saint-Paul) was built in neo-Romanesque style by the architect Charles-Auguste Questel (1849). In 1985, the cult French journalist and TV presenter Yves Mourousi consecrated his marriage in this church.
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For lovers of non-trivial sculpture
The artist and sculptor Martial Raysse created an original fountain with a crocodile on Place du Marche. Where do crocodiles come from in Nimes and what does this reptile have to do with the city?
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Lovers of Roman ruins
Arena (Amphitheater), located on the Boulevard des Arenes, built in the 1st century AD. The fate of the Nimes Amphitheater is in many ways similar to the fate of the Amphitheater of Arles - after the ban on gladiatorial battles, it was fortified and turned into a fortress, and dwellings and churches...
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Urban architecture lovers
On the Boulevard de la Liberation is the majestic Palace of Justice (Palais de Justice), created in the neoclassical style by the architect Gaston Bourdon. The building was built in 1836.
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Lovers of Roman ruins
On the Rue nationale are the Gates of Augustus or the Arlesian Gates. Built in the 1st century BC. e. , they were part of the fortress wall that surrounded Him and served as one of the main entrances to the ancient city.
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Monument to the national heroine of France
On Place Gabriel Peri there is a monument dedicated to Joan of Arc. This sculpture, by Maxime Real del Sarte, was created during World War II, when the French reanimated many of their folk heroes to keep up the national spirit.
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For fans of the Gothic style in architecture
The Church of St. Bodile (Eglise Saint Baudile) is located on Place Gabriel Peri. It was built in 1877 in neo-gothic style by architect Jean-Jules Mondet. The church is dedicated to Saint Bodil, the Catholic martyr and patron saint of Nî mes.
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For lovers of historical places
The Church of St. Perpetui (Eglise Sainte-Perpetue) was founded personally by Napoleon III Bonaparte during his visit to Nimes in 1852. Built in an eclectic style by the architect Leon Feuchè re.
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Urban architecture lovers
The Pradier Fountain (Fontaine Pradier), installed in 1848, is named after the sculptor Jean Jacques Pradier. The main element of the fountain is a woman representing the allegorical image of Nimes.
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An example of smart urban planning
From the railway station to the city center stretches the long Avenue Feucher (Avenue Feuchè res). It was founded in 1842 and designed as a "beautiful entrance" to Nî mes.
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A holiday that preserves Provencal traditions
The festival itself called "Fete votive" is an old Provencal tradition that was born as a holiday in honor of the patron saint of the settlement. Each town - whether it is a large settlement or a small village - has its own dates and celebration program.
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For lovers of historical places
How to get there? 1. Classic option, paid, repeatedly described in guidebooks. - Bus number A15 from Avignon, go to the Rond Point Pont du Gard stop (in Vers-pont-du-gard), on the road about 45 minutes, the fare is 1.
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For lovers of historical places
Two round towers and the remains of the wall are the Cavalry Gate (Porte de la Cavalerie), which served as the northern entrance to the old city of Arles. The city wall was built in the 13th century, when the city was actively growing and developing.
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Urban architecture lovers
A physician by training, Amé dé e Pichot became famous mainly as a journalist, translator of English literature and a bibliophile. The fountain was built by his son and is dedicated to the friendship between Amé dé e Pichot and the painter Paul Balze.
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Monument to the champion and keeper of the Provencal language
There is a monument to Frederic Mistral on the Place du Forum. This is a true legend of Provence, the uncrowned king of Provencal poetry, Nobel Prize in Literature (1904) and creator of the famous Dictionary of Provence.
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Journey in the footsteps of Wag Gog
Café Van Gogh has gained worldwide fame ever since the brilliant artist immortalized it on one of his canvases. Address: Place du Forum, 11 It should be noted that if the Parisian period was for Van Gogh a time of extensive experiments, then in Arles they ended with a concentrated concentratio...
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Lovers of Roman ruins
The Amphitheater Romain is an ancient Roman arena dating back to the 1st century AD. e. The Colosseum of Arles is not as big as its Roman older brother, although it was built in the same era - during the reign of the Flavian dynasty.
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