Streets, squares, viewpoints (Nimes)

Cathedral Square

Place du Chapitre is located in the historic center of the city and is surrounded by buildings from different periods and eras. But the most interesting thing happens on the square in summer evenings -...

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• 9 years ago

For lovers of leisurely walks and beautiful views

Fontana Park

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...

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• 9 years ago

For lovers of non-trivial sculpture

Assa Square

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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• 9 years ago

For lovers of non-trivial sculpture

Fountain Crocodile

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? The...

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• 9 years ago

Urban architecture lovers

Pradier Fountain

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. The...

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• 9 years ago