15 days in Nimes Itinerary

Nîmes has a rich history dating back to the Roman Empire, with a stunning coliseum that is second only to Rome's.

Explore Nimes' surroundings by going to Les Baux de Provence (La Porte d'Eyguieres, Chateau des Baux de Provence, &more), Chateauneuf-du-Pape (Distillerie A. Blachere & Chateau de la Gardine) and Avignon (Place Crillon, Palais des Papes, &more). And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardins de la Fontaine, experience rural life at Truffle Hunting at Les Pastras, delve into the distant past at Amphitheatre (les Arenes), and look for all kinds of wild species at Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau.

For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Nimes trip planning website.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport, Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport, Marseille Provence Airport and Béziers-Vias Airport. December in Nimes sees daily highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C at night.