Nimes

A Road Trip to Nîmes for Roman History Highlights

August 12, 2019

Nîmes Road Trip Just west of Provence, across the mighty Rhône River, lays the Gard department of France. The Gard and Provence share a deep Roman history, from the days when both were part of the Roman region of Gallia. Because it is so close to Provence, a visit to the Gard makes for a …

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Musée de la Romanité in Nimes a Must-Visit

December 3, 2018

The British press has been fulsome in its praise of the Musée de la Romanité in Nimes which opened in June – I couldn’t wait to visit. Brand-new museums worldwide are using the latest building techniques and materials to construct breath-taking spaces with beautifully lit exhibits. And this is no exception. Plus, it is in …

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Things to See and Do When You Visit Nîmes, the Rome of France

August 2, 2017

Contributor blog post by Michel: As I have shared before, we try to find opportunities to hook up with our cousins who live near Montpellier in someplace mutually convenient for them and us. So one Saturday, a few months back, neighbors Bob, Darlene, Ed and Gwen in tow, we headed to visit Nîmes meet up with …

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A Bridge To The Past: The Roman History of France Revisited

October 24, 2016

A visit back to Pont du Gard and Nimes with my guest from the US reminded me how much history is so close to me in the south of France. Revisit some of the Roman past with a tour to Nimes — one of the key Roman towns in “Gaul” during the days of Augustus. …

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Why Nimes is a “Must See” for Roman History Lovers

June 23, 2016

France has so many amazing places to visit it’s hard to decide where to start. If you’re a Roman history buff, you must visit Nimes. It’s a city where you can see, touch and experience life in France during the days of the Roman Empire. …Continue reading here for the Barefoot Blogger’s reasons why you should …

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An Insider’s Guide to Shopping in Nimes

July 22, 2015

Last week the Barefoot Blogger took a shopping trip into Nimes, the closest “big city” near Uzes. I had curtains on my mind. As much as I try, there’s always something I think will make my apartment in Uzes even better. This time I’m looking for some simple curtains for my …Continue reading here…

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The Bullfight Corrida: A Dance with Death

October 23, 2014

When I decided to move to France, bullfights never entered my mind. Who knew the traditionally Spanish events exist in the south of France? Years ago, I attended a bullfight in Spain. It was the “thing to do” for a 20-something college kid visiting Barcelona. All I remember about it was that I bought a …

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Nimes

A Road Trip to Nîmes for Roman History Highlights

Musée de la Romanité in Nimes a Must-Visit

Things to See and Do When You Visit Nîmes, the Rome of France

A Bridge To The Past: The Roman History of France Revisited

Why Nimes is a “Must See” for Roman History Lovers

An Insider’s Guide to Shopping in Nimes

The Bullfight Corrida: A Dance with Death

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