[[file:Arena of Nimes banner.jpg|1280px|Roman Ampitheatre}} Maison Carrée - La Maison Carrée

Nîmes is a city with a population of around 137,000 in the département of Gard in the south of France. It has a stunning Roman temple whose pristine condition is unmatched by any extant ones in Rome. There are a few other fine Roman relics and Diana's Palace.

==Muslim Friendly Travel Guide to Nîmes

Office de Tourisme et des Congrès - 6 Rue Auguste 43.8387058, 4.3561059 ☎ +33 4 66 58 38 00 | Opening Hours: July Aug: Monday to Friday 09:00-19:30, Saturday 09:00-19:00, Sunday and public holidays 10:00-18:00; April - September: Monday to Saturday 09:00-19:00, Sunday and holidays: 10:00-18:00; October - Mar: Monday to Friday 09:00-18:30, Saturday 10:00-18:00, Sunday and holidays 10:00-17:00 - The Office de Tourisme prints a "Bienvenue" booklet (in English) each year, which isn't available off the shelf, you must ask for it. It has lists of Hotels, Camp Sites, Restaurants and bars. They also print a Travel Guide with descriptions of the sights to see in Nimes. There is also an information point at the Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle.

Travel to Nîmes

==Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Nîmes

Gare de Nîmes - train station - 1, Boulevard Sergent Triaire 43.8324449, 4.3661427 - Gare de Nîmes Gare de Nîmes IMG 20140701 164034 - A short walk away from Les Arènes, TER (regional train) services by SNCF run from here to Avignon, Arles and Montpellier, and TGV services to Montpellier, Paris, Valence, Lyon, Lille and Spain

Travel on a Bus in Nîmes

Edgard] operates buses to Nîmes from Arles (route C30) and the Le Pont du Gard|Pont du Gard (route C21). A one-way ticket costs €2.90 per person.

Gare Routière - bus station - Rue Sainte Felicite, 43.8314465, 4.366309

==Buy a Flight ticket to and from Nîmes

Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes Airport IATA Flight Code: FNI 43.7575, 4.416389 - Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes Airport - GaronsHallEneregistrement - The airport is around 20 kilometers from the downtown. Ryanair operates regular Flights to Nîmes from London (Luton) and Liverpool in England, and Brussels (Charleroi) in Belgium. Ryanair also operates Flights to Fez and, starting October 2017, Marrakech. A shuttle bus runs between the airport and Nîmes downtown (€6.80 per person for a one-way ticket).

By car

You can access Nîmes via Autoroute A9, which runs from the Spain|Spanish border, and the Spainsh motorway AP-7, in the south, and Orange and the A7 Autoroute in the north, or the A54, which connects Nîmes to Salon-de-Provence in the south-east.

Get Around

GPS 43.8383247|4.3604109 height=470|width=470}} The main sights are all within comfortable walking distance of each other.

What to See

Nîmes - amphiteatrum PS01 - Les Arènes

The three main Roman sites in Nîmes are the Maison Carrée, Magne Tower and the famous Amphitheatre. A combined ticket can be purchased for all three for €12 (€10 for children (7-17) or students), only €2 more than the single entry for the Amphitheatre. There is also a combined ticket which includes the Roman Theatre of nearby Orange (France) | Orange. Other key sites include the Temple of Diane and the Nîmes Gothic Church, both of which are free.

Castellum 43.8423535, 4.3559477 - A former reservoir at the end of the 50 kilometers aqueduct.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Castor de Nîmes - Nîmes Gothic Church - 43.8383247, 4.3604109 - The main cathedral of the city originates from the 11th century, but has been renovated and adapted many times since. It is believed it was built on top of the former Roman Temple of Augustus of which no trace remains. The building is an interesting mix of Romanesque and neo-Gothic styles.

Jardin de la Fontaine - Fountain Gardens - 43.8388838, 4.3498242 Opening Hours: March/September: 07:30-20:00, October-February: 07:30-18:30, April-August: 07:30-22:00 Free - These beautiful gardens were created in 1745, becoming the first public park in France and one of the first in Europe. It is decorated with a number of waterways and fountains, beautiful statues from Montpellier and the ruins of the Roman Temple of Diane. Climbing the steps or ramps at the back of the park up to the highest point in Nîmes, one finds the Magne Tower.

Les Arènes - Roman Amphitheatre - Place des Arènes 43.8348673, 4.3595874 ☎ +33 4-66-76-77 | Opening Hours: 09:00-12:30 and 14:00-18:00a well preserved Roman arena that hosts bull fighting festivals in September. It was built 100 AD to seat 24,000 spectators It seats 10,000 when full and is an amazing site.

Maison Carrée - Plaza House - 43.8381563, 4.3561649 ☎ +33 4 66 21 82 56 Adult €6, child (7-17)/student €5 - One of the best preserved Roman temples in the former Roman Empire is to be found here in Nîmes. It was constructed roughly 2 CE, not long after the founding of the city by Emperor Augustus. The small interior comprises of a modern theatre, where a well-produced and informative film called Nemausus plays every half an hour on the half hour, giving a good introduction to the early history and foundations of the city.

Porte d'Auguste - Auguste Gate - 43.839439, 4.3631896 - Once was the main entrance to the city

Porte de France
Temple de Diane - Temple of Diane
Tour Magne - Magne Tower - 43.8430857, 4.3494701 North end of Jardin de la Fontaine

==Museums

Musée du vieux Nîmes 43.8379416, 4.3604028 ☎ +33 4 66 36 00 64 - Musée archéologique - Blvd 13 Amiral Courbet 43.8375701, 4.3624091 ☎ +33 4 66 76 74 80 - Columns, mosaics, sculptures, etc.

- Musée des Beaux-arts - Rue de la cité Foulc 20-22 43.8318799, 4.3605423 ☎ +33 4 66 28 18 32 - Flemish, Italian, French works, and Roman mosaics.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Nîmes

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Nîmes

Halal Restaurants in Nîmes

The local speciality is the "brandade", chopped cod mixed with mashed potatoes, milk, garlic and Olive oil. It can be tasted in some Halal restaurants. You can also try the "Gardiane de taureau", a ragout with bull Meat and vegetables. As an appetizer, have toasted bread with "Tapenade", an olive puree made with olives, Olive oil and garlic.

L'Ancien Théâtre 4 Rue Racine 43.8374947, 4.3548238 ☎ +33 4 66 21 30 75 - A very nice gastronomic restaurant, that serves fine, local, fresh food for a very affordable price. A menu will cost up to €32, including starter, main course, Cheese and dessert.

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Late night bars along Ave Victor Hugo. Lulu is a popular bar at 10 Rue Curaterie, open Tuesday - Saturday from 23:00.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Nîmes

Nîmes - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Nîmes, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Nîmes. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Nîmes and its surrounding regions.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

A beautiful and expensive hotel is The Imperator.

FUAJ youth hostel - Has very friendly and informative local staff.

All located in the retail park Parc Hotelier Ville Active, about 30 minutes' walk from the town centre (and over the primary street from Carrefour hypermarket):

Grand Hôtel de Nîmes -

Mercure
Ibis
Kyriad
Nimotel -

Balladins
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