Nîmes and région

A celebration in stone.

Although the Arenas still resound with the clamour of Roman jubilance, contemporary structures by famous architects make their own kind of music in the heart of the town.

The Féria, an atmosphere of exuberant folly!

The Feria was brought to Nîmes nearly fifty years ago, but the pleasure the people of Nîmes take in celebrating et es as lively as ever... Find out more...

The Brandade, Nîmes speciality

The brandade is an emulsion of desalted cod, milk and olive oil. Let your taste buds be the judge... Finf out more...

Nîmes, the crucible of culture and history

Forged by more than four thousand years, from the menhir of Courbessac to the canvases of Viallat, the soul of Nîmes is waiting to share its treasures... Find out more...

The Story of Thread in Nîmes

The story began in the 17th century, when coloured fabrics known as "Indian cloth" began to arrive from the East... Find out more...

Secret Garrigue

Two elements are very present in the garrigue: the olive tree and dry masonry. Those constitute the means by which men tamed this seemingly hostile environment... Find out more...

The Country of Sommières...

Lying next to a 17 arch Roman bridge over the Vidourle, which was built in the reign of TIberius during the 1st century, Somières has only really been known since the 9th century... Find out more...