Arena of Nîmes
Arènes de Nîmes
A Roman amphitheater completed at the end of the 1st century AD, seating about 24,000. It is one of the best-preserved Roman arenas in the world.
The Arena of Nîmes is about 133 m long and 21 m high. Its two tiers of 60 arches are intact. In the Middle Ages it was converted into a fortress and residential quarter, and in the 19th century it was cleared and restored. It is still in use today, hosting bullfights, concerts, and the annual Roman history festival. Tickets start at about €11 and include an audio tour. A combined ticket is available with the Maison Carrée and the Tour Magne. Open roughly 9:00 to 18:00, with hours varying by season. Nîmes is about 45 km from Avignon, about 30 minutes by train, and the arena is about a five-minute walk from the station.
Opening hours
About 9:00 am–6:00 pm (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Maison Carrée
- Uzès
- Pont du Gard
- Château de Tarascon
- Arles
- Camargue (Pont de Gau Ornithological Park)
- Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
- Les Baux-de-Provence