# Arènes de Nîmes

> The Arènes de Nîmes were built around AD 100, about twenty years after the Colosseum in Rome.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/arenes-de-nimes/

A Roman amphitheatre with two tiers of arches that is remarkably intact and still hosts bullfights and shows. Walk the upper gallery for views across the city's rooftops.

The Arènes de Nîmes were built around AD 100, about twenty years after the Colosseum in Rome. The oval measures 133 m by 101 m, and the façade is 21 m high with two storeys of 60 arcades each. Originally, 34 rows of seats held around 24,000 spectators. Later the building became a fortress and a residential quarter; in the 18th century about 150 houses stood inside it. They were demolished from 1786 onwards.

Bullfights have been held here since 1853, above all during the Feria de Nîmes; there are also concerts and other events. Allow about an hour and a half for a visit with an audio guide. Opening hours vary by season and for events, so check them in advance.

- **Nearest town:** Nîmes, France
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 43.8346, 4.3600

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **France: Motorway tolls.** Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Sources

- [Arena of Nîmes – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena_of_N%C3%AEmes)
- [Arènes de Nîmes – Routard](https://www.routard.com/fr/guide/france/languedoc-roussillon/gard/nimes/arenes-de-nimes)

## Nearby

- [Pont du Gard](https://camping-spirit.com/places/pont-du-gard/) – 19 km
- [Montmajour Abbey](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b12-montmajour/) – 28 km
- [Les Baux-de-Provence](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b12-les-baux/) – 36 km
- [Palais des Papes](https://camping-spirit.com/places/palais-des-papes-avignon/) – 38 km

## FAQs

### Where is Arènes de Nîmes?

Arènes de Nîmes is in Nîmes, France, at GPS 43.8346, 4.3600. It is about 20 km from Vers-Pont-du-Gard.

### Can you camp near Arènes de Nîmes?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire Camping-car Nîmes - Chemin de Russan, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 44 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Arènes de Nîmes?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pont du Gard (19 km), Montmajour Abbey (28 km), Les Baux-de-Provence (36 km) and Palais des Papes (38 km).

### When is the best time to visit Arènes de Nîmes?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)