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Second city in southern France which is worth a visit by insights to my eyes is the city of Nîmes, the letter I shall write with an accent like this because it is his trademark. From my city of Nîmes to Montpellier is only 35 minutes drive, but from Paris we can go straight to the city with the TGV fast train is only three hours. Using the train is the most practical way. Even you can come to this town of Avignon or Montpellier from my city approximately 30 minutes by train.

Nîmes, enter this town was once a mix of different cultural history, Roman, Spanish, Provençal, and the influence of the Protestant religion, cultural heritage mixture of antique with modern. Nimes is one of the most brilliant capitals of Roman Gaul era relic. This ancient city lies in the way of Domitian, where the footprint trail Hercules from Rome to Spain to search for valuable minerals.

If coming by train, found the tourist information office practically walk takes about 15 minutes. Here, we can get various information required start from attractions, lodging to dining. For those interested to stay overnight in Nîmes, here is attractive offers. Interesting, because it is very practical, in addition to hotels where we stay overnight also visit attractions are included therein. Prices starting from 81 Euros offered.

It does not hurt to spend the night in a city that is always lively by koridanya party since not far from Nîmes many other captivating places worth a visit, is Pont du Gard. It is so grand with the architect was extraordinary because of the stones was built without mortar and sand along the 275 meters, thus gaining the title as world heritage by Unesco.

What can be seen in this Mediterranean city? First we can visit the relics of Roman gladiatorial Arena which is built around the year 60 BC. Admission to the Arena de Nîmes 7.8 Euros includes audio guide available in eight languages. This circular edifice formerly used as a place to fight for the gladiators. Which then got turned into a fortress of defense, and finally from the beginning in 1863 until now used as the venue and also a place korida (with matador bullfight).

That’s why Nîmes is famous also with its féria (bull party), where a party held at the end of May many visited by tourists from all over the world for partying along the streets of the city. In addition to the bull party, the city will be crowded by several musical performances and of course enjoy typical local drinks, wine and pasties.

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