Welcome to Languedoc's Roman city. Nimes boasts an intact 4th century BC Roman temple and a preserved Roman Amphitheatre in its center. Walk the streets and see the sights that were used as settings for the movie "Gladiator", during our stroll across the charm oozing center. Nimes is also the birthplace of denim, meaning “from Nîmes”. It was exported to the US during the early 19th century for the production of ship sails, tarps and workman's trousers. Then Levi Strauss, a Bavarian immigrant, used it in 1870 to make trousers for the new frontier of the Wild West. Made in Genoa, where also the name “jeans” come from, with “de Nimes” cloth. Next time you put on your jeans, you will remember Nimes, and the city tour that took you for a walk through a charming little French town drenched in history. You will learn about: About the Roman history of the city The filming of Gladiator The French monarchy Bull fighting in France The importance of water in Nimes The crocodiles and Nimes

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Face masks required for travellers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Guides required to regularly wash hands

Logistics Instructions

Start location : In front of the Nimes Amphitheatre

End location : In front of the Nimes Amphitheatre

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

Adult : from 0 to 120 : from 0 to 15 Persons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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