Car rental Nimes, France

Car Rental Nimes – Must Know

Although France generally adheres to international standard road signs, there are also many unique signs with instructions or information in French. Always come to a complete stop when you’re faced with a Stop sign and a solid white line across the road and ensure that you stop behind the line. There’s a minimum speed of 80kph (50mph) on motorways in the outside (overtaking) lane during daylight, in dry weather on level surfaces and in good visibility, i.e. perfect conditions.

Attractions in Nimes

Roman Amphitheater (Les Arenes)

The Amphitheater, built at the end of the I century, is one of the best in the world in the degree of preservation of the Gallo-Roman arenas, reaching 133 m in length and 101 m in width. The height of the front elevation with 60 bunk arcades is 21 meters and the capacity of the building is up to 20,000 spectators. Amphitheater remained virtually in intact form, and now, as in days of old, it is full of bustling life, and serves as a venue for concerts, performances and bullfighting. Visit “French Rome” with car rental Nimes.

Roman Temple (Maison Carre)

Roman temple, built from 1 to 5 ye ars BC, located in the center of the Roman Forum and was built under Marcus Agrippa, a friend of the Emperor Octavian, and is dedicated to the children of the commander. In the Middle Ages it served as a church, that  allowed it to remain fully preserved. Today, the temple is a museum of ancient art and you can visit it with your car rental vehicle.

Jardin de la Fontaine

The Garden of fountains is of the same age as the city. At first, it was a place to supply the city with water. In Roman times there was a spring, a theater, a temple and baths, as well as the castle of the emperor. In the XVIII century the site was built in the image of the park of Versailles. The Garden of fountains still bears traces of all ages and an example of this is the Temple of Diana, located near the spring. Come to enjoy picturesque scenery of the gardens with your car rental Nimes.