Nîmes Arena

The arena of Nîmes

The arena of Nîmes is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world, an emblem of the city. The Nîmes audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this ancient monument, still alive today.

A Roman amphitheatre still alive

Built at the end of the first century, the arena of Nîmes is among the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world. Elliptical in shape, on two levels of arcades, it could hold thousands of spectators who came to attend gladiator fights and hunts. Still in activity, it today hosts ferias, shows and concerts, perpetuating the festive vocation of the place and testifying to the grandeur of Roman Nîmes.

What to see

You admire the elegant façade with two levels of arcades, the tiers and the arena, and you evoke the gladiator fights and the life of the Roman city. The arena of Nîmes today hosts ferias and shows. It is a major stop for lovers of ancient history, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The arena of Nîmes lies in the heart of the city centre, reachable on foot. The visit has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary with the season and the programme of shows. It is best to check the arrangements before coming, certain event days possibly modifying access.

What is particular about the arena of Nîmes?

It is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world, built at the end of the first century, still in activity for ferias and shows.

Where is the arena of Nîmes?

In the heart of the city centre of Nîmes, in the Gard.