©Nîmes Tourisme
©Nîmes Tourisme
Nîmes' amphitheatre (or arena) is the best preserved in the Roman world. From the end of the 1st century AD, it hosted wild animal hunts and gladiatorial combats. Today, numerous events take place here.
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The amphitheatre is 133 m long and 101 m wide. 21 m high, with two levels of arcades, its exterior façade is divided into 60 bays. Numerous staircases and 5 circular galleries ensure optimal circulation.
More than 23,000 Gallo-Romans attended the gladiatorial and animal fights on the 34 tiers, according to their social rank.
In the Middle Ages, the monument was transformed into a fortress, providing refuge for the population in case of danger. Later, the interior was occupied by...
More than 23,000 Gallo-Romans attended the gladiatorial and animal fights on the 34 tiers, according to their social rank.
In the Middle Ages, the monument was transformed into a fortress, providing refuge for the population in case of danger. Later, the interior was occupied by...
Services
Car park
Animals accepted
Wifi
- Accessibility
- Hearing disability
- Mental disability
- Visual disability
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Magnetic loop available at the reception
- Documentation available in Braille
- Activities
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
- Concert
- Shows
- Equipment
- Car park
- Pay car park
- Services
- Pets welcome
- Shop
- Wi-fi
- Guided tours
Quality standards
Tourisme et handicapTourism and handicap
Marque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience auditive
Marque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience mentale
Marque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience motrice
Marque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience visuelleRates
Adult
From 10€ to 13€
Child
From 5€ to 6€
Full price
11€
Adult
From 10€ to 13€
Reduced price
9€
Child
From 5.50€ to 6€
American Express
Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers ChequeGroups (Max capacity)
- 50 Maximum number of people
Openings
Monday
09:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 17:00
Thursday
09:30 - 17:00
Friday
09:30 - 17:00
Saturday
09:30 - 17:00
Sunday
09:30 - 17:00
Monday
09:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 17:00
Thursday
09:30 - 17:00
Friday
09:30 - 17:00
Saturday
09:30 - 17:00
Sunday
09:30 - 17:00
Location
Contact Nimes Arena
- www.arenes-nimes.com
Spoken languages
Environment
- In centre of town
- Town location
- Close to a public transportation
- Bus stop < 500 m
