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...
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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
- Shows
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
- Concert
- Equipment
- Car park
- Pay car park
- Services
- Pets welcome
- Shop
- Wi-fi
- Guided tours
Quality standards
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Rates 2025
Adult
11€
Reduced price
9€
Child
5.50€
Family pass
23€
Set price group adults
9€
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Travellers ChequeGroups (Max capacity)
- 50 Maximum number of people
Openings
- From 1 January 2025 until 28 February 2025
- From 1 March 2025 until 31 March 2025
- From 1 April 2025 until 31 May 2025
- From 1 June 2025 until 30 June 2025
- From 1 July 2025 until 31 August 2025
- From 1 September 2025 until 30 September 2025
- From 1 October 2025 until 31 October 2025
- From 1 November 2025 until 31 December 2025
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
09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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09:00 - 18:30
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09:00 - 19:00
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09:00 - 19:00
Monday
08:00 - 21:00
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Saturday
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Monday
09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
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Tuesday
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Saturday
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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
- Bus stop < 500 m
- Close to a public transportation
