Nîmes

Nimes may have been one of the richest and finest Roman cities of Gaul. Several important remains of the Roman Empire can still be seen in and around Nîmes. The elliptical Roman amphitheatre, of 1st or 2nd century AD, is the best-preserved Roman arena in France. It is used today as a bull fighting and concert arena. The Maison Carrée (Square House), a small Roman temple dedicated to sons of Agrippa, was built in 19 BC. and is one of the best-preserved Roman temples anywhere. Nearby Pont du Gard is a well-preserved aqueduct across the Gardon river valley. Nearby Mont Cavalier is crowned by Tour Magne ("Great Tower"), a ruined Roman tower. The cathedral (Saint Castor), which is partly Romanesque and Gothic in style, is believed to be the site of the temple of Augustus.