Nîmes old town has narrow streets typical to the South of France.
The Maison Carrée is the best preserved Roman temple anywhere.
The 2000 years old Nîmes arena is still used as a venue for events today, including concerts and French bull fighting.
Nîmes contemporary coat of arms is a crocodile chained to a palm tree, it can be found all over the town -even on bronze studs in the paving of the old town.
Did you know? In the 17th century a fabric -mix of whool and silk- called Serge de Nîmes was developed there. The term denim has its roots in this fabric but has evolved to pure cotton in the US.
Nîmes is my 20s and student life, many friends, many memories, many celebrations and my one & only goddaughter.
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