Nîmes Arena
Historic sites and monuments
Nîmes
The amphitheatre (or arena) at Nîmes 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.
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 bleachers, according to their social rank.
In the Middle Ages, the monument was transformed into a fortress, providing a refuge for the population in times of peril. Later, the interior was occupied by private houses until the 19th century. In 1809, the houses, chapels and château of the Viscounts of Nîmes were demolished to restore the monument to its former glory.
Today, the arenas offer their prestigious setting to a wide range of events. They host bullfights, congresses, concerts and sporting events.
Come and discover two great new shows in the Arena:
- Les Journées Romaines de Nîmes on April 25, 26 and 27
- Sound and light show in August
Tickets on sale at www.arenes-nimes.com
- For information on concerts: www.festivaldenimes.com or www.adamconcerts.com or 04 91 60 61 62
- For information on bullfighting shows: www.arenesdenimes.com or 08 91 701 401
LAST FREE ADMISSION 30 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING TIME AND 1 HOUR AT THE ARENAS WITH AUDIOGUIDE. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK EXCEPT AS INDICATED IN THE PRACTICAL INFORMATION.
Equipment
- Parking
- Pay parking
Services
- Pets allowed
- Store
- Wifi Internet access
- Guided tours
Opening
Du 01/01 au 28/02 tous les jours de 9h30 à 17h.
*Fermeture à 18h00 pendant les vacances scolaire de février.
Du 01/03 au 31/03 tous les jours de 9h à 18h.
Du 01/04 au 31/05 tous les jours de 9h à 18h30.
Du 01/06 au 30/06 tous les jours de 9h à 19h.
Du 01/07 au 31/08 tous les jours de 8h à 21h.
Du 01/09 au 30/09 tous les jours de 9h à 19h.
Du 01/10 au 31/10 tous les jours de 9h à 18h.
Du 01/11 au 31/12 tous les jours de 9h30 à 17h.
Rates
Adults: €11Reduced rate: €9 (Students (Carte étudiante)
Jobseekers (Pole Emploi certificate)
Teachers (Education pass)
Children: €5.50
Family package: €23 (*2 adults + 1 or 2 children)
Adult group package: €9 (Groups of 20 to 50 people.).
Free for children under 7.
Group rates from 20 people.
Free of charge (proof of entitlement required)
- Under 7 (ID required)
- Disabled people + 1 accompanying person (disability card)
- Recipients of minimum social benefits (ID + RSA certificate)
- Tour guides (Carte professionnelle de guide conférencier)
- ICOM/ICOMOS members (Membership card)
- SNELAC members (Membership card)
- Ministry of Culture (Government map of the Ministry of Culture)
- Journalists (Press card)
- Nîmes residents (ID + proof of address less than 6 months old: EDF bill, Internet box bill, water bill...)
- Nîmes students -during integration week- (Student card)
- Tourism professionals (ID + proof of employment in the tourism sector: business card, payslip, etc.).
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Nîmes Arena
Boulevard des Arènes 30000 Nîmes