The incredible cultural heritage of Nîmes - historical, bullfighting and artistic - have led to the creation of exceptional museums. Take a look inside and discover their secrets.
Nîmes exhibits collections from the Classical period to contemporary art.
Nîmes museums host many exhibitions all year round. The Arena hosts a diverse range of shows, and local theatres host a rich programme of live performances.
From Classical collections to contemporary art - our selection of culture!
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Visit the Musée de la Romanité and enjoy a unique experience travelling back through time,
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Discover local traditions and daily life in Nîmes across the centuries at the Musée du Vieux Nîmes,
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Enter the Carré d’Art where a panorama of contemporary creation from the 1960s to current day is exhibited,
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Visit the Cultures Taurines bullfighting museum to learn about local and international bullfighting traditions; the Museum of Natural History home to amazing natural science collections; and the Fine Arts Museum with collections of French, Flemish, Dutch and Italian painting,
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Watch a concert in the Arena or at Paloma,
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Wind down watching a play or a good film in one of our theatres or cinemas.