Roman Nimes
Nimes is absolutely delightful.
Nimes was a major stop for the Roman Empire between Rome and Spain, so it was a rich city in the heyday of the Empire. Around the year zero they built a huge arena, temples, and an advanced irrigation system – and those things remain today.
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We visited the Maison Carre which is an astoundingly well-preserved temple, and the Arena which is so intact it’s still used today.
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In fact the only negative about these wonderful buildings is that the modern features, lighting etc, get in the way – but a 2000-year-old amphitheater in regular use today is a wonder. I am obsessing about how impermanent our own modern constructions are in comparison. Luckily we went for a stroll in the dark last night and got photos with the modern touches hidden in the night.
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In the evening we visited the Temple of Diana in Les Jardins de La Fontaine and then sat by a pond watching the French stroll by. To join the French vibe I had a pastis for an aperitif – it is lucky I like liquorice so much.
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