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Nîmes and its many facets L.Martorell L.Martorell Contact : Nîmes Convention and Visitors Bureau Incoming Department - 6 rue Auguste 30 020 Nîmes cedex 1 - France Tél. 0033 (0) 4 66 58 38 15 /20 - Fax. 0033 (0) 4 66 58 38 19 E-mail : @ot-nimes.fr Website : www.nimes-.com
A receptive department for you. The Nîmes Convention and Visitors Bureau's Incoming Department offers customized programs to introduce you to the heritage, the originality and the specificities of this many-levelled town. Our team of professionals is there to help you to set up your programs, draw up your customized estimates, make your reservations and provide a personalized follow up on your files. Leaf through our brochure : it is full of suggestions concerning sites to discover to help you plan a made-to-measure tour. Choose the services you need and don't hesitate to ask for costs and estimates. The incoming department will know how to fully meet your expectations. O.Bru J.L. Aubert Office de tourisme L.Martorell Culturespaces
4 Discover Nîmes 1/2 day 3h V I S I T DURATION Group welcome in Nîmes : Visit to the Arena, the best preserved amphitheatre from the Roman world. Visit to the Maison Carrée, the Gallo-Roman town's main temple. Showing of a 3-D film, Heroes of Nîmes. Visit to the Jardins de la Fontaine gardens created in 1745 by J.P. Mareschal, engineer to King Louis XV. Lunch or dinner in one of the town's restaurants. End of our services. S.Delmarty L.Martorell
5 Le EPPC Pont du GArd Roman Nîmes Group welcome in Nîmes : Visit to the Arena, the best preserved amphitheatre from the Roman world. Visit to the Maison Carrée, the Gallo-Roman town's main temple. Showing of a 3D film, Heroes of Nîmes. Visit to the Jardins de la Fontaine, gardens created in 1745 by J.P. Mareschal, engineer to King Louis XV. Typical lunch in one of the town's restaurants or at the heart of the Pont du Gard site. Visit to the Pont du Gard site, imposing aqueduct from the Roman era, today a U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage Site. Museum visit, the multimedia exhibition where new technologies allow 2000 years of history to become a great adventure. Walk through Mémoire de garrigues, an outdoor trail to discover the Mediterranean landscape fashioned by man over time. End of our services. L.Martorell 1 day 8h V I S I T DURATION
6 Nîmes of yesterday 1 day 8h O.Bru and of today Ville de Nîmes Group welcome in Nîmes : V I S I T DURATION Visit to the Arena, the best preserved amphitheatre from the Roman world. Visit to the Maison Carrée, the Gallo-Roman town's main temple. Showing of a 3D film, Heroes of Nîmes. Visit to the Jardins de la Fontaine, gardens created in 1745 by J.P. Mareschal, engineer to King Louis XV. Typical lunch in one of the town's restaurants. Afternoon : contemporary Nîmes Presentation of Carré d Art by your guide. This surprising architectural creation designed by Lord Norman Foster houses a library, a multi-media centre, and a Contemporary Art Museum. Visit to the place d Assas, an original work of art by contemporary artist Martial Raysse. The tour continues with a coach trip to discover other contemporary works of art in the town. Among the most famous : The Coliseum, a semicircular building designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa, the Costières stadium by architects Gregotti and Chausse that can accommodate up to 20,000 spectators as well as Nemausus, a set of council houses built between 1985 and 1987 by Jean Nouvel. End of our services.
7 Nîmes and Camargue a fortified city built by Saint Louis. Guided tour of the Constance Tower (Tour de Constance) and its ramparts. Panoramic bus tour of the Salins du Midi *, a unique and protected site, natural birthplace of the La Baleine and the Fleur de Sel de Camargue sea salt. Return to Nîmes for dinner and accommodation in your hotel. DAY 1 Group welcome in Nîmes Visit to the Arena, the best preserved amphitheatre of the Roman world. Visit to the Maison Carrée, the Gallo-Roman town's maintemple. Showing of a 3-D film, Heroes of Nîmes. Visit to the Jardins de la Fontaine, gardens created in 1745 by J.P. Mareschal, engineer to King Louis XV. Typical lunch in one of the town's restaurants. Departure for Aigues-Mortes, L. Martorell JL.Aubert DAY 2 Departure with your guide for Les Saintes- Maries-de-la-Mer, in the heart of the Camargue. Mini-cruise on the Rhône river* to discover the region's typical fauna and flora. Departure to visit a Manade (a ranch where horses and bulls from the Camargue are bred and raised). Typical dinner of the Camargue. In the afternoon, demonstration of bullfighting activities and of traditional Camargue horsemanship. End of our services. 2d 1 night *depending on weather conditions and season. V I S I T DURATION
8 The Flavour DAY 1 Group welcome in Nîmes: Visit to the Arena, the best preserved amphitheatre from the Roman world. Visit to the Maison Carrée, the Gallo-Roman town's main temple. Showing of a 3-D film, Heroes of Nîmes. Visit to the Jardins de la Fontaine, gardens created in 1745 by J.P. Mareschal, engineer to King Louis XV. Typical lunch in one of the town's restaurants (or at the heart of the Pont du Gard site). Departure for the Pont du Gard, an imposing vestige of the Roman aqueduct, today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Museum visit, the multimedia exhibition where new technologies allow 2000 years of history to become a great adventure. Walk through Mémoire de garrigues, an outdoor trail to discover the Mediterranean landscape fashioned by man over time. Return to Nîmes for dinner and accommodation in your hotel. of Provence L. Martorell Pont du Gard
9 DAY 2 Breakfast. Departure for Arles, a former capital of Roman Gaul that also bears testimony to its influential Christian past. Visit to the Antique Theatre dating back to the 1 st century. Visit to Alyscamps, a former Roman necropolis. Typical lunch in one of the town's restaurants Departure for the Centre of the Scamandre, a protected site at the heart of the Petite Camargue and surrounded by the most beautiful farmed reed swamps in Europe. Lakes and marshes, from fresh water to brackish, make up most of the landscape. The site offers a highly diverse environment (reed swamps, marshes, lakes ) where throughout the seasons Camargue horses and bulls live in the midst of over one hundred different species of migratory birds. Return to Nîmes for dinner and accommodation in your hotel. DAY 3 Breakfast. Departure for Avignon, former papal city and capital of Christendom. Visit of the city and the Popes Palace. Lunch in one of the town centre s restaurants. Free time in Avignon. End of our services. J.P. Campomar / Ville d Avignon 2 nights 3d J.L. Aubert V I S I T DURATION
10 Nîmes between Camargue La Bambouseraie day 1 Group welcome in Nîmes : Visit to the Arena, the best preserved amphitheatre from the Roman world. Visit to the Maison Carrée, the Gallo-Roman town's main temple. Showing of a 3-D film, Heroes of Nîmes. Visit to the Jardins de la Fontaine, gardens created in 1745 by J.P. Mareschal, engineer to King Louis XV. Typical lunch in one of the town's restaurants. Departure for Aigues Mortes, fortified town built by Saint Louis. Guided visit to the Constance Tower (Tour de Constance) and its ramparts. Panoramic bus tour to the Salins du Midi*, a unique and protected site, natural birthplace of the La Baleine and the Fleur de Sel de Camargue sea salt. Return to Nîmes for dinner and accommodation in your hotel. L.Martorell and Cévennes *depending on the season and the weather conditions. Poterie les cordeliers - L. Martorell
11 JL.Aubert day 2 Departure in the direction of Bambouseraie de Prafrance, an amazing bamboo forest planted at the heart of the Cévennes more than 140 years ago. Lunch in Anduze, a small town at the gateway of the Cévennes. Trip aboard the small steam train of the Cévennes, dating from the early 20th century. Stop at St. Jean-du-Gard. Continued with a visit of your choice between : The Musée du Désert, located in the house where the Camisard resistance leader, Rolland, was born. This place recounts the Huguenot past and illustrates the Protestant resistance movement with authentic objects, books and documents. or Show room of a vase factory from Anduze. These pieces of potteryare thrown manually, glazed and decorated with garlands and are perfect examples of world-famous Cévenol crafts. End of our services. 1 night 2d V I S I T DURATION
12 EDUCATIONAL STAY 2 nights 3d Nîmes and Roman civilisation Terraluna DAY 1 Group welcome in Nîmes: Visit to the Arena, the best preserved amphitheatre from the Roman world. Visit to the Maison Carrée, the Gallo-Roman town's main temple. Showing of a 3-D film, Heroes of Nîmes. Visit to the Jardins de la Fontaine, gardens created in 1745 by J.P. Mareschal, engineer to King Louis XV. Picnic lunch in the gardens. Departure for the Pont du Gard site, impressive vestige of the Roman aqueduct, today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit to the recreation education area, a place where young visitors can learn more about Roman civilisation, water, the environment and ecology. Walk through Mémoire de garrigues, an outdoor trail to discover the Mediterranean landscape fashioned by man over time. Return to Nîmes. Dinner and accommodation at the youth hostel (depending on availability). V I S I T DURATION Culturespaces
13 DAY 2 Departure for Orange, a town whose monumental architecture was used to the service of Roman imperial ideology. Visit of the remarkably preserved Antique Theatre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit of the town museum. A trip past the Arc de Triomphe that dates back to the 1st century, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picnic lunch in the city. Departure for Vaison-la-Romaine and discovery of the Puymin site and its Roman domus (house). Return to Nîmes. Dinner and accommodation at the youth hostel (depending on availability). DAY 3 Departure for Les Baux de Provence Visit to the vestiges of the medieval chateau. Picnic lunch Departure for Arles, a town that became Roman with Caesar's blessing. Visit of the Antique Theatre dating back to the 1st century. Visit of the Alyscamps, a former Roman necropolis. End of our services Culturespaces Culturespaces Ph. Gromelle
14 1/2 day 3h Treasure hunt* V I S I T DURATION Arrival of the group welcomed by a guide from the Nîmes Convention and Visitors Bureau. The group is divided up into teams for a playful treasure hunt in the historic centre of Nîmes. The guide explains the rules of the game, hands out questionnaires, clues as well as other necessary documents. At the end of the competition, all the participants end up in an "unknown" place to be given the answers to the questionnaires. Prizes are awarded to the winning team. (* this product can be adapted to an incentive clientele as well as to a school audience). OT Nîmes JL Aubert
15 Nîmes, Terraluna Meeting in Nîmes with your guide and departure for a one theme day on the olive growing tradition in the Nîmes region. Visit to a mill where you will discover olive oil s traditional and present-day manufacturing secrets. Visit of the property's olive grove and the shop selling local products. "Olive and olive oil" themed lunch in a restaurant. Guided visit of the Maison des Garrigues et des Terroirs de l Olivier (house of garrigues and land of the olive tree) as well as its museum. Walk through the Combe des Bourguignons, a site in the characteristic garrigue landscape with a conservatory of olive trees. End of our services. Terra Oléa land of olive trees 1 day 8h V I S I T DURATION
16 1 Camargue manades : Discover the Camargue by visiting a ranch and immerse yourself into local traditions : horse and bull breeding, rice growing in an authentic setting. 2 The Costières de Nîmes The Costières de Nîmes vineyard stretches out over 12,000 hectares to the South of the town. The quality of this A.O.C. red, rosé and white wine has been improving continually and its reputation has grown considerably these last twenty years. Tastings are possible on different estates. 3 The Mas des Tourelles Reconstitution of a Gallo- Roman cellar with a real wine press, jars, amphoras producing archaeological Roman wines recreated from ancient winemaking recipes. Costières de Nîmes. L abus d alcool est dangeureux pour la santé, A consommer avec modérration Other sites Perrier Ville de Nîmes 4 J.L. Aubert Saint-Gilles abbey U.N.E.S.C.O World Heritage Site, the façade of the church presents a rich 12th century sculpted decor 5 The Halles de Nîmes Indoor food market inaugurated in 1885, the Halles de Nîmes remain full of life, a forum and food showcase of the town. Primarily a working space but also a kingdom full of tempty specialities : brandade de Nîmes (dish made with cod), tapenade (savoury spread made with pureed olives), Nîmes lamb, Camargue bull, mullet, monkfish, royal sea bream, seasonal fruit and vegetables. Picholine olives and other tasty local products are to be discovered on the stalls and form the shimmering menu of Nîmes delicacies. 6 The Charterhouse of Villeneuve-lez-Avignon This Charterhouse is one of the largest houses of the Order of the Charterhouses (Ordre des Chartreux) in Europe. Pope Innocent VI, whose tomb is in one of the Church's chapels, created it in the 14 century. Mas des Tourelles
7 The Seaquarium The Palace of the Sea offers you a wonderful journey to discover underwater life with its numerous shapes and colours. 6 8 Perrier An industrial site that implements a procedure that's unique in the world from the production and fusion of glass to the bottling of the sparkling water. 8 5 4 3 7
18 Guides Discover the secrets of Nîmes in the company of our guides who are certified by the National Heritage Board. Thanks to their knowledge and expertise, they are committed to making your visits unique and enriching moments. The Nîmes Convention and Visitors Bureau's team of guides offers you the chance to discover the rich heritage of "French Rome" and its region and also unveil this town's hidden facets. Town houses, water and textile, staircases, squares and fountains, wrought iron, Nîmes Protestantism are some of the fascinating themes you can discover in their company. We offer different packages (half day, day, tours lasting several days) as well as several languages according to your needs. For more information and for all bookings : Nîmes Convention and Visitors Bureau Incoming Department 6 rue Auguste 30 020 Nîmes cedex 1 France Tél. 0033 (0) 4 66 58 38 26 Fax. 0033 (0) 4 66 58 38 19 E-mail : @ot-nimes.fr Website : www.nimes-.com O. Benoît-Gonin Terraluna
A few suggestions of outdoor festive or sporting activities : 19 Incentives O.Bru Terraluna Terraluna Nature safari in the Camargue : discovery of the Camargue in 4-wheel drive away from the usual trails. Day of activities in a Manade (ranch in the Camargue) : Sorting of young bulls, ferrade (branding of calves), bullfighting games in the bullrings, traditional Camargue horsemanship A number of water activities 30 minutes away from Nîmes (La Grande Motte, Port Camargue, Le Grau-du-Roi) : Regatta, motorboat, jet ski, first sea trip Golf: 2 golf courses one of which is ranked among the 6 *** golf courses in France by "Golf Européen". Post-convention programmes, incentives, motivation seminars The Nîmes Convention and Visitors Bureau s Incoming Department team provides you with personalized assistance. It offers you the best-adapted solution to make your business tourism projects a complete success. Any request will be subject to an individualized study with costs and estimates adapted to your specifications. Motor sports for thrill-seekers : Training courses, first time on track, go-kart challenge, quad, motorbike and various formulas to get to know the circuit, series of laps, theoretical pilot lessons, races and trophy prize-giving. Big choice of sporting activities in the countryside (Cévennes, Pont du Gard, Provence) : mountain biking, canoeing, kayak, hikes, climbing, And so much more! Don't hesitate to contact the relevant departments.
Musée des Beaux Arts Nîmes Convention and Visitors Bureau Ville de Nîmes Office de Tourisme et des Congrès. 2007. Création : L. Martorell Incoming Department 6 rue Auguste - F 30020 Nîmes Cedex 1 Tél. : 00 33 (0)4 66 58 38 15/20 Guide department 6 rue Auguste - F 30020 Nîmes Cedex 1 Tél. : 00 33 (0)4 66 58 38 26 Fax. : 00 33 (0)4 66 58 38 19 e-mail : @ot-nimes.fr Site internet : www.nimes-.com OFFICE DE TOURISME ET DES CONGRÈS Organisme local de tourisme autorisé par arrêté préfectoral n AU 030 95 002 du 29 /11/95 - RCS Nîmes D389 517 442 (93 D11). Garant : A.P.S.T. 6 rue Villaret de Joyeuse - 75017 Paris - Assurance : la Bâloise n contrat 5 435 325-47, rue le Pelletier - 75 439 Paris cédex - Affilié à la F.N.O.T.S.I. n 30.A.01- Homologué par le Secrétariat d'etat au Tourisme sous le n 18830 - N TVA intra communautaire : FR31.389.517.442 - Licences entrepreneur de spectacles : n 30.1051 Cat.2, n 30.1052.Cat.3.