Maison Carrée
Built at the very beginning of our era and dedicated to Caius and Lucius Cesar, the adopted son and grandson of the Emperor Augustus, the Maison Carrée was part of the forum, the economic and administrative heart of the Roman town. THE MAISON CARRÉE IN NÎMES, UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CANDIDATE
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Place de la Maison Carrée
30000
Nîmes
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Inspired by the temples of Apollo and Mars Ultor in Rome, it pleases the eye with its harmonious proportions. The only fully-preserved temple of the ancient world, it is 26 metres long, 15 metres large and 17 metres high. The ceiling of the pronaos dates from the nineteenth century and the present door was made in 1824.
The exceptional state of conservation of the Maison Carrée results from continuous use since the eleventh century. It was in turn consular headquarters, stables, private house and church; it was the seat of the first Prefecture of the Gard after the Revolution and then departmental archives. In 1823 it became the first museum in Nîmes.
Opening hours:
January, February, November, December: 10am-4.45pm
March, October: 10am-6.15pm
April, May, September: 10am-6.45pm
June: 10am-7.15pm
July, August: 9.30am-8.15pm
3 Monuments City of Nîmes
1 - Nîmes Arena
Come and visit this emblematic amphitheatre, its multimedia alcoves dedicated to the Gladiators and bullfighting...
Opening hours:
January, February, November, December: 9.30am to 5pm
March, October: 9am to 6pm
April, May, September: 9am to 6.30pm
June: from 9am to 7pm
July, August: 9am to 8pm
Last entry: 30 minutes before closing time.
Reception of people with reduced mobility:
The ground floor of the bullring is fully accessible to disabled people.
A wheelchair-accessible platform allows you to admire the interior of the monument and the ring.
Guide dogs are allowed in all our monuments.
2 - Maison Carrée
The Maison Carrée is without doubt the best preserved Roman temple in the world. Built in the early years of the 1st century, this building was dedicated to the cult of the imperial family. Inspired by the temples of Apollo and Mars Ultor in Rome, the Maison Carrée impresses by the harmony of its proportions and the majesty that emanates from this exceptional monument.
THE MAISON CARRÉE IN NÎMES, A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE CANDIDATE
This redevelopment will offer a new visitor experience while respecting the original architecture of the building and restoring its interior volume. Enriched by new and evolving modes of narration and new technologies, the visitor will be able to discover this architecture and its history.
Opening hours:
January, February, November, December: 10am-4.45pm
March, October: 10am-6.15pm
April, May, September: 10am-6.45pm
June: 10am-7.15pm
July, August: 9.30am-8.15pm
Last entry: 15 minutes before closing time
3 - Tour Magne
At the top of this tower, you will discover the most beautiful view of the city and its surroundings.
A multimedia table presents the evolution of urban planning in Nîmes over the centuries.
From the top of the Tour Magne and its 140 steps, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Nîmes.
Access to the platform is limited to a maximum of 15 people.
Please note that the ascent of the Tour Magne is not recommended for people sensitive to vertigo.
Opening hours:
January, February, November, December: from 9.30 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 4.30 pm
March, October: from 9.30am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm
April, May, September: 9.30am to 6.30pm (closed from 1pm to 2pm in September)
June: from 9am to 7pm
July, August: 9am to 8pm
Last entry: 15 minutes before closing time
Monuments open 7 days a week, with some exceptions.
Thematic of the place
Free visit