Nimes

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09 October 2013

The campsite was nearly empty but we were told the restaurant was opened at lunchtime. We wondered way so decided to try the cheap set lunch which turned out to be delicious. We got there just after twelve, it was already fairly busy and soon filled up with a terrific atmosphere. It turned out that a TGV office was close by and the workers obviously treated the place as their works canteen!

Nimes also has a very well preserved Roman arena used today as a bullring and it was interesting to compare the city with Arles. Arles has a very crowded feel with its monuments being crammed in amongst ancient narrow streets running down to walkways along the banks of the river. Whereas Nimes exudes space with newly renovated wide boulevards, huge open squares and a delightful park. We really enjoyed our afternoon wandering around the city.

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