Nîmes & Avignon
Two cities of art and history
30-45 min drive from Collias
Less than an hour from Collias, Nîmes and Avignon offer two exceptional cultural getaways. Nîmes, the 'French Rome', has the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. Avignon, city of popes, charms with its medieval heritage and famous festival.
Exceptional UNESCO heritage
Festivals and cultural events
Mediterranean gastronomy
Shopping and Provençal markets
Nîmes, the French Rome
- The Nîmes Arena: 1st century Roman amphitheater
- The Maison Carrée: perfectly preserved Roman temple
- The Fountain Gardens and the Magne Tower
- The Museum of Romanity, contemporary architecture
- The Nîmes Halles, covered gourmet market
Avignon, city of popes
- The Papal Palace, largest Gothic fortress in Europe
- The Avignon Bridge (Pont Saint-Bénézet)
- The UNESCO-listed historic center streets
- The Halles market, gourmet institution
- The Avignon Festival in July (booking recommended)
Practical information
Visit tips
- Take the train from Nîmes station to avoid parking
- Nîmes: ideal for half a day to a full day
- Avignon: plan a full day to fully enjoy
- In summer, visit monuments early morning or late afternoon