Tourism

Hotel in the heart of Nîmes


The César establishment, the hotel close to the arenas in Nîmes center, is ideally located in the town so that all points of interest are easily accessible by bus, by tram or on foot. The teams at the César hotel are truly passionate about their city and will be happy to help you choose your activities or places to visit. For young and old, with family, as a couple or alone, Nîmes is an ideal city for all your stays.

What to do in Nîmes?


Nîmes has acquired the status of “city of Art and History”, making it the perfect town for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. The monuments, dating from the Roman era and perfectly preserved, are worth visiting: the Arènes, the Maison Carrée, the temple of Diana, the Magne Tower… For culture buffs, Nîmes is full of museums: Old Nîmes, Natural History, Fine Arts or even that of Romanity. Walk the streets of the city center and in particular that of the historic center where you will be able to come across remarkable buildings: the Romanesque House, the Notre-Dame and Saint Cathedral-Castor, the Porte Auguste, but also the Castellum. Nîmes lives to the rhythm of must-see events: ferias, Nîmes festival, the Great Roman Game, Night of Nemaus and many others.

The Museum of Romanity


This building is a must-see in the city of Nîmes. It perfectly combines innovation and Roman history. Located just 7 minutes on foot from the César hotel, this construction is remarkable thanks to its unusual architecture which fits perfectly into the dynamism of the city. All year round, wander the aisles of the Musée de la Romanité through a permanent exhibition presenting more than 5,000 works retracing 25 centuries of history. Discover the pre-Roman period, the Roman period, the medieval period, the Roman era, and finally Antiquity.

The Carré House


During your visit to the city, you will have to discover the Maison Carrée, located less than 15 minutes walk from your hotel. This construction is exceptional, because it has withstood more than 2,000 years of history, which today makes it the best preserved Gallo-Roman temple in the world. The Maison Carrée was first of all a consular house, a stable, an apartment, a church, the headquarters of the prefecture and then converted into a departmental archives. From now on, you can watch a film retracing the history of the city of Nîmes. A must-visit!

Gard's Bridge


A 30 minute drive from your hotel near the arenas of Nîmes center, is one of the most remarkable and spectacular Roman constructions, the Pont du Gard. This ancient ancient Roman aqueduct, with three floors, spans the Le Gardon river. Its primary purpose was to transport water from Uzès to Nîmes, now it is an extraordinary site, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to visit with family, friends, in pairs or alone .

The town of Uzès


The superb commune of Uzès, also called “the first duchy of France”, is located less than 30 km from the city of Nîmes. Uzès is also classified as a “city of Art and History”, notably thanks to the Dukes’ castle with its three towers and its keep. Continue your visit to the town of Uzès by exploring the medieval garden and its two towers: Bishop's Tower and King's Tower, you will obtain an exceptional view of the town. End your exploration with the Fenestrelle tower, another must-see monument of the city, the Place aux Herbes and the Saint-Théodorit cathedral.

The Camargue Regional Natural Park


During your stay at the César hotel, the inexpensive hotel in Nîmes center, set off to discover the Camargue natural park, located just 40 minutes' drive away. In this vast wetland, activities of all kinds and typical of the region flock. Explore a traditional manade, organize hikes among the ponds to meet the many species of birds in their natural habitat and finally, stroll the streets of the region's must-see towns: Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Saint -Gilles, Arles, Aigues-Mortes and Salins de Giraud.

The Alpilles Regional Natural Park


The Alpilles Regional Natural Park owes its name to the Alpilles mountain range crossing it. Between plains and reliefs, this protected territory offers breathtaking landscapes. Discover the local culture and regional specificities. Your charming hotel in Nîmes center is less than an hour's drive from the enchanting and protected site of the Alpilles and some of its inevitable towns and villages: les Baux-de-Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Paradou , Maussane-les-Alpilles and Fontvieille.

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