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Nîmes (/niːm/; French: [nim]; Provençal Occitan: Nimes) is a city in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It is the capital of the Gard department.
Nîmes is located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Cévennes mountains. The estimated population of Nîmes is 146 709 (2012).
Nîmes has a rich history, dating back to the Roman Empire when the city was home to 50,000 – 60,000 people. Several famous monuments are in Nîmes, such as the Nîmes Arena and the Maison Carrée. Because of this, Nîmes is often referred to as the French Rome.
The city derives its name from that of a spring in the Roman village. The contemporary coat of arms of the city of Nîmes includes a crocodile chained to a palm tree with the inscription COL NEM, for Colonia Nemausus, meaning the "colony" or "settlement" of Nemausus, the local Celtic god of the Volcae Arecomici. Veterans of the Roman legions who had served Julius Caesar in his Nile campaigns, at the end of fifteen years of soldiering, were given plots of land to cultivate on the plain of Nîmes.
Travel video about destination Nimes in France. For almost two thousand years an imposing Roman amphitheatre has dominated the French city of Nimes. Prior to the Romans the Celts established a settlement in Nimes. During the rule of Julius Caesar and Emperor Augustus the city grew in importance. The Arena was once the setting for gladiatorial battles but today it is matadors who fascinate their audiences during the Whitsuntide Feria. The amphitheatre was built in around 70 A.D. Nimes, or "Nemausus" as the Romans named their colony, developed into an important centre. In the 2nd century A.D. emperors Hadrian and Antonius Pius ordered the construction of two further splendid buildings, thus the town was enriched by fine architecture. In contrast to the famous Roman Arena at Arles the Nimes r...
More info about travel to Provence: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/provence In this video, we'll travel to France's Provence region to explore the Pont du Gard aqueduct and more Roman architecture in Nîmes. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
We climb Roman ruins in Nîmes, explore a papal palace in Avignon, and savor vivid views immortalized by van Gogh in Arles. Crossing acres of lavender and wispy vineyards, we explore the Côtes du Rhône and more wonders of the south of France. © 2004 Rick Steves' Europe
Day 7 of our 5 week road trip around Europe. We start off taking a morning stroll through the stunning cliff top Jardi Botanic Gardens in Blanes. We then drive north to Nimes, France crossing the French border. In the evening we explored Nimes' Arena/Coliseum and the Maison Carré - both around 2,000 years old! Daily travel vlogs will be uploaded throughout our trip. If you enjoyed this video, subscribe for the latest uploads. Cities & Sights In This Video: Blanes, Spain Jardi Botanic Gardens Nimes, France Maison Carré in Nimes Arena of Nimes Music: YouTube Audio Library
Subscribe Now: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TravelAndDiscover1 ------------------------------------------------ The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge that crosses the Gardon River in Vers-Pont-du-Gard near Remoulins, in the Gard département of southern France. It is part of the Nîmes aqueduct, a 50 km-long (31 mi) structure built by the Romans to carry water from a spring at Uzès to the Roman colony of Nemausus (Nîmes). Because the terrain between the two points is hilly, the aqueduct -- built mostly underground -- took a long, winding route that crossed the gorge of the Gardon, requiring the construction of an aqueduct bridge. Built in the 1st century AD, the Pont du Gard is the highest of all Roman aqueduct bridges and is, with the Aqueduct of Segovi...
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http://tourvideos.com/ Nimes, in the south of France, has several of Europe's best ancient Roman sites and a charming downtown with pedestrian lanes, a cathedral, and many things to see. The Roman temple and amphitheater are spectacular, and nearby you can visit Pont du Gard, the largest ancient aqueduct bridge ever built by the Romans.
The city of Nimes offers lovely streets, a picturesque canal, an ancient Roman amphitheater, and a beautifully preserved Roman temple. Nearby is the famous Pont du Gard aqueduct. Here are a few more details: Amphitheater: First century amphitheater for 22,000 spectators. Built specifically for gladiators and violent spectacle. Maison Carre Best preserved Roman temple in the world. Hellenic with Corinthian columns around main hall. Pond du Gard Tallest of all Roman aqueducts, and part of a huge system of canals and tunnels. Begun in 19 BC, and still in use in the 9th century. Delivered 4.4 million gallons per day.
Four cities in south of France, Medieval castle at Carcassonne; Roman coliseum at Nimes; Pope palace at Avignon
Nîmes et la provence en fête - Echappées belles Du mont Ventoux à la Camargue, en passant par Nîmes et sas féria, Jérôme Pitorin part à la rencontre du sud festif. Au sommaire : Terre de vent. - L'héritage romain. - Les Chinois ont la passion de la Provence. - La féria de Nîmes. - Les Grecs et le sel. - La Provence et la mer. Le mont Ventoux est légendaire pour les cyclistes. La beauté des crêtes est domestiquée par les vignerons. Jérôme arrive à Nîmes où il a rendez-vous avec Thierry Barbier, chef régisseur des arènes. Il se passionne pour la ville et son histoire. La Provence est un territoire de traditions dont l'aura séduit les Asiatiques. Jérôme est accueilli par un ganaderio. Les deux hommes assistent à l'entraînement d'un jeune prodige de la tauromachie. A Salin de Giraud, Jérô...
C'est l'un des plus grands événements populaires de France. Chaque année, Nîmes voit déambuler près de 1 million de personnes dans ses rues. Deux fois par an, depuis 1952, la ville vit au rythme des ferias. Casitas, Bodegas, Corrida. Un petit air de Séville souffle sur les pavés. Pentecôte, au Printemps. Et Vendanges, fin septembre. Deux pics de fréquentation. Deux événements indispensables pour les commerçants, et pour l'économie de la ville. Les coulisses de la feria de Nîmes en 4 questions: http://goo.gl/T3z74p La fiche émission: http://goo.gl/EsXjwZ Toutes nos vidéos en replay sur http://replay.publicsenat.fr/
La chaine officielle de l'émission de France 3. C'est pas sorcier, le magazine de la découverte et de la science. Après avoir conquis la Gaule, les romains imposent leur civilisation aux Gaulois... Ils se mettent à construire des milliers de kilomètres de routes et remodèlent les villes. Les Romains imposent aux vaincus leur civilisation urbaines. Partout où ils passent, leur architecture doit marquer les esprits. C'est un véritable outil de propagande qui doit servir à s'attribuer les grâces des notables locaux ! A l'occasion des Journées du patrimoine, Fred et Jamy nous offrent une petite visite de deux glorieux vestiges de cette époque gallo-romaine: le Pont du Gard et les arènes de Nîmes. Nous découvrons avec eux les mille astuces des architectes d'alors.
Français Pour Une Nuit (French for One Night) is a live DVD by Metallica, recorded in Nîmes, France in the Arena of Nîmes on July 7, 2009 during the World Magnetic Tour. Track listing: 1. The Ecstasy of Gold" (Intro) - 00:00 2. Blackened - 02:43 3. Creeping Death - 08:20 4. Fuel - 14:45 5. Harvester of Sorrow - 19:19 6. Fade to Black - 25:27 7. Broken, Beat & Scarred - 34:05 8. Cyanide - 40:42 9. Sad but True - 48:33 10. One - 55:20 11. All Nightmare Long - 01:02:10 12. The Day That Never Comes - 01:09:54 13. Master of Puppets - 01:19:55 14. Dyers Eve - 01:28:52 15. Nothing Else Matters - 01:33:55 16. Enter Sandman - 01:41:21 17. Stone Cold Crazy - 01:50:40 18. Motorbreath - 01:53:12 19. Seek & Destroy - 01:59:00
Plus d'informations sur mon site : http://www.jv-photosvideos.fr/timelapse-hyperlapse/nîmes/ Vidéo également disponible sur Vimeo : https://vimeo.com/118605267 Nîmes en images est un assemblage de plusieurs vidéos hyperlapse (ou stop-motion timelapse) et timelapse sur la ville de Nîmes, préfecture du Gard dans le Sud de la France. Près de 10000 photos ont été nécessaires pour la réalisation de cette vidéo (dont 8500 utilisées). Elle permet de montrer différents espaces naturels, parcs, monuments et espaces publics caractéristiques. Disponible en 1080p. Liste des endroits apparaissant dans la vidéo sur mon site internet. Réalisation : jérémy Vagné Musique : Audiomachine, red sorrow, tous droits réservés. https://itunes.apple.com/fr/album/phenomena/id852550021
Sites webs/blogs, copiez cette vidéo avec le bouton "Intégrer" ! Si vous voulez télécharger, allez sur http://myreplay.tv/v/Dl12uToc . Policiers, douaniers et CRS rassemblés pour lutter contre le trafic et le travail clandestin à Nîmes. Pour exploitation TV, droits réservés, nous contacter sur http://wizdeo.com/s/banqueimages
Don't shut your eyes to me
I want to make you see
Our destiny, how it's supposed to be
And let the darkness fade
Find comfort in my shade
'Cos you're not alone, no you're not alone
Can we see, can we feel when we're in the afterlife
Do you know, how I know to believe in you
Because I do
Can we hope, can we love, can it be our destiny
'Cos I'm listening
Yes I'm listening
To you
Now don't you close your eyes
Stop telling me your lies
Don't live in fear, 'cos I won't disappear no
I hope you understand
I'll lend a helping hand
So come to me, 'cos I will set you free
Break the silence
Fill this emptiness
And hope for better days
Can we see, can we feel when we're in the afterlife
Do you know, how I know to believe in you
Because I do
Can we hope, can we love, can it be our destiny
'Cos I am listening
Yes I am listening
To you
Don't break me now
Don't tell me that it ends
Let us find another way to make amends
Don't hate me now
Don't turn the other way