Maison Carrée, Nîmes

Name: Maison Carrée
Address: Place de la Maison Carree, Nîmes, 30000, France
Telephone: +33 4 66 21 82 56

#3 among attractions in Nîmes

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The Maison Carrée in Nîmes, France, stands as a remarkable testament to the grandeur of Roman architecture and the endurance of classical design. This ancient Roman temple, one of the best preserved of its kind, has stood the test of time and continues to captivate visitors with its historical significance and architectural beauty.

Constructed around 4-7 AD during the reign of Emperor Augustus, the Maison Carrée was dedicated to the grandsons of the emperor, Caius and Lucius Caesar. With its rectangular layout, the structure exhibits the classical Corinthian order, featuring a deep portico and a set of imposing columns that support a decorative pediment.

The temple's façade, rich in sculptural detail, invites admiration, while the interior, which once housed statues of the princes, now serves as a space for a short film that provides insights into the history of Nîmes and the Maison Carrée itself. Measuring around 26 meters in length, 15 meters in width, and 17 meters in height, the temple's proportions are a testament to the precision and expertise of Roman engineering.

Visitors to Nîmes can explore the Maison Carrée, which is centrally located and easily accessible. It serves not only as a historical monument but also as an anchor for the urban fabric of the city, surrounded by vibrant cafes and charming streets. The temple's preservation and the role it plays in the local community reflect the enduring legacy of Roman culture in the south of France.

Alternative names: Completed: 2 A.D.Architectural style: Ancient Roman architectureCoordinates: 43°50'18"N, 4°21'22"E

Address

Place de la Maison CarreeCentre Ville Nimes (Le Vieux Nîmes)Nîmes 30000 France

Contact

+33 4 66 21 82 56

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Maison Carrée – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée de la Romanité, Amphitheater, Carré d'Art, Nîmes Cathedral.

~1820 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Musée de la Romanité, Nîmes
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~1520 ftSE
Well-preserved Roman amphitheater
Amphitheater, Nîmes
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~340 ftW
Futuristic contemporary art museum
Carré d'Art, Nîmes
2 min walk • The Carré d'art at Nîmes in southern France houses a museum of contemporary art and the city's municipal library. Constructed of glass, concrete and steel, it faces the Maison carrée, a perfectly preserved Roman temple that dates from the very beginning of the 1st century AD.
~1140 ftE
17th-century Romanesque-Gothic church
Nîmes Cathedral, Nîmes
6 min walk • Nîmes Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Nîmes, France. The cathedral is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to the local Saint Castor of Apt. The cathedral was the seat of the Bishops of Nîmes until 1877, when the name of the diocese was changed. It is still the seat...
0.5 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Fine Arts, Nîmes
13 min walk • The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nîmes is the fine arts museum of Nîmes.
~1960 ftNW
Park
Les Jardins de la Fontaine, Nîmes
10 min walk • The Gardens of the Fountain are a public park located in Nîmes, in the Gard. They are built around the original Nîmes spring, already venerated by the people before the arrival of the Romans.
0.5 miNW
View point, Observation decks and towers, Ruins
Tour Magne, Nîmes
13 min walk • The Magne tower is a Gallo-Roman monument located in Nîmes, in the Gard department. Most imposing vestige of the very long Roman enclosure of Nimes, it dominates the gardens of the Fountain on the mount Cavalier.
0.4 miS
City gate
Porte de France, Nîmes
10 min walk • The Gate of France is a Roman monument built in the first century BC in Nîmes, in the Gard region.
~1910 ftE
Ruins
Porte d'Auguste, Nîmes
10 min walk • The Porte d'Auguste is a Roman monument built in the first century BC in Nîmes, in the Gard region.
~620 ftS
Church
St. Paul's Church, Nîmes
3 min walk • The Saint-Paul church is a neo-Romanesque church located in Nîmes, in the Gard department and the Occitanie region. Classified as a historical monument in 1909, it has a powerful bell tower rising to 62 meters at the crossing of the transept.
0.4 miE
Church
Église Saint-Baudile, Nîmes
11 min walk • The Saint-Baudile de Nîmes church is a neo-Gothic style church located in Nîmes, France, in the Gard department and Occitanie region.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Maison Carrée?

Nearby attractions include Carré d'Art, Nîmes (2 min walk), Square Antonin, Nîmes (3 min walk), St. Paul's Church, Nîmes (3 min walk), Château Fadaise, Nîmes (5 min walk).

How to get to Maison Carrée by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maison Carrée:

Bus

Maison Carrée • Lines: 10, 16, 4, 7, T1 (2 min walk)
Place d'Assas • Lines: 16, 4, 9 (4 min walk)

Train

Nîmes (17 min walk)