Les Jardins de la Fontaine, Nîmes

Name: Les Jardins de la Fontaine
Address: Nîmes, France

#11 among attractions in Nîmes

Relax in park, Park

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Facts and practical information

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. The source of the Fountain is moreover at the origin of the creation of the agglomeration several centuries before the Gallo-Roman period. Their architectural organization also highlights two major ancient monuments of the city, the temple of Diana and the Magne tower.

The Jardins de la Fontaine was one of the first public parks in Europe and it is still one of the most remarkable today.

Elevation: 243 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°50'28"N, 4°20'59"E

Address

Cadereau (Jardins de la Fontaine)Nîmes France

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Day trips

Les Jardins de la Fontaine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée de la Romanité, Amphitheater, Maison Carrée, Carré d'Art.

0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Musée de la Romanité, Nîmes
18 min walk • The Musée de la Romanité, located in the historic city of Nîmes in the south of France, is a contemporary architectural marvel that houses a rich collection of Roman artifacts. This museum, which opened its doors in June 2018, is directly opposite the ancient Roman...
0.6 miSE
Well-preserved Roman amphitheater
Amphitheater, Nîmes
17 min walk • Steeped in ancient history, the Amphitheater of Nîmes stands as one of the most well-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world. Located in the heart of Nîmes, a city in the Occitanie region of southern France, this grand structure dates back to the end of the 1st...
~1960 ftSE
Roman temple and archaeological site
Maison Carrée, Nîmes
10 min walk • 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...
~1730 ftSE
Futuristic contemporary art museum
Carré d'Art, Nîmes
9 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.
0.6 miE
17th-century Romanesque-Gothic church
Nîmes Cathedral, Nîmes
15 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...
0.8 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Fine Arts, Nîmes
22 min walk • The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nîmes is the fine arts museum of Nîmes.
~770 ftN
View point, Observation decks and towers, Ruins
Tour Magne, Nîmes
4 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.
0.7 miSE
City gate
Porte de France, Nîmes
18 min walk • The Gate of France is a Roman monument built in the first century BC in Nîmes, in the Gard region.
0.7 miE
Ruins
Porte d'Auguste, Nîmes
18 min walk • The Porte d'Auguste is a Roman monument built in the first century BC in Nîmes, in the Gard region.
0.4 miSE
Church
St. Paul's Church, Nîmes
12 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.
0.7 miE
Church
Église Saint-Baudile, Nîmes
19 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 Les Jardins de la Fontaine?

Nearby attractions include Jardin de la Fontaine, Nîmes (2 min walk), Tour Magne, Nîmes (4 min walk), Square Antonin, Nîmes (8 min walk), Castellum, Nîmes (9 min walk).

How to get to Les Jardins de la Fontaine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Les Jardins de la Fontaine:

Bus

Pont de Vierne • Lines: 16, 4, 9 (6 min walk)
Roosevelt • Lines: 4, 9 (6 min walk)

Train

Nîmes (26 min walk)