Nimes is located between the 43° 49' 59'' North latitude and 4° 21' East longitude and at an elevation of 121 feet in southern France. Les Arenes is the central part of Nimes, which was a Roman arena constructed during the first century.
Nimes location and orientation provides information about the geographical location and planning of the city. Nimes is one of the most popular cities of France. The city lies within the Languedoc-Roussillon Region and covers a total area of 161.85 square kilometer.
Location of Nimes
Nimes is situated in southern part of France. It is situated between the geographical co ordinates of 43° 49' 59'' North latitude and 4° 21' East longitude and at an altitude of 121 feet. The city is also very close to the Mediterranean Sea, which is within a 45 minutes driving distance from the main city. Some of the nearby cities and towns of Nimes are Saint-Cesaire, Mas-de-Ponge, Rendez-Vous, Courbessac and Caissargues.
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Orientation of Nimes
There are many hotels in Nimes that are located mainly in the two areas of the city; to the north of the train station and the old city. Some of the hotels located in the city center of Nimes are Nemea Residence Les Portes Des Cevennes, Vatel Hotel, Jardins Secrets Hotel, De Provence Hotel, Best Western Nimotel, Eurogroup Residence Le Mas des Oliviers, Acotel Hotel-Restaurant Nimes and many more.
The major tourist attractions of Nimes are located within the boulevards de la Liberation, Victor Hugo, Amiral-Courbet and Gambetta. The central part of the city of Nimes is Les Arenes, which was a Roman arena built during the first century. It is located at the cross section of boulevards de la Liberation and Victor- Hugo. By walking through the narrow lanes of Nimes one can discover the beautiful squares of the city with beautiful fountains and impressive cafes.
The Camargue Airport is located 20 km to the southeast of Nimes city. There are regular shuttle services to the airport from the city center. Other local means of transport in the city are taxi and buses.
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