Shopping in Nimes offers a unique experience for travelers coming to this city of France. Travelers can select various household and fashionable items displayed at the numerous shops and market places of the city. Some of the most preferred Nimes shopping items are perfumes, jewelry, toys, clothes, cards, cameras, bags, crafts, books, gifts, flowers and electrical shops. All items sold here are available at a bargain price.
In Nimes, there are special Sunday markets, which functions from 8 am to 1:00 pm. This type of market takes place at Stade des Costiere close to the car parking zone. Stade des Costiere is located at Peripherique Boulevard that surrounds the city.
Main shopping sites of Nimes are rue de la Madeleine, rue de I'Aspic, rue des Marchands, rue du General- Perrier and rue du Chapitre. The centralized location of these shopping destinations helps the shoppers to reach the sites through the well-developed city transportation means.
The Green Market of Nimes is the best place to purchase olives, fresh vegetables, fruits, cheese and
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fish. Various local products are also displayed here every day except on Sundays for buyers. This market is located at Les Halles.
Marche market is the best place where tourists can buy different types of brocante, locally produced linens, textiles and pottery. Located close to the Jean Jaures Boulevard, this market takes place on each Monday morning. Besides, there are various chains stores near the Old town area of Nimes. These chain stores of Nimes offer different fabric shop, boutiques, provencal cottons, antiques and many others.
Nimes activity shop also attracts travelers here. As bullfighting is a major activity of this city, there is a shop situated in 20 rue Fresque, which is entirely dedicated to this dangerous sport. Other shops of Nimes include clothes shop, electrical shops, flowers and gift shop, cards shop, book shop, pet shops, sport and out door shops.
Nimes shopping offers an opportunity to view the variety of locally produced items displayed in the city markets and local shops.
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