Nîmes
Sign in to saveNîmes is the prefecture of the Gard department in the Occitanie region of Southern France. Located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Cévennes mountain range, the estimated population of the commune of Nîmes stood at 148,561 in 2019.
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Nîmes is a city in southern France that serves as the administrative center of the Gard department, situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Cévennes mountains. With a population of around 148,500 people as of 2019, it is a significant urban center in the Occitanie region.
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Place details
- Locality
- Nîmes
- Region
- Occitanie
- Country
- France
- Population
- 148,236
- Timezone
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- Origins
- History
- 4000–2000 BCE
- 1800–600 BCE
- 600–121 BCE
- Roman period
- 4th–13th centuries
- Period of invasions
- 17th century to the French Revolution
- From the French Revolution to the present
- Archaeology
- Geography
- Climate
- Sights
- Economy
- Population
- Culture
- Transportation
- Sport
- Mayors
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
- See also
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Nîmes is the prefecture of the Gard department in the Occitanie region of Southern France. Located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Cévennes mountain range, the estimated population of the commune of Nîmes stood at 148,561 in 2019.
Dubbed the most Roman city outside Italy, Nîmes has a rich history dating back to the Roman Empire when the city's population was estimated at approximately 50,000–60,000. Since several famous monuments and ancient Roman buildings are located in Nîmes, including the Arena of Nîmes and the Maison Carrée, the city is often referred to as the "French Rome."