Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2023, the Maison Carrée of Nîmes is the best-preserved Roman temple in the world. From our campsite near Nîmes, it can be reached in about thirty minutes and is easily combined with the arenas and a stroll through the historic center.
The Maison Carrée was built at the very beginning of the 1st century AD, during the reign of Augustus. This temple was dedicated to Gaius and Lucius Caesar, the emperor’s grandsons. Its architecture follows the classic style of Roman temples, notably that of Apollo in Rome.
Entirely made of local limestone, it measures 26 meters long by 15 meters wide. Its facade is decorated with Corinthian columns and finely carved sculptures.
The building has had several lives: originally a pagan temple, then a church, a stable, a museum, and a municipal archives room. These successive uses largely explain its preservation: the building was never abandoned or dismantled. Today, it stands on the esplanade in the city center.
The monument welcomes visitors all year round, with hours that vary by season. The entrance fee includes access to an immersive screening shown inside the temple, which traces the history of Nîmes in Roman times: urban planning, shows, traditions, and the empire’s influence on the city.
The interior of the temple, which is intentionally minimalist, can also be visited. Outside, the esplanade and its shaded cafes invite you to take a break before heading off to other monuments.
Every summer, cultural events bring the site and the historic center to life: concerts, sound and light shows, and reenactments. The Great Roman Games, held in the nearby arenas, attract thousands of visitors every year.
Les Amandiers campsite welcomes you to Gallargues-le-Montueux, in a 4-hectare wooded park, about thirty minutes from both Nîmes and the sea. A location that allows you to alternate between cultural visits and beach days.
You will find mobile homes for 2 to 4 people, family models for 5 to 6 people, and pitches for tents, caravans, or motorhomes.
Upon your return, the pool area, restaurant, playground, and kids’ club allow you to end the day right on-site.
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The Maison Carrée is located at Place de la Maison Carrée, in the heart of Nîmes (30000), a few minutes’ walk from the arenas and the Jardins de la Fontaine. It is about a thirty-minute drive from Les Amandiers campsite in Gallargues-le-Montueux.
The Maison Carrée was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023 as the best-preserved Roman temple in the world. Its state of preservation is explained by its successive uses over the centuries, which saved it from falling into ruin.
The interior of the temple, sober and bare, hosts an immersive screening dedicated to Nîmes in Roman times. The film covers the urban planning of the ancient city, its shows, and daily life. The visit lasts less than an hour.
Yes, all the Roman monuments in Nîmes can be reached on foot. The arenas are five minutes away, and the Jardins de la Fontaine and the Tour Magne are about ten minutes away. The Musée de la Romanité, opposite the arenas, complements the visit well. Combined tickets are available.
Les Amandiers, a 4-star campsite in Gallargues-le-Montueux, is located about thirty minutes from Nîmes. It offers mobile homes for 2 to 6 people, unique accommodations, and pitches for tents and caravans, with a swimming pool, restaurant, and entertainment.
Maison Carrée
Place de la Maison Carrée
30000 Nîmes
