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Nimes boats of many small specialized stores and souvenir shops that are never ignored by tourists. The bulk of the popular stores are concentrated in the central part of the city, and the most attractive shopping streets are Général-Perrier Street, Marchands Street, and Madeleine Street. The shops presented here are the most expensive in town, but offering the most exquisite fashionable clothes, as well as exclusive souvenirs and works of art. The largest market Les Halles located in the city center is equally appreciated by shopping fans and gourmets. It has shopping pavilions selling the most popular regional products. At the market, one should pay attention to popular cheeses and meat delicacies, not to mention always available seasonal vegetables and fruits. Other stands offer fresh pastries, seafood, and popular sweets. The main visitors to the market are local residents. The market works every day, and on the eve of major holidays, you can find some special products here. Several pavilions sell ready-made regional meals, so the market will be a real godsend for budget tourists. For a moderate fee, you can try ravioli with various fillings, sweet and savory pastries, buy excellent farm sausages. The market also has non-food rows, and a huge flower pavilion is open here in summer. The most popular tourist souvenirs are dried fruits and nuts, spice sets, and herbal tea. The main city market will be a great place for tasting fresh seafood - at any time of the year, … Read further

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Advices for travellers

10. The city has many specialized wine shops. Here you can try and buy the best regional wines, as well as attend tastings. 11. Many locals know foreign languages but reluctant to speak them. Those who have zero French should take a phrasebook with them on a trip. 12. Nimes is the only city in France where you can attend real bullfights. For the past hundred years, bullfighting has been held exclusively on … Open

Active recreation

It is worth noting that corrida is popular in the city, and bullfights are held at Nimes' main attraction - the Arènes de Nîmes. Active travelers will be delighted with such clubs as Laser Game Evolution and Laser Warfare where they can play laser tag, as well as Paintball Pro Nimes. Of course, it's better to come here with friends or family - it will be even more fun than you can imagine. The city also has some … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

La Tabletterie is a historic store decorated correspondingly. It has been selling chocolate and sweets for dozens of years. All its sweets are made by hand according to special recipes. Before buying, visitors can try many types of sweet products. Thrifty tourists will appreciate prices for classic chocolate bars, and wealthy customers will be able to choose the most beautiful fancy chocolate. The largest … Open

Nimes for children - what to visit

Another beautiful park for lovely walks is called Bois des Espeisses. You can also have a wonderful picnic here, and kids can play at a well-equipped playground. The park is famous for the abundance of greenery and many interesting stone structures. Relatively close is Centre Equestre Poney Club Des P'tits Bouts where small citizens will be able to experience pony riding, which is sure to send any child into … Open

Travel guide to Nimes

No less interesting site is a cultural center, known as "Square of the Arts" (Carré d'Art). It is housed in a beautiful modern building of regular rectangular shape, the facade of which is completely lined with mirrored tiles. Given the fact that in the immediate vicinity of this building there are unique antique attractions, it looks more than impressive. Today the museum's collection consists of several hundred … Open

Traditions and mentality of Nimes

Travelers visiting Nimes in June will have a chance to participate in the annual festival La Nuit des Jardins dedicated to regional culture and traditions. This summer festival is also held in the open air, one of the main stages for it is equipped in the main city garden. Not only local folk groups but also modern music performers participate in the festival program. Children's playgrounds and attractions are … Open

France - moving around the country

The largest airport in France is considered to be the air Harbor Charles de Gaulle. This airport is situated only 25 kilometers from the capital of France. You can get to it either by transfer, or by using a taxi, or rented car. There are also regular buses and underground trains that make trips towards the direction of the airport. There are special buses between the terminals at the airport. The most comfortable conditions for passengers have been created in the airport. There are eateries and cafes, as well as respectable restaurants. Also made available are several spacious recreation rooms, a meeting room, as well as a nursery. There are also special services aimed at people with disabilities. Upon arrival at the airport, everyone can visit duty-free shops, as well as colorful souvenir shops. … Open

Overview of festivals and celebrations in France

In France, every year there is a huge number of festivals. June 21, Music Day, is a day off throughout the country. On this day on the streets and squares are established scenes and venues, where musical groups and performers of different ranks perform: from beginners to real legends of the French stage. Great attention is paid in France to classical and ancient music. In Ambron, in abbey built in the 11th century, there is a festival of baroque music annually. In the city of La Cote-Saint-Andre every year, there is a festival of Hector Berlioz, the famous French composer and music writer. … Open

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