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Nimes, France

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.

Type City

Why go

  • Prefecture of Gard, Occitanie, France.
  • Served by Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI).

History

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.

Airports

Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI) 9.8 km to the centre
Nîmes/Garons, OCC, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Ryanair) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Charleroi, Fes, Liverpool, London (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Nîmes Courbessac Airfield 5.3 km to the centre
Nîmes, OCC, FR
Outdoor
Rouveirolle Airfield 15 km to the centre
OCC, FR
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FNI has direct flights to 4 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Charleroi, Fes, Liverpool, London).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nimes, France. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing