A bit of history

Before the Romans, Nîmes was a small fortified town. Under Augustus, the city was furnished with prestigious monuments, becoming a highly important city.

Hunts, executions of prisoners and gladiatorial combats were the three types of entertainment in the Ancient world.

Secutor, Retiarius, Myrmillo... Discover the different categories of gladiators, each specialised in a particular form of combat with specific equipment.

After the circus games were banned, the Arena was used as the home of the viscounty and then as living quarters.

Do you know how the social classes were separated in the Arena, or what happened during a day in the life of a wealthy citizen? Find out the answers.