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Opening times and access

Opening times

The Amphitheatre is open every day (except ferias and shows).
January, February, November and December: 9.30a.m – 5 p.m
March and October: 9 a.m – 6 p.m
April, May and September: 9 a.m – 6.30 p.m
June: 9 a.m – 7 p.m
July and August: 9 a.m – 8 p.m 

The Maison Carrée is open every day.
January, February, November and December: 10 a.m – 1 p.m / 2 – 4.30 p.m
March and October: 10 a.m – 6 p.m (closed from 1 to 2 p.m in October)
April, May and September: 10 a.m – 6.30 p.m
June: 10 a.m - 7 p.m
July and August: 10 a.m – 8 p.m

The Tour Magne is open every day.
January, February, November and December: 9.30 a.m – 1 p.m / 2 – 4.30 p.m
March and October: 9.30 a.m – 1 p.m / 2 – 6 p.m
April, May and September: 9.30 a.m – 6.30 p.m (closed from 1 to 2 p.m in September)
June: 9 a.m – 7 p.m
July and August: 9 a.m – 8 p.m

Last admission with audio guide: 1 hour before the Arena closes. Last self-guided admission: 30 minutes before the monuments close.
 

The cultural gift shop is open during the Amphitheatre’s opening hours.

Closing times

The Arena of Nîmes has an unbroken tradition of theatrical performance, which explains how it has remained relatively intact over the centuries and up to the present day. These performances require technical equipment that can involve a certain level of noise or visual disturbance for visitors, including the installation of a tarred groundcloth on the floor to protect the arena’s sand. This covering is removed at the end of the summer. The city of Nîmes thanks visitors for their understanding.

  • 28 and 29 April: Historical re-enactment - The Great Roman Games
  • 23 to 28 May: Pentecost Fair (completely closed)
  • 17 May: Corrida de l'ascension (completely closed)
  • 20 May: Camargue bull race (completely closed)
  • 27 June: Björk concert (completely closed)
  • 10 and 11 July: Radiohead concerts (completely closed)
  • 9 August: Carmen (completely closed)
  • 9 September: Camargue race (completely closed)
  • 13 to 16 September: Grape Harvest Fair (completely closed)

 

For information about concerts, contact the Bureau des festivités of the City of Nîmes : +33 4 66 28 40 20.

Getting to the Amphitheatre, the Maison Carrée or the Tour Magne

30 000 Nîmes
Tél. : +33 4 66 21 82 56
Fax : +33 4 66 21 82 61
message@arenes-nimes.com 

For all enquiries about concerts, phone 04 66 28 40 20. 

Roman monuments of Nîmes are at 30 minutes from the Pont du Gard and at 45 minutes from the Roman Theatre of Orange and the Palais des Papes or Château des Baux.
By road: Motorway A9 or A54, exit Nîmes then “city centre” and “Arènes”
By train: TGV station 5 mins from the Amphitheatre 
By plane: Nîmes-Garons airport

Where to park ?

For groups: free coach parking + drop-off near the monuments.
For private visitors: underground parking near the Arena (Boulevard de Bruxelles)