Evidence of the Roman occupation is everywhere in the famous Nîmes architecture: the 1st and 2nd century amphitheatre, which once held 24,000 spectators, the Gallo-Roman temple, the Augustus Gate - where the Roman road, the ‘Via Domitia', once entered the town - the graceful 1st century Maison Carré, the Temple of Diana, and the Magne Tower - the highest tower of the walled town during the Roman era.
Throughout Provence and Languedoc, Nîmes is famous for its antique heritage and also for its colourful annual festivals, celebrating Easter and the grape harvest.