The “French Rome”:

Nîmes is the prefecture of the Gard department in the Occitanie region of Southern France.

Located between the Mediterranean Sea and Cévennes, the commune of Nîmes has an estimated population of 148,561 (2019).

Dubbed the most Roman city outside Italy, Nîmes has a rich history dating back to the Roman Empire when the city had a population of 50,000–60,000 and was the regional capital.

Several famous monuments are in Nîmes, such as the Arena of Nîmes and the Maison Carrée. Because of this, Nîmes is often referred to as the “French Rome”.

Climate in Nîmes:

Nîmes is one of the warmest cities in France. The city has a humid subtropical climate, with summers being too wet for it to be classified as a hot-summer Mediterranean climate.

Its slightly inland, southerly location results in hot air over the city during summer months: temperatures above 34 °C are common in July and August, whereas winters are cool but not cold. Nighttime low temperatures below 0 °C are common from December to February, while snowfall occurs every year.