Nimes was a last-minute addition to our itinerary since we could not find affordable accommodations in Lyon. And we can take the train from Nimes to the Paris airport, hence avoiding another stay in Paris.
Nimes is a very interesting town, with many of its monuments dating back to the Roman era. And of course, there are many quaint neighbourhoods, with unique shops and restaurants. We've seen many Vietnamese restaurants in larger towns. It just donned on me that France had occupied Vietnam, and many Vietnamese must have immigrated and established businesses.
The first day exploring Nimes was very frustrating, not able to follow the map. Many streets bend and/or change names, and very easy to get lost. We had a similar experience in Seville, Spain, when I felt like leaving the city after the first day. Well, by day 2 in Nimes we were able to use landmarks to guide our way. There are many narrow streets with shops and cafes to explore and visit.
What a beautiful market and very busy...the French know all about good quality foods.
This vender had a variety of paella dishes
Did you know that the French buy on average 320 bagettes a SECOND. That's about 10 BILLION a year! Holly molly that's a lot of dough!
Evidence of the Roman Empire
Now a museum, but was once a home
A miniture colosseum, which is used today for bull fights and other events
Many French cities with canals and/or rivers going through
On the way to the train station
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