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Battle of Nîmes

The Battle of Nîmes took place shortly after the capture and destruction of Avignon in 736. Charles Martel failed to capture the Umayyad city of Narbonne but devastated most of the other principal settlements of Septimania, including Nîmes, Agde, Béziers and Maguelonne, which he viewed as potential strongholds of the Saracens. The city of Nîmes and the Roman amphitheatre (turned into a fortress by the Visigoths) were destroyed under the orders of Charles Martel.

Located at 43.8367, 4.36005 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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737 in France, Battles involving the Franks, Nîmes, Battles involving the Umayyad Caliphate, 730s conflicts

Arena of Nîmes

The Arena of Nîmes is a Roman amphitheatre found in the French city of Nîmes. Built around 70 AD, it was remodelled in 1863 to serve as a bullring. The Arenas of Nimes is the site of two annual bullfights during the Feria de Nîmes, and it is also used for other public events. The building encloses an elliptical central space 133 m long by 101 m wide. It is ringed by 34 rows of seats supported by a vaulted construction.

Located at 43.835, 4.36 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Roman Nimes, Roman sites in Provence, Roman amphitheatres in France, Buildings and structures in Nîmes, Visitor attractions in Nîmes

Stade des Costières

Stade des Costières is a football stadium in Nîmes, France. It is the current home of Nîmes Olympique. The stadium is able to hold 18,482 people and opened in 1989.

Located at 43.816, 4.35928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in France, Nîmes Olympique, Sports venues in Gard, Buildings and structures in Nîmes

Carré d'Art

The Carré d'art at Nîmes in southern France houses a museum of contemporary art and the city's library. Constructed of glass, concrete and steel, it faces the Maison Carrée, a perfectly preserved Roman temple that dates from the 1st century BC. In 1984, twelve architects, including Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel and César Pelli were invited to submit proposals for the museum. A design by the British architect Norman Foster was selected, and the building was opened in May 1993.

Located at 43.8381, 4.35515 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Norman Foster buildings, Buildings and structures in Nîmes, Arts centres in France, Libraries in France, Museums in Gard, Art museums and galleries in France, Cultural infrastructure completed in 1993, Library buildings completed in 1993, Art museums established in 1993, Libraries established in 1993, 1993 establishments in France, Visitor attractions in Nîmes

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nîmes

The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nîmes is the fine arts museum of Nîmes.

Located at 43.8319, 4.3606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Nîmes, Art museums and galleries in France, Museums in Gard, Art museums established in 1821, 1821 establishments in France