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Top 5 nature & wildlife things to do in Nîmes

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Nîmes that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. The essence of Qi, outdoor Qi gong class, Nîmes1

    1. The essence of Qi, outdoor Qi gong class

    · 1 hours

    Come and practice Qi gong outdoors, in connection with nature and the seasons, come and strengthen your tone. The magnificent setting of the fountain garden will allow you to amplify your feeling of relaxation and contemplation. The particularities of the proposed practices are: Wild Goose Qi Gong, 1700 year old health art, filled with wisdom and movements invigorating for the body, meditative and soothing for the mind. The original yang style Taïchi chuan, Martial art with slow and choreographic movements in the search for the balance of yin and yang from its axis, its verticality.

  2. Guided tour Distillery of Lavender between Nîmes & Arles, Nîmes2

    2. Guided tour Distillery of Lavender between Nîmes & Arles

    4.9· 88 reviews· 1 hours

    Immerse yourself in the heart of a typical Provençal Mas, where passionate producers will pass on their craftsmanship to you. Follow the guide in the field and discover the stages of production of aromatic plants. Discover all the secrets of extracting organic essential oils in the distillery. High in colors and scents, the plants will reveal all their properties to you and will transform before your eyes into oils with multiple powers. For an educational experience in the heart of nature that will delight the senses of young and old alike!

  3. Lavender Harvesting and Distillation Workshop in Bellegarde, Nîmes3

    3. Lavender Harvesting and Distillation Workshop in Bellegarde

    4.9· 20 reviews· 2.5 hours

    This workshop allows you to discover the entire process of extracting floral waters and essential oils. But above all it allows you to participate concretely, because it is you who will pick and distill your lavender! An activity that starts at the plant and ends in the bottle, which you will fill with floral water and essential oil freshly extracted by you. You will leave with your creation and the pleasure of saying “product made with my hands”. An activity that highlights local know-how, nature, organic farming and the delicious scent of pretty lavender!

  1. NIMES | Nimes Historical Center 2-Hour Private Walking Tour, Nîmes4

    4. NIMES | Nimes Historical Center 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

    4.7· 3 reviews· 2 hours

    Discover this city full of beautiful preserved architecture of the Roman era and admire sites such as the Amphitheater, which was built in the 1st-Century BC and remodeled in the 19th-Century to serve as a bullring. Witness its curious construction and its excellent state of preservation that allowed groups like Rammstein and Metallica to perform memorable concerts in the arena in recent years. Visit the Jardin des Fontaines (Garden of Fountain) in the city center and admire the ruined Roman Tour Magne and the Temple de Diane. Discover the Maison Carrée, the Roman Empire temple that's so miraculously intact, it looks like it was built yesterday ! Explore the exterior architecture of the Musée de Beaux Arts. The tour will take you wherever you wish in the company of your own personal guide, who will help you uncover one of Europe’s most magnificent Roman cities.

  2. Nîmes Audio guided walking tour 1h10 and 18 audio comments, Nîmes5

    5. Nîmes Audio guided walking tour 1h10 and 18 audio comments

    2.7· 3 reviews· 2.8 hours

    Nimes, nicknamed French Rome, invites you to explore its rich Roman heritage through a day of discovery. Stroll along the Quai de la Fontaine, admire the Arena of Nîmes, the best preserved Roman amphitheatre, and visit the famous Maison Carrée, an iconic ancient temple. Also discover the Fountain Gardens, the Temple of Diana and many other historical treasures. This tour plunges you into the heart of history while enjoying the friendly atmosphere of this beautiful city in the south of France. - 6 km circuit to do on foot, duration of about 2h45 - Includes visits to 26 historical and cultural sites - Discovery of street art and charming café terraces - Navaway® application for interactive navigation and audio guides available

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