Top 5 Nîmes Day Trips: Uncover Provence’s Gems
Top 5 Nîmes Day Trips: Uncover Provence’s Gems Nîmes, often called the “French Rome,” makes it very, very easy to use as a solid base to see so much of Provence. It’s just that kind of place, where you can spend a day exploring Roman arenas, that is, before venturing out into the scenic countryside. What, with vineyards and historic towns within a stone’s throw? Finding exciting day trips becomes a bit too easy, maybe even fun. 1. Avignon: A Papal Palace and so much more So, first up, Avignon, which is only about an hour’s drive from Nîmes, is …