To understand the city's Roman context, a visit to this futuristic steel-and-glass structure that faces Les Arènes is absolutely essential. The museum houses more than 5000 archaeological exhibits uncovered around Nîmes, including some incredible floor mosaics, funerary columns, lifelike statues and touchingly human artifacts, including coins, rings, hairpins and sewing needles.
Designed by French architect Elizabeth de Portzamparc, the building’s undulating façade has become one of Nimes' iconic landmarks. There's a great view from the roof terrace.
