Journées Romaines de Nîmes (Roman Days of Nîmes) is a spectacular historical reenactment festival held each spring in the southern French city of Nîmes, celebrating its rich Roman heritage. Centered around the city’s magnificent Arena of Nîmes, one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world, the festival features gladiator battles, military parades, theatrical performances, and living-history camps that bring antiquity vividly to life. Participants in authentic costumes recreate daily life from ancient Rome, while visitors enjoy workshops, markets, and family activities throughout the city. Blending education, spectacle, and archaeological grandeur, the Roman Days of Nîmes transport guests back two millennia to the glory of the Roman Empire.
Start with a quick trip form. Weekend in Nîmes or an Occitanie route—we’ll plan legion reenactments in the Arènes de Nîmes, forum-style processions, smart vantage points & timing, and a walkable stay by the amphitheatre.
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DATES & TIMES
• Dates: Exact 2026 details not yet published—check official site nearer the date: Official site.
• Annual pattern: Late April or May; recent edition ran 25–27 April 2025 with arena shows and citywide animations — see City program.
• The exact timetable publishes annually; watch the Program page for schedules and show times.
LOCATION
• Venues: Arènes de Nîmes (grand historical show) and central sites including Maison Carrée, Jardins de la Fontaine, and the Esplanade — overview on the Official site.
• Map: Arènes de Nîmes — Open in Google Maps.
• Getting there: Practical visitor info and access updates are posted by the City; venue information under Venue.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Paid arena show: The grand historical re‑enactment in the Arènes is ticketed; Exact 2026 ticketing not yet published—check the Venue page and the city Official site.
GOOD TO KNOW
• What to expect: Three‑day program with a major arena spectacle, market and living‑history camps, daytime animations and often a night parade; schedules vary by year — see the city City program summary.
• City updates: Traffic, access and security notices are published by the city in the run‑up to the event — follow Official site for details.
Tell us your dates, who’s coming, and what else you’d like to see. We’ll suggest an Occitanie route that includes the Journées Romaines de Nîmes at the right moment, with realistic travel days and comfortable home bases.
Prefer to start with a call? Book a free intro call.