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About Maison Carrée

Maison Carrée or “square house” is an ancient Roman temple located in Nîmes in southern France. It is an extremely well preserved ancient Roman building and represents a nearly textbook example of a Roman temple as described by the architectural writer Vitruvius. This temple was Inspired by the temples of Apollo and Mars Ultor in Rome and it measures 26 metres long by 15 metres wide and 15 metres high.
Address : Place de la Maison Carrée, 30000 Nîmes, France

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Place de l'HorlogeThe Place de l'Horloge is the main square and heart of Avignon France. Buildings located on the square include Avignon's 19th-century city hall and opera. Ironically, the famous clock, after which the square is named, is barely visible from Place de l'Horloge.
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Amphitheatre of NîmesThe Amphitheatre of Nîmes is a perfect illustration of the degree of perfection attained by Roman engineers in designing and constructing this type of extremely complex building. it measures 133 metres long and 101 metres wide, with an arena of 68 by 38 metres. It was one of the best preserved amphitheaters from the roman world.
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Jardin de La FontaineLes Jardins de la Fontaine is a public park located in Nîmes, in the Gard. They are made around the original Nîmes source, already venerated by the tribes before the arrival of the Romans. The source of the Fontaine is also at the origin of the creation of the agglomeration several centuries before the Gallo-Roman period. Their architectural organization also highlights two major ancient monuments of the city, the temple of Diana and the Magne Tower.
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Tour MagneThe Tour Magne is a Gallo-Roman monument located in Nîmes, in the Gard. A more imposing vestige of the very long Roman wall of Nîmes, it dominates the gardens of the Fountain on Mount Cavalier. It is mainly accessible by the gardens of the Fountain. It is the subject of classification under the historical monuments by the list of 1840.
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GardonA deep canyon carved by the clear water of the river, the Gorges du Gardon reveal all the beauty of the Mediterranean landscapes, from cliffs to garrigues and sheltered forests. The Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard and the 16th-century Pont Saint-Nicolas are two historic bridges that cross the Gardon. The Gorges du Gardon, which ends at Pont Saint-Nicolas, is a popular recreation area for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, and hiking.
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Pont du GardThe Pont du Gard is a Roman aqueduct in Southern France. It is in the Gard département, in the area of the commune of Vers-Pont-du-Gard. The name should mean "Bridge over the Gard". The aqueduct supplied the city of Nîmes with water. It has a length of nearly 50 kilometers. The bridge is 49 meters high and has bows on three levels. It was probably built in the 1st century. In 1985, the Pont du Gard was classified a World Heritage Site.

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Occitanie
Occitanie is one of the biggest French regions. The Occitanie region is famous for its colorful food, wines, medieval castles, culture, history. It also offers plenty of sporting fun with ski, sea, cycling,etc.

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