Amphitheatre of Nîmes

2012
SChoolS
Amphitheatre of Nîmes
open
7/7
Maison Carrée & Tour Magne
Gard
Educational programs
What
to see?
“Gladiators” Workshop (at the Amphitheatre
or at the Tour Magne)
J 7-15 years J Duration: 45 mins.
J Groups of 20 to 70 children: 2 presenters
J Groups larger than 70 children: 4 presenters
The Amphitheatre
of Nîmes is
the best preserved
amphitheatre of the
Roman era. Visit this
impressive monument
built in the 1st century
A.D. and relive the
circus games of
Antiquity in the
gladiators’ section.
The Maison Carrée
(Square House)
is the only perfectly
preserved Roman
temple in the world.
Don’t miss the 3D film
on the giant screen
inside. Discover from
the top of the Tour
Magne a thrilling view
over the city of Nîmes.
Three great
monuments in one
fascinating visit
to Antiquity!
Supervised by cultural specialists trained in Antiquity, the
children can immerse themselves in the fascinating world
of art of the gladiator, attend a real combat in the Arena
and try out the equipment:
• History of the gladiators: the children are immersed
in the first century A.D. through the presentation of the
world of the amphitheatre and the lives of gladiators in
Nemausus (the old Roman name for the city of Nîmes).
They discover how one became a gladiator, what different
tools and equipment gladiators used.
• Combat: the children watch a reconstruction of a gladiator
fight that’s larger than life!
• Gladiators’ equipment: the children discover how the
gladiators’ equipment was designed to prolonge combat,
protecting the fighters and making the fights as exciting
as possible. After this presentation, the children are invited
to touch and try on the different helmets and other types
of equipment: shields, breastplates, chain mail… (Groups
of fewer than 50 children).
Teaching pack
J
“War of the Gauls” Workshop (at the foot
of the Tour Magne)
7-15 years J Duration: 45 mins.
J Groups of 20 to 70 children: 2 presenters
J Groups larger than 70 children: 4 presenters
J
This interactive workshop presents two types of emblematic
warriors: the Roman legionnaire under Julius Caesar and
the Gaulish warrior. The workshop has three parts:
• History and introduction: through a detailed
presentation of Roman legionnaires, the children discover
their equipment, their preparation for combat as well as
the military tactics used during an attack. For Gaulish
warriors, the children also discover their equipment, but
also their way of life and the types of combat developed
by these peoples.
• Comparison: after an explanation and a comparison
of the techniques of the Gaulish and Roman peoples, the
children attend a real life combat demonstration. Then,
the children are invited to touch and try on the different
helmets and other types of equipment: shields, breastplates, chain mail… (Groups of fewer than 50 children).
• Legionnaires’ training: the children enter into the
skin of a legionnaire and receive real training (Groups of
fewer than 50 children). A unique experience that is both
entertaining and educational!
Primary and secondary schools
Enables the teacher or guide to plan the visit themselves.
• The student’s booklet contains tools for preparing the
visit, a questionnaire to fill in on site and a report sheet.
• The teacher’s booklet can be used to prepare the
visit in advance, to follow the students’questionnaire during
the visit and to provide discussion points for after the visit.

Download free
from www.arenes-nimes.com, under “Schools”
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Discover Nîmes in Roman times!
* Useful information
; Teacher’s guide
Visit also
Roman Theatre
of Orange
• Visit the Amphitheatre with a guide: reservation at the
Nîmes Tourist Office (supplement of € 138 for 40 children).
• Visit the Amphitheatre with an audio-guide (1 hr 30
mins.): free. From 9 years.
• Calendar: from march to may, except during the
bullfightings season and concerts in the Amphitheatre.
• Number: 20 to 70 people.
• Useful information: Each pedagogical workshop
provides access to an Amphitheatre tour with audioguide, a visit of the Tour Magne and the Maison Carrée
with the “Heros of Nîmes” 3D film shown inside (duration:
22 mins, every 30 minutes, bookings available for a
specific time slot). Total duration of the visit: 4 hrs.
• Arrive 10 minutes before the programme starts.
• Picnics: These are permitted in the Amphitheatre.
Garbage bags will be made available for your rubbish.
Nîmes
Arènes
Visit also
Les Bauxde-Provence
Information & booking
Amphitheatre of Nîmes - Maison Carrée - Tour Magne
Property of the City of Nîmes
Tel.: + 33 (0) 4 66 21 82 56
Fax: + 33 (0) 4 66 21 82 61
E-mail: [email protected]
www.arenes-nimes.com
www.arenes-nimes.com
How to get there
Reservation
• Motorway A9 or A54, exit Nîmes then “centre ville”,
and “Arènes”.
• Train: TGV station 5 mins. from the Arena
Maison Carrée is a 5-minutes walk away from
the Amphitheatre and the Tour Magne is 15 mins.
from the Maison Carrée.
• You must book your visit in advance by letter, fax or
e-mail. You will be sent a confirmation of your reservation.
• Payment methods: cheque, cash, credit card, official
payment authorization.
• Cancellation: please let us know at least 10 days in
advance of your visit.
Prices for school groups (minimum 20 pupils)
Price per pupil
Amphitheatre and audio-guide
“Nîmes Romaine” pass (Amphitheatre of Nîmes,
Maison Carrée & Tour Magne)
Roman Pass (Roman Theatre of Orange +
Amphitheatre of Nîmes + Maison Carrée + Tour Magne)
“Gladiators” workshop or “War of the Gauls”
workshop + “Nîmes Romaine” pass
€4
Free ticket
€5
€8
€ 11
1 supervisor for 8
paying children
The prices and information given in this document are non-binding and are subject to change without notice.
For terms and conditions of sale: contact the reservations department directly.
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Prices include VAT and are valid from 01/01/2012 to 31/12/2012.
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- Photos : © V. Formica, C. Recoura, Ars Maiorum, M. Fasol
A few tips
Amphitheatre opening times
open
7/7
• Open 7 days a week apart from
local festivals and shows:
- January, February, November, December:
9.30 to 17.00
- March, October: 9.00 to 18.00
- April, May, September: 9.00 to 18.30
- June: 9.00 to 19.00
- July, August: 9.00 to 20.00
• Book & gift shop: Amphitheatre opening times
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