In the year 122, Emperor Hadrian came to Nîmes. He was returning from the island of Brittany (present day Great Britain) where he had defeated the barbarian peoples of the North. On this occasion, he offers the inhabitants of Nîmes a day of games (the "Ludi") in the Roman amphitheater that has just been built. […]

Aiguèze (North East Gard) This month the Walking Club heads to Aiguèze, a picturesque village located in the north east of the Gard, and designated one of “The most beautiful villages of France” – the first in the Gard. It’s a relatively short walk of 7.7 kms and starts in the village, where we’ll admire […]

Café du Commerce, 25 Quai Fréderic Gaussorges, 30250 Sommières     If you’d like to come along, please email me. Claire and I look forward to seeing you! Kathie & Claire   Note:  This event is also open to non-members, please contact the event organiser if you wish to attend

Brevet de Randonneurs de Cévenols, 30140 Lasalle   This month the Hiking Club will join the Club Alpin Français (CAF) which organises the Brevet des Randonneurs Cévenols.  The 2023 event is taking place in Lasalle, a village cévenol between Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort and Saint-Jean-du-Gard. Please note that this is NOT a BritsNîmes-organised event, but we will be going as a […]

L'atelier de Marie, Place Gabriel Péri 30100 Alès   Please join us for coffee and a chat at L'atelier de Marie.  There's plenty of parking on the lower level of the quays (the first 2 hours are free).  Depending on the weather we may be sitting outside under the covered terrace, otherwise inside if it's […]

O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub, 21 Blvd Amiral Courbet 30000 Nîmes   Join us for an evening of friendship and laughter!  Our range of experience of playing billiards and knowledge of the rules is limited, but it doesn't keep us from having an enjoyable time. So don’t be put off if you’re inexperienced – actually, we all are! Join us for fun, […]

Uzès Book Club Meeting at a Member's house each month   We look forward to our next meeting when our book will be The Heart's Invisible Furies - John Boyne.   More details in the email newsletter Michael   Note: This event is only open to BritsNimes members, please refer to our "Membership" page for more […]

Grand Café Gambrinus, 13 Place Gabriel Péri 30100 Alès   We look forward to our next meeting when our book will be Bonnie Garmus – Lessons in Chemistry. More details in the email newsletter. We welcome new members, so just let me know if you would like to join us. Yvette   Note: This event […]

Join us for coffee at "Filles des Vignes".  The café is located next to the Tourist Office in Uzès, so it's very easy to find.  Why not drop by for a coffee and a chat – we would love to see you!  New members are always welcome. Please RSVP to me in advance if you're attending, […]

CANCELLED   Carré Jazz, 25 Place de la Maison Carrée 30000 Nîmes   Apologies for the late notice, but due to the Ascension Day, our normal venue, Carré Jazz, is closed for the holiday. Therefore the Nimes Apéro on May 18th will be cancelled. We look forward to seeing you for the next Apéro on June […]