The Great Roman Games
Programme (Saturday and Sunday)
10 a.m-6.30 p.m: Roman camp
On the square in front of the Amphitheatre
The tents of the legionaries are organised around the tent of the Emperor and a demonstration area for various manoeuvres or combats.
10 a.m-6.30 p.m: Fair featuring ancient sites and museums, Roman food market and a Roman craft market
In front of the Esplanade Charles de Gaulle, near the amphitheatre.
10 a.m-6.30 p.m: Demonstrations of the treadwheel crane, stone-cutting, construction workshops.
East façade of the Maison Carrée
10 a.m-3.30 p.m: Workshops for children
On the Arena ring
“Little gladiators”, “Little Gauls” and “Little Legionnaires” workshops.
11.30 a.m-12.30 p.m: The “Imperial cult ceremony”
In front of the Maison Carrée - duration: 45 mins.
12.30 p.m-1p.m: Parade of the troops
From the Maison Carrée to the Amphitheatre.
4.30 p.m: Historical reenactment “The Great Roman Games”
In the Amphitheatre - duration: 1hr 45.
This show lets you relive the "Ludi" games, famous throughout the Roman Empire.
New for 2012: the Emperor Hadrian offers you a re-enactment of an event in Greek history: the Trojan War with the portrayal of the combat between Achilles and Hector and the arrival of the famous horse.
Several scenes follow on from each other until the grand finale:
- Pompa: parade of all the legions
- Capture of the Picts
- Entrance of the Trojan Horse, the Greek battle and the portrayal of the combat between Achilles and Hector.
- Cavalry drills
- Gladiatorial combats
- Final battle: Romans against the Gauls
Many activities will also be organised by the department for cultural affairs and by the Archaeological Museum: craft stalls, workshops for children, philosophy café, Roman tasting sessions and musical tours will mark the discovery of the museum for two days. Shows, themed tours and games for children will be run in the Jardins de la Fontaine and the city centre. Free.
Rates
This ticket, valid for 1 day of your choice – either 28 or 29 April – includes the workshops for children in the Amphitheatre, access to the Roman camp and the show in the Amphitheatre.
Full rate: € 24 €
Reduced rate: € 17 (13-17 years, students, teachers, Beneficiaries of the RSA, job-seekers – on presentation of written proof)
Child rate: € 14 (4-12 years – on presentation of written proof)
Group rate: € 17 (min 20 people)
Free for under 4 years old and disables persons (on presentation of written proof). Free tickets will be issued at the amphitheatre ticket offices on the day of the show.
Special price for access to the Roman camp only: 2 €
Information
Arènes de Nîmes, Maison Carrée, Tour Magne
Museums and monuments managed by Culturespaces
Tel.: +33 4 66 21 82 56 - Fax: +33 4 66 21 82 61
message@arenes-nimes.com
