A Visit to Jardins de la Fontaine or Fountain Gardens: A delightful place to enjoy some quiet time in Nîmes is at the Jardin de la Fontaine or Fountain Gardens.  The Hotel Imperator, where are staying, is located on the Quais de la Fontaine, so we are within easy reach of the gardens.  The Quais de la Fontaine were the embankments of the spring that provided water for the city. When the Romans arrived in Nîmes, they discovered a town built by the Gauls and which was centred around the … [Read more...]