Tour Magne: French food tour

Nîmes is a lively commercial centre these days, but two millennia ago it was one of the most important cities of Roman Gaul, as evidenced by its incredible collection of Roman buildings, including a magnificent amphitheatre and a 2000-year-old temple. 

The Tour Magne, or the Great Tower, is the only remnant of the ancient Augustan fortifications. Standing at the highest point of the city, Mont Cavalier, it overlooks the entire plain and is a focal point for all means of communication.

The tower was originally a dry-stone oval tower, with a maximum height of 18m and already part of a rampart.
A structure that was both prestigious and strategic, it represented sanctuary and protected the oppidum. By doubling its height and incorporating it into the town walls, Augustus demonstrated the new power of the colony of Nîmes over the “City” (in the territorial sense) of the Volcae. When the town’s population abandoned the higher ground, the Tour Magne nevertheless continued to play a military role. It was used to defend against the English during the Hundred Years’ War.

Discover this historic place and meet your friendly local guide for starting a special taste experience.

An anthology of local products is waiting for you: the nîmois pate, tapenade, brandade, the pan con tomato Gard and sausages, tortilla Magne tower, the Pelardon arenas and to finish the Cevennes apple.

Enjoy this gourmet daydream with your friends and family!