PRADIER WILLIAM

Beautiful park with fountains, food stalls, a merry-go-round and views of the Arena and boulevard leading to the station. A good spot to sit and read whilst soaking up the atmosphere.

Beautiful statue located right in front of the station with a walking distance for you to find your way to the arène. It’s a lovely landmark to walk around

A very pretty square and a good place to have a rest in front of this interesting architecture

The Pradier fountain is a marble fountain on the Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle in Nimes, inaugurated in 1850. It was created by the architect Charles Questel and the sculptor James Pradier and it is registered as a historical monument by decree on November 16, 1988. The fountains main figure is a young woman standing in the middle which represents the city of Nîmes. It bears as its crown the emblematic Roman monuments of the city: the Arena and the colonnade of the Maison Carree (Roman Temple). The main statue is surrounded by four seated statues and basins that collect water. These four figures, two men and two women, represent four major rivers in the region: the Fontaine de Nîmes, the mother source of the Roman colony, the Gardon, the Fountain of Eure and the Rhône. Each of these representations is identified by its Latin name, engraved on its base: Nemausa, Vardo, Ura and Rhodano.

Inaugurated in 1851, the fontaine is a marble fountain designed by Charles-Auguste Questel and James Pradier. It symbolizes the city of Nîmes through its connection to water and Roman heritage. At the center stands an allegorical female figure representing the city itself, crowned with miniature replicas of the Arènes de Nîmes and the Maison Carrée. Surrounding her are four seated figures, each representing one of the region’s principal rivers and ancient sources.

Fountain Pradier It is a monumental fountain in white marble. Its main element, a young woman standing, allegorically represents the city of Nimes. It bears as its crown the emblematic Roman monuments of the city: the arenas and the colonnade of the Square House.

Incredible! Beautiful fountain in the heart of the city center in Nime.

Amazing place in the autumn season!!