Built at the beginning of the first century in the heart of the Roman forum, it is dedicated to the "princes of youth", Caius and Lucius César, adopted sons of the Emperor Augustus.
Inside, you can discover the film "Nemausus, the birth of Nîmes".
From the Celtic oppidum to Romanization under the Empire, this film takes you through the history of the founding of Nîmes through the destiny of a family, between 55 BC and 90 AD. .
The Maison Carrée owes its exceptional state of conservation to continuous use since the 11th century. It was in turn consular house, stable, apartment, church.
After the French Revolution, it became the seat of the first prefecture of Gard, then was converted into departmental archives.
La Maison Carrée is open every day.
The 23-minute film is broadcast every day:
January, February, November and December: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
March and October: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in October)
April, May and September: 10 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
June: 10 am-7pm
July and August: 9.30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
>> Last entry: 30 minutes before the Maison Carrée closes
