A brief history of the Arena from 1800 until today

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The steeple of Saint Paul’s church, which had just been built, is visible to the left.
© City of Nîmes

The rails of the electric tramway are visible on the boulevard.
© City of Nîmes

A "rope race" (practiced when a bull was brought to the slaughterhouse) in front of the Arena whose arches have not yet been completely cleared out.
© City of Nîmes

Remains of the Roman rampart that were unearthed when the square was renovated, but are covered today.
© City of Nîmes

The Arena has hardly changed, but the cars really have!
© City of Nîmes

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