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Les Arènes de Nîmes
Long before the rich and famous arrived, the Romans recognised the seductive
charms of southern France. The region is studded with many well-preserved Ro-
man monuments, including this almost-intact amphitheatre in Nîmes (
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Built to seat over 10,000 spectators, it served as the stage for gladiatorial contests
and bloodthirsty shows, and is - controversially - still used for bullfights to this day.
MANFRED GOTTSCHALK
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