{"id":37918,"global_id":"annettemorris.art\/fr\/?id=37918","global_id_lineage":["annettemorris.art\/fr\/?id=37918"],"author":"3","status":"publish","date":"2026-07-02 08:04:13","date_utc":"2026-07-02 06:04:13","modified":"2026-07-03 12:39:26","modified_utc":"2026-07-03 10:39:26","url":"https:\/\/annettemorris.art\/fr\/event\/spring-sketching-weekend-nimes-2027\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/annettemorris.art\/fr\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/37918","title":"A Roman Sketching Adventure – N\u00eemes","description":"

Discover the \u2018Rome\u2019 of France in this 3 day sketching adventure that includes a trip to sketch the stunning Pont du Gard 🤩.<\/p>\n

N\u00eemes is situated between the Mediterranean Sea and Cevennes Mountains, and later in summer is one of the warmest cities in France. With several famous monuments and ancient Roman buildings, including the famous Arena, the city is often referred to as the \u00ab\u00a0French Rome.\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0 Not only that, but it has a bustling caf\u00e9 culturen classic French architecture and gardens dating back to the 18th century.\u00a0 It is easy to get to, with a train station a very short walk from the city centre.<\/p>\n

This lively and creative weekend is suitable for people with some or no art experience.\u00a0 Every workshop day is different, with new techniques and opportunities to learn at every step.\u00a0 On one of the days we will drive out to Le Pont du Gard, an impressive aquaduct that used to carry water across the small Gardon river valley.\u00a0 It is one of the world’s best preserved Roman aqueduct bridges and now a UNESCO world heritage site.<\/p>\n

Each sketching day starts at 9.30am ending approximately 3.30pm after a short break for lunch.<\/p>\n

Transport recommendations:<\/strong>
\nFly to N\u00eemes with Ryanair or Montpellier, Marseille, B\u00e9ziers or Perpignan.
\nClosest rail station: N\u00eemes – which is within walking distance of the city centre<\/p>\n

Where to stay:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anywhere within walking distance of the amphitheatre is a good idea – for example
\nOdalys Hotel City<\/a>
\nAppart H\u00f4tel City N\u00eemes<\/a>
\nHotel de l’Amphitheatre<\/a><\/p>\n

What to bring:<\/strong>
\nSketchbook, Portable sketching stool, Basic watercolour travel set, Watercolour brush, HB\/B\/2B pencil, eraser, sharpener.\u00a0 A detailed materials list will be sent with booking confirmation or by request. Simply email annette@sketchingfrance.com<\/a> for full details.<\/p>\n

Additional notes: <\/strong>
\nThere will be some walking up and down hills and steps, so please wear comfortable footwear and bring a waterproof in the event of inclement weather.<\/p>\n