A product that was ‘invented’ in Nimes, a product owned by most, Denim.......derived from the full name ‘Serge de Nimes’. Just a little trivia for you🧐
Thanks. I was just about to ask the same thing. I'd heard that a long time ago. I also heard that Blue Jeans was originally Bleu Genes, manufactured in, I think, Genoa. Could be wrong, it was a long time ago I read that.
Your sponsorship segment was so well done 😂 and Nimes looks pretty cool too (although not in temperature) look forward to more (and a snoop around a big supermarket!)
"The best apple juice I've ever tasted"...Yeah, Scott, we believe you!😏 Great intro to the city, and thanks for taking us along, and delighted the new GoPro is working. Excellent definition, at least on my screen. Looking forward to the next instalment in this historic town!
Visited in 1965, but been through since. Stayed in hotel opposite the station. Wonderful city. Easily reachable by train from U.K. in well under half a day, so no need to fly. Great video, brings back fond memories. Looking forward to your next video from Nimes.
Nice video, when I started watching on my 4K TV the first impression was the picture looks a lot better than your previous videos. And then you said you were filming with your new GoPro 11 and I thought that'll be why then.
French people actually prefer a baguette and butter and jam….or often just coffee or tea. Did you visit Les Halles….the covered marketplace. That is where most people would do their shopping…as well as marketplaces and small shops
I visited on an Interail trip in 2001 and have been to Marseilles several times. Loverly place and people. I have a few trips coming up in the next few months to Berlin, Seville and Cordoba, and Krakow and Prague. Thanks to your plane tips keeping everything as cheap as possible and I was genuinely surprised what great value the hotels are and how cheap the rail fares are everywhere compared to the UK. Enjoy this area of France it’s beautiful.
G'day Scott. We really enjoyed this video, looks a good place to visit. If we ever get back to Europe we will put this on our list to visit. Debbie & Patrick in NZ
Yeah the " City" part after the brand name indicates its a convenience store rather than a proper supermarket. In The Netherlands we have the same, the largest chain Albert Heijn has a "to go" version of the stores with more ready to eat stuff at higher prices and hardly any traditional groceries, typically located at train stations and such.
I was in Nimes a few weeks ago. The Roman history is amazing. I'm looking forward to seeing where else you visited on your trip? I travelled around the region by train and bus, which was fun.
An interesting one, as always. The history in that area is incredible. And call me a nerd, but I am always curious about groceries and the prices in other countries. Bring the grocery store tour on!
I've only visited Nimes for a couple of hours in the middle of a tour, but I remember it as being the hottest place I've ever encountered! Toulouse was hot and sticky, but Nimes was like walking around under a grill! Interesting place.....in winter!
I love this channel, however when I travel I try to stay away from Costa, McDonald's, BK, Starbucks and all the international chains. In Europe there are always independent small cafes and bars that need business and have much more interesting offers... so far (having watched 30 videos or so) it seems international chains are all that are on offer everywhere... a little sad really
Hi Scott from Spain. I like French cities/large towns and even small towns/villages. Did you not do French at school? I did and I left school, 66 years ago but I can still manage to read it and speak some but it gets confusing when I also have to manage Spanish. One of my go-tos in a foreign town has to be a supermarket to see what they have and how much they have to pay for it. Supermarkets used to be banned from selling bread on a Sunday to give the small bakers a chance, I don't know if that is till the case. Enjoy yourself and we'll look forward to your videos.
I visited in 2000 and had Euro travellers cheques. What a pain that was getting them cashed. I dont remember too much of the city. Is the word denim derived from Nime?
Hi Scott,a few questions for you,how much is the GoPro 11,how big the battery,and how much memory in a card can you use.Thank you and keep up with the wonderful videos. Mike from USA.
Excellent intro to the City Scott. Can't wait for the remainder of the series. 1 sour point...I hate cyclists! They're an absolute menise but I'll let you have that one!!!
The marble fountain that we see at the beginning of the report called Pradier Fountain because carved between 1845 and 1851 by the Swiss sculptor James Pradier from a Nimoise Protestant family who fled France after the prohibition of the Protestant religion by the King of France Louis XIV was built on the site where the guillotine was located during the French revolution, expiatory by the royalist municipality because had been guillotined at this location for having opposed Robespierre , the uncle and father of François Guizot, born in Nîmes prime minister of the French king Louis -Philippe 1st . The marble used to make the statue is the one that was used to realize in 1840 the tomb of the Emperor Napoleon 1st at the Invalides in Paris and the woman who serves as model for the statue is Juliette Drouet companion of the sculptor Pradier and who will also be the mistress of French writer Victor Hugo. Little known fact the station of Nîme is one of the oldest in France because built between 1839 and 1844. It marked since the 19th century the border between the old town and the periphery and was the witness of the tragic history of the city because on March 2, 1944 the Germans who occupied the city hanged at each arch of the viaduct of the station hostages in retaliation to attacks by French resistance fighters. And she was miraculously spared the destruction on May 27, 1944, when the American planes left Corsica liberated by French troops in September 1943 , with the mission to destroy the station, beat their target because they were flying too high to escape German artillery and destroyed instead of the station initially targeted, the fire station and the city hospital causing hundreds of deaths and injuries in the civilian population Important railway junction linking Spain and Italy and the Rhone Valley to the north of the country, Nîmes also has a little known but very interesting railway museum that traces the long and charged history of the station with the exhibition of the oldest locomotive having driven on the station of 1857 as well as that of the first high-speed train having circulated in the station of Nîmes in 1982.
A product that was ‘invented’ in Nimes, a product owned by most, Denim.......derived from the full name ‘Serge de Nimes’. Just a little trivia for you🧐
Thanks. I was just about to ask the same thing. I'd heard that a long time ago. I also heard that Blue Jeans was originally Bleu Genes, manufactured in, I think, Genoa. Could be wrong, it was a long time ago I read that.
@@dlittlester I heard the same the Genoese sailors were reputed to wear baggy trousers that were nicknamed Genes👍🏼
This brought back alot off memories. last time I was there.
Love nimes, they have a great festival every summer with live music in the arena.
Your sponsorship segment was so well done 😂 and Nimes looks pretty cool too (although not in temperature) look forward to more (and a snoop around a big supermarket!)
Congratulations on getting the Gopro 11. 🎈🎈🎉
I too need a strong coffee to reach a cruising altitude.
Nimes is where denim was invented to make jeans, true fact. You need to find an auchan supermarket for good prices
"The best apple juice I've ever tasted"...Yeah, Scott, we believe you!😏 Great intro to the city, and thanks for taking us along, and delighted the new GoPro is working. Excellent definition, at least on my screen. Looking forward to the next instalment in this historic town!
I've never seen apple juice with a head like that! I was thinking the same thing.
Visited in 1965, but been through since. Stayed in hotel opposite the station. Wonderful city. Easily reachable by train from U.K. in well under half a day, so no need to fly. Great video, brings back fond memories. Looking forward to your next video from Nimes.
Great clip of Nimes. Tku.
Delighted that you have sponsorship. Great guy representing our wee country so brilliantly 🏴💙
Nîmes does indeed have an amazing station but good luck finding the car rental agencies..
Nimes is beautiful city old
Totally inspired looking to travel here 😍
Nice video, when I started watching on my 4K TV the first impression was the picture looks a lot better than your previous videos. And then you said you were filming with your new GoPro 11 and I thought that'll be why then.
Great video series so far
The indoor market is great as well as the fresh herbs stall outside.
French people actually prefer a baguette and butter and jam….or often just coffee or tea. Did you visit Les Halles….the covered marketplace. That is where most people would do their shopping…as well as marketplaces and small shops
Thank you very much really enjoyed video and you travels hope you liked your cornflakes 😊 look 4ward 2 next video enjoy
I visited on an Interail trip in 2001 and have been to Marseilles several times. Loverly place and people. I have a few trips coming up in the next few months to Berlin, Seville and Cordoba, and Krakow and Prague. Thanks to your plane tips keeping everything as cheap as possible and I was genuinely surprised what great value the hotels are and how cheap the rail fares are everywhere compared to the UK. Enjoy this area of France it’s beautiful.
You should try the sindbad service, its a great service operating all across Europe
G'day Scott. We really enjoyed this video, looks a good place to visit. If we ever get back to Europe we will put this on our list to visit. Debbie & Patrick in NZ
God what a great day for weather when you filmed
Fun fact the material your jeans are made from originally came from Nime- de Nime became denim. 👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️from 🇦🇺
Yeah the " City" part after the brand name indicates its a convenience store rather than a proper supermarket. In The Netherlands we have the same, the largest chain Albert Heijn has a "to go" version of the stores with more ready to eat stuff at higher prices and hardly any traditional groceries, typically located at train stations and such.
Ha ho he, hertha bsc! Cool t shirt and great video as ever Scott
Thank you! I didn't visit Nimes yet - something else to put in my bucket list. It is a multi-volume bucket list by now! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I personally would be quite keen on a supermarket video.
Oohhh great, I love supermarket vids. It's so interesting to see what changes from country to country and culture to culture
I was in Nimes a few weeks ago. The Roman history is amazing. I'm looking forward to seeing where else you visited on your trip? I travelled around the region by train and bus, which was fun.
I am planning a trip to nimes in 2024 for the Roman reactment..
Did u fly in from the states
have u used
bla bla bus
@@decanterus8561 Used Ryanair and Flixbus from London
I really enjoying your videos 👍
Greetings from London 🙏
An interesting one, as always. The history in that area is incredible. And call me a nerd, but I am always curious about groceries and the prices in other countries. Bring the grocery store tour on!
Merci Mate :)
I’m also a pro cycling fan! Hope you enjoyed this year’s race.
That was nice. Your go pro is awesome. Cool apartment. Thanks Scott.
Yet another place you've convinced me i should visit! Thank you.
Hi Scott love your channel and your trips to interesting places. Keep them coming. Luv from Melbourne Oz 😊
If i left the US, id move to Nimes, France ❤😊
Leclerc and carrefour are good supermarkets in France
I've only visited Nimes for a couple of hours in the middle of a tour, but I remember it as being the hottest place I've ever encountered! Toulouse was hot and sticky, but Nimes was like walking around under a grill! Interesting place.....in winter!
With a temp that's a notch on my oven!
Great video. Much prefer your 'exploratory tours'. Always engaging and interesting.
excellent video as always, Scott. Looking forward the rest of them!
I love this channel, however when I travel I try to stay away from Costa, McDonald's, BK, Starbucks and all the international chains. In Europe there are always independent small cafes and bars that need business and have much more interesting offers... so far (having watched 30 videos or so) it seems international chains are all that are on offer everywhere... a little sad really
Hi Scott from Spain. I like French cities/large towns and even small towns/villages. Did you not do French at school? I did and I left school, 66 years ago but I can still manage to read it and speak some but it gets confusing when I also have to manage Spanish. One of my go-tos in a foreign town has to be a supermarket to see what they have and how much they have to pay for it. Supermarkets used to be banned from selling bread on a Sunday to give the small bakers a chance, I don't know if that is till the case. Enjoy yourself and we'll look forward to your videos.
There is a new flexibus service from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen. 092. I don't know if it something that you would like to do.
Always visit a Carrefour when in France but the Market or Hypermarket ones are cheaper than City or Express
Excellent vlog, Nimes seems to have history throughout, can’t wait for the rest of vlogs from France. How much was your apartment for the week.
Great video Scott
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Hi Scott, nae wonder ye cannae afford a hotel wi breakfast after buying a new gopro and a camera. Ha ha. Keep them coming. All the best frae Thailand.
Why pay 70 euros eating out three times a day when you can get healthy food in your room for 25 euro per day?
I visited in 2000 and had Euro travellers cheques. What a pain that was getting them cashed. I dont remember too much of the city. Is the word denim derived from Nime?
You planning on visit Nantes the French Manchester.
Hi i will bein Nimes im May 2024 for the roman reenactment
.do u have any info on how to get tickets for the event in The coliseum
Hi Scott,a few questions for you,how much is the GoPro 11,how big the battery,and how much memory in a card can you use.Thank you and keep up with the wonderful videos.
Mike from USA.
Has anyone been in Nimes during the roman reenactments?
How was the B737 MAX, still would be a bit worried on these.
I know. But how else do you travel to Nimes direct at an economical price ? Yes of course there's E*/SNCF TGV but it will doubtless cost much more.
No disasters yet. Good sign, or perhaps not revealing the true nature of the disaster itself.
How did yoy fly to Nimes? I live in Paisley myself
You aren’t alone in not speaking great French but can read it! 😄
GOAT
All about the Benjamin's baby 😂
The apartment was basic but it's all you need
No middle seat 😂😂😂
Funny to see someone in France looking for coffee ends up at Starbucks.
Excellent intro to the City Scott. Can't wait for the remainder of the series.
1 sour point...I hate cyclists! They're an absolute menise but I'll let you have that one!!!
Car driver spotted
@@keithparker1346 Bus driver. We detest cyclists more!
Saw that opening statu I thought Ur nose was running Scott 😅😅😅
The marble fountain that we see at the beginning of the report called Pradier Fountain because carved between 1845 and 1851 by the Swiss sculptor James Pradier from a Nimoise Protestant family who fled France after the prohibition of the Protestant religion by the King of France Louis XIV was built on the site where the guillotine was located during the French revolution, expiatory by the royalist municipality because had been guillotined at this location for having opposed Robespierre , the uncle and father of François Guizot, born in Nîmes prime minister of the French king Louis -Philippe 1st . The marble used to make the statue is the one that was used to realize in 1840 the tomb of the Emperor Napoleon 1st at the Invalides in Paris and the woman who serves as model for the statue is Juliette Drouet companion of the sculptor Pradier and who will also be the mistress of French writer Victor Hugo.
Little known fact the station of Nîme is one of the oldest in France because built between 1839 and 1844. It marked since the 19th century the border between the old town and the periphery and was the witness of the tragic history of the city because on March 2, 1944 the Germans who occupied the city hanged at each arch of the viaduct of the station hostages in retaliation to attacks by French resistance fighters. And she was miraculously spared the destruction on May 27, 1944, when the American planes left Corsica liberated by French troops in September 1943 , with the mission to destroy the station, beat their target because they were flying too high to escape German artillery and destroyed instead of the station initially targeted, the fire station and the city hospital causing hundreds of deaths and injuries in the civilian population Important railway junction linking Spain and Italy and the Rhone Valley to the north of the country, Nîmes also has a little known but very interesting railway museum that traces the long and charged history of the station with the exhibition of the oldest locomotive having driven on the station of 1857 as well as that of the first high-speed train having circulated in the station of Nîmes in 1982.
Room was some dump, bit too old to be living like that, ffs
and now almost bottom of the league again...