Gard

Gard department is located in southern France, in the Occitanie region, near the Mediterranean coast, and its capital is the ancient city of Nîmes, which retains impressive Roman remains, including a temple and an amphitheater. The department is also home to the famous Roman bridge Pont du Gard (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Gard's economy combines agriculture (vineyards, fruit), historical tourism, and small industries. A sunny Mediterranean climate, a cost of living more reasonable than in more famous coastal departments, and proximity to Montpellier and Avignon make the department attractive for living and studying.

Nîmes, Alès, Bagnols-sur-Cèze

• Nîmes Université (Unîmes) - The city's main university, with several sites (Vauban, Hoche, Carmes) and a variety of programs from law and management to art and science.
• Campus santé de Nîmes (Université de Montpellier – site Nîmes) - A campus of the University of Montpellier for health and medical fields in Nîmes; suitable for students in health-related programs.

Like any mid-sized city in southern France, Nîmes has very calm neighborhoods as well as some with social issues. The city center and the area around historic monuments are touristic and generally safe, but at night and around the train station, it is best to be more careful. When choosing where to live, checking neighborhoods on Google Maps and on city rating sites is very helpful.

Nîmes has a major train station on the Marseille–Lyon–Toulouse axis and is directly connected to Montpellier, Avignon, and Marseille. Within the city there are urban bus networks and intercity lines serving the Occitanie region.