Women of the upper-class or women of the people, free citizens or slaves, find out all about the role of the woman during this era, about their rights, their duties, the clothes and accessories they wore.
By l’association Ludgunum Antica
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May – From 10am to 6pm
— All weekend
Museum garden : free admission and no bookings required
Special offer during the Nîmes Roman Days (only Friday 3 and Saturday 4 May) : discounted prices on museum admission or guided tours, upon presentation of your ticket for the ‘Germanicus et la colère barbare’ show.
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– Nîmes Roman Days – In the footsteps of a legionary at the caupona (Roman tavern): eat, drink, play!
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Theme Roman weekend
Free
Excerpt: Just like a legionary from Roman times, step inside a traditional tavern and taste some of the dishes concocted based on the recipes from Apicius near the thermopolium (equivalent of fast-food back then) and sample some Roman wines. It is also an opportunity to learn about antique winemaking and play some of the board games that…
– Nîmes Roman Days – The Roman woman during the era of Agrippina the Elder
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Theme Roman weekend
Free
Excerpt: Women of the upper-class or women of the people, free citizens or slaves, find out all about the role of the woman during this era, about their rights, their duties, the clothes and accessories they wore. By l’association Ludgunum Antica Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May – From 10am to 6pm — All weekend …
– Nîmes Roman Days – Introduction to Germanic customs and a ritual ceremony
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Theme Roman weekend
Free
Excerpt: Listen to the story of the Cherusci priestess and learn all about the traditions and beliefs, and the role of the woman in Germanic civilisations in the 1st century A.D. You’ll also have the chance to attend a ceremony led by a priestess. By the Ludgunum Antica association …
– Nîmes Roman Days – Workshop “Roman hairstyles by the women of Roman times”
child workshop
Theme Roman weekend
Free
Excerpt: Under the Republic, Roman hairstyles were simple, much like the styles of Greek women. Under the Empire, when the comb was introduced, hairstyles became more complex and were used as a way to demonstrate social status. The wealthy Roman women of the 1st century enjoyed luxury and beauty and would display their wealth with their clothing…
– Nîmes Roman Days – Workshop “Creation of a scented Roman balm”
Theme Roman weekend
Excerpt: Participants of all ages can try their hand at making a scented Roman balm, using ancient techniques and ingredients. By the Ludgunum Antica association Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May – At 10:30am and 3:30pm — Duration : 30min …
– NÎMES ROMAN DAYS – Storytelling and musical walking tour
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Theme Roman weekend
Excerpt: « Germanicus and the ideal Roman » Hear all about the hectic life of Germanicus from his faithful brother-in-arms. Produced using texts written by antique authors and Shakespeare, and based on the adapted screenplay by Alexandre Metratone (Compagnie Equipages). By Pascal MINNE Saturday 4 and sunday 5 may – 2:30pm — Duration : 45 min Museum garden…
