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SUMMARY
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Press release
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The Great Roman Games
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The theme of the Great Roman Games 2017 : The Celtic Queen
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Programme 2017
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The re-enactors
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Culturespaces, producer of the Great Roman Games
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The Fondation Culturespaces
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Visuals available for the press
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Partners of the Great Roman Games
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Practical information
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PRESS RELEASE
8TH EDITION OF THE GREAT ROMAN GAMES : THE CELTIC QUEEN AT THE NÎMES AMPHITHEATRE,
29, 30 APRIL AND 1 MAY 2017.
Following the success of the previous editions that attracted more than 24,000 visitors over
2 days, Culturespaces has changed the format of the festival, by offering the public 3 days of
festivities for the 2017 edition of the Great Roman Games. On Saturday 29, Sunday 30 April
and Monday 1 May, lovers of ancient history will find plenty to entertain them at the Nîmes
Amphitheatre where they can enjoy a breath-taking re-enactment of the Great Roman Games, performed by over 500 actors from all over France and Europe.
the theme for the 2017 edition : the celtic queen
A unique and spectacular event, the re-enactment
of the Great Roman Games also has an educational
objective. The theme chosen for the 8th edition
of the event is the legendary Queen Boudica
who dared defy the Roman invaders in Britannia
(modern-day Great Britain) in the 1st century AD.
Spectators will witness the revolt of the Celts led
by this fascinating, resolutely defiant queen, who
became a symbol of resistance against the Roman
Empire.
prices range from 5€ to 49€
Children under 4 : free (seated on an adult’s lap)
> CAT.3 - Free seating amphitheatre
- Full price : 15 €
- Reduced price : 5 € (children from 4 to 12)
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> CAT.2 - Numbered seating
- Full price : 29 €
- Reduced price : 19 € (children
from 4 to 12, group of 20+ people)
> CAT.1 - Numbered seating
- Full price : 49 €
- Reduced price : 29 € (children from 4 to 12,
group of 20+ people)
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why are the great roman games being held in nîmes ?
Often called the ‘Rome of France’, the city of Nîmes boasts the world’s best preserved Roman monuments : the amphitheatre (Arènes), Maison Carrée, the Tour Magne, and the Castellum Divisorium, the
Temple de Diana and the Porte Auguste. This remarkable heritage is the ideal setting in which to host a
large-scale historical re-enactment of this nature.
The compelling enthusiasm of the 500 plus history lovers who come here from all over Europe to re-enact
the games, combined with the fervour of the public, have made these Great Roman Games a popular
and highly-anticipated event each year. In 2016, Cleopatra attracted over 24 000 spectatos, filling the
amphitheatre as it would have been at the time of its construction under the emperor Hadrian, some
2,000 years ago.
This year, travel back in time once again and enjoy the atmosphere of the legendary ludi (Roman Games) in the amphitheatre and savour the atmosphere that would have been enjoyed by the inhabitants of
Nemausus (Nîmes). History comes to life in the streets of Nîmes as the re-enactors stroll through the city
centre. The public can also enjoy presentations of Roman galleys on the forecourt of the amphitheatre
and demonstrations of military techniques. Visitors can immerse themselves in Antiquity in Nîmes over the
course of three memorable days.
Service like the Romans!
Participating in this 100 % Roman weekend, local shopkeepers, restaurant and cafe owners, working in collaboration with the association ‘Les commerçants sont romains’, have created a number of
themed villages.
Each village and its costumes have been approved by Culturespaces, and are as authentic as possible. In partnership with the City of Nîmes, a total of ten villages are dotted throughout the city
centre. Participating restaurants have concocted a specially-themed menu for the occasion and several establishments have even put up Roman-style decorations.
A treasure hunt ‘Les secrets de César’ allows the public to discover each village as they search for a
clue to resolve a puzzle. Surprises in store!
Visitors can experience Ancient Rome at every corner. On the Esplanade, a Roman-style market
will take place over the course of the three days. On the Place de la Madeleine, the public can enjoy
Olympic Games. Pose for photographs next to the life-size chariot, made from cardboard, on the
Place d’Assas. And why not try your hand at making your very own dagger at the specially-installed
forge on the Place Belle-Croix, using a real Roman iron ingot, salvaged from a shipwreck?
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PRESENTATION OF THE EVENT
the great roman games
reliving history. understanding history
Steeped in a unique cultural heritage, the Great Roman Games are the ideal opportunity for
young and old alike to discover life in ancient times in a fun and educational fashion.
discover a rich and fascinating cultural heritage over the course of three days packed
full of exciting events and activities
the great roman games - combining
historical exactitude and the spectacular
Since 2010, Culturespaces has organised the
Great Roman Games in Nîmes with the objective
of :
The largest historical re-enactment of ancient
history in Europe within the setting of the bestpreserved amphitheatre in the world the Great
Roman Games pride themselves on their
historical exactitude. The starting point of this reenactment refers the year ad 122 to the Emperor
Hadrian’s visit to Nîmes, on his return from
Britain - a region then on the edges of currentday England (cf. Historia Augusta, Hadrian,
XII). On this occasion, the Emperor put on an
extravagant display of games for the inhabitants
of Nîmes.
• re-enacting history thanks to the passion and
enthusiasm of history buffs who allow us to see
what life was like over 2,000 years ago.
• making culture more accessible to a wider
audience and providing a greater insight into
our shared history through the educational but
entertaining shows on offer.
Two millennia later, the participants in The Great
Roman Games make their costumes with the
same materials that would have been used in
ancient times. These achaeology buffs work
hand in hand with historians to recreate the
authenticity of the games in every detail. For
example, in the arena, fighting techniques,
as well as the costumes and weapons of the
gladiators, legionaries or Celtic fighters are made
to replicate those used in ancient times.
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• highlighting the city’s rich cultural heritage
through a whole host of events and activities that
bring the city’s Roman past to life
THE THEME
IN 2017 : THE CELTIC QUEEN
She was also a priestess who practiced the
art of divination. Uncontestably, this imperious
woman managed to impose her will on those
Briton tribes who sought to drive out the
Roman occupier. While the Roman troops were
dispersed throughout the island, the rebellious
Britons rose up and destroyed the Roman
colony of Camulodunum (Colchester). The IXth
Legion was defeated and the rebels marched
on London. Responsible for this war, Catus
preferred to flee to Gaul, where he sought
refuge. While these events were unfolding, the
governor of the island, General Paulinus, was
stranded at the other end of Brittania. Even with
the help of the Twentieth and Fourteenth Legions
he was unable to save London, which was
completely plundered and pillaged.
The Roman settlers who were unable to escape
were massacred. After having destroyed most of
the Roman colonies on the island, Boudica faced
one more army: that of Paulinus. If she won, the
Romans would be definitively driven out.
The destiny of Brittania was entirely in her hands.
The battle between the two armies took place
in AD 61. Despite having the greater number
of troops, Boudica was defeated by the welldisciplined Roman legions who completely
annihilated her army.
The fate of Boudica after this battle is uncertain.
Tacitus suggests that she poisoned herself after
her defeat. Dion Cassius claims that she died
of illness. In the days of the Roman Empire, her
courage was praised by many Latin authors. In
AD 122, the Emperor Hadrian returned from a
voyage to a peaceful province of Brittania where
he had a wall built in his name. Upon his return
to Nîmes, he was keen to stage this episode
from Roman history for the pleasure of the
citizens of his empire.
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Boudica, known by the English as Boadicea,
was queen of the island of Britannia (modernday Great Britain) in the 1st century AD. Her
rebellion against the Roman invaders made her
a heroine of the Celtic World and her renown
in Great Britain may be compared with that of
Vercingetorix in France.
In 54 BC, Julius Caesar landed in Britannia. For
the first time, Roman soldiers had set foot on this
mysterious island. The expedition was primarily
intended to increase Caesar’s renown, and the
Romans quickly returned to the continent to
complete their conquest of Gaul.
A century later, the Emperor Claudius returned to
Britannia. The southern half of the island quickly
fell into their hands and several local tribes
pledged allegiance to the occupying forces.
However, a part of the population resisted and
the island was far from being under full control
in AD 60. That same year, Prasutagus the king
of the Iceni tribe died. An ally of the Romans, he
bequeathed his kingdom to the Emperor Nero
on the condition that his wife Boudica and their
two daughters could continue to reign over the
land.
The transition proved to be far from peaceful,
however. In his quest for power, the Roman
procurator of Brittania—Catus—failed to respect
the wishes of the late king of the Iceni tribe: he
publicly humiliated Boudica and her daughters,
and seized control of the estate left to her by her
late husband. In response, the queen rebelled
against the Roman occupier, rallying other
insurgents to her cause.
The Greek and Roman historians who have
provided us with information about this episode
(Dion Cassius and Tacitus) describe Boudica
as a warlord who exhorted her troops from her
chariot.
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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GREAT ROMAN GAMES
Saturday 29 and sunday 30 april
City-centre
10.30 am - Midday : Parades. Upon his return from the island of Brittania, Hadrian travelled to Nîmes
and paraded throughout the city with the legionaries, auxiliaires and Celtic mercenaries who had
fought beside him, as well as his troupe of dancers.
Saturday 29, sunday 30 april and monday 1 may
Esplanade Charles de Gaulle
10 am - 6 pm: Market of Antique Goods and Museum Stands. Come and admire the craftsmanship
of local artisans in a market specially organised at the Esplanade Charles de Gaulle. Sample old Roman delicacies and browse the impressive range of Roman-inspired goods created by local artisans
and craftsmen for the occasion. Representatives from numerous museums and heritage sites will
also be on hand to meet the public and answer any questions they might have about this fascinating
epoch.
Tour Magne
11 am - 6 pm: At the foot of the Tour Magne, travel back in time and discover the life of the Celts of
Nemausus, the founders of the city. Children (under their parents’ supervision) are invited to participate in a range of fun, educational workshops and learn more about the entertainment and costumes
from that era.
Amphitheatre
3.30 pm Saturday and Sunday / 2.30 pm Monday: Re-enactment of the Great Roman Games.
Amphitheatre programme of events :
1) Emperor’s entrance, followed by a ceremony in honour of Hadrian.
2) Horse races. The public is invited to encourage the riders depending on
the colour of their district: red for the district around the Maison Carrée, white
for the Fontaine district, blue for the Tour Magne district.
3) Munus : gladiatorial contests and chariot races.
4) Dance performances.
5) « The Celtic Queen »
- Caesar in Britannia
- Funeral games
- The plunder of London
- The final battle
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CITY-CENTRE and JARDINS DE LA FONTAINE EVENTS
Heritage interpretive team and archaeological museum personnel of the city of Nîmes.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Free, limited spaces available
THÉÂTRUM (QUASI) ANTICUM
Interactive, impro performance
Following the success of Opus I about the exploits and adventures of the famous trio of Cleopatra, Mark-Antony and Octavian (Augustus),
our theatrical troupe are back from their travels
through the Roman Empire, from Egypt to Great
Britain, with a new antique comedy. This time,
the action revolves around the mythical figure
of Boudica, the Celtic Queen of the Iceni tribe,
who led the revolt of the Britons against Nero
... a veritable clash of cultures, the triskele versus the toga! Opus II focuses on events taking
place around AD 60, beginning with the death
of Boudica’s husband Prasutagus, and ending
in her presumed suicide (?), with the context of
the rebellions and Roman repression forming the
backdrop to our story. The author, actors and
musicians perform in a square with their modest
decor and do everything they can to capture
(and keep) the attention of the public. Similar to
Opus I, this new play is filled with offbeat humour, based on the model of ancient Roman
comedies, and is a multilingual performance
(French, English and pidgin Latin), the Effet
Tchatche Theatre Company offers spectators a
fun-filled impro performance, with musical interludes in a show that requires audience participation.
Effet Tchatche Theatre Company
General public
Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 2 pm and 4.30 pm
– Duration: 40 mins
THE DESTINY OF ALBION
A Celtic tale
In his thrillingly dramatic and poetic tale, the bard
Albion evokes memories from his childhood, his
initiation into the Druids, the Roman conquest
and in particular, episodes from the grandiose life
of a number of strange Gallic gods: Cernunnos,
the horned god of fertility; Epona, the Celtic
horse goddess; Lug, associated with the arts,
and the extraordinary Ogmios, the god of poetry
and speech...
Through poems and songs, Fabien Bages
transports audiences to a magical universe: the
world of the Celts and Gallic mythology.
Fabien Bages, storyteller
General public
Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 3 pm –
Duration: 1 hour
CELTIC MEDECINE, MAGIC AND
DIVINATION
Medical consultation and interaction with
the public
Celtic medical practices are an ancient tradition,
heavily inspired by magic. The precursors to
hydrotherapy, phytotherapy and ophthalmology,
the Druids and Celtic diviners have left us a
medical legacy that is still present today in
certain remedies, despite the absence of written
records. Concerned with hygiene, the Gauls also
developed body care ... a fusion of aesthetic
concerns and the benefits of thermal medicine.
The Jardins de la Fontaine, built around the ruins
of the Roman thermae, are the ideal setting
for this presentation of Gallic medicine, at the
crossroads of magic and divination. Learn about
the therapeutic practices of the Celts, their use
of plants, as well as the surgical instruments they
invented. Participate in a medical consultation,
Gallic-style!
Association Memini
General public
Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 11 am,
2.30 pm, 4 pm
Duration: 50 mins
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LET'S EAT !
Sample a range of Gallo-Roman delicacies
Our knowledge of Gallic cuisine comes from ancient Greek and Roman texts. Here, the staple
fare of Gallo-Roman cooking—simple dishes
using local produce (ingredients that existed in
the time of the Celts)—are adapted with flavoursome Roman flair! Enjoy a delicious and memorable experience and sample dishes corresponding to three different courses: gustatio, prima
mensa, secunda mensa. Buon appetito!
Association Carpefeuch
General public
Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 5 pm – Duration: 1
hour
Open for bookings every day at 10 am, limited
places available
guided tour
« From Nemoz to Nemausus»
The history of this ancient site, from the first local
inhabitants who settled around the spring at the
end of the 6th century BC, to the Augusteum,
the site of an imperial cult.
General public
Saturday and Monday at 11 am and 3 pm –
Duration: 90 mins
Sunday at 11 am and 2 pm
Activities and events for families and young
children in the Jardins de la Fontaine
Free-of-charge, limited places available.
Children are the responsibility of their parents and should be supervised at all times.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10am to
3 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm
BUILD LIKE THE GAULS
Architecture workshop
Using KAPLA blocks, give your imagination free
reign and build structures inspired by the stone
walls and towers typical of the oppida found in
southern Gaul.
Young audiences
Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm
Participants can join a workshop at any time
Workshops organized by Evènements KAPLA
Limited number of places available
LIVE LIKE THE GAULS
• Squeaky clean!
Did you know that the Gauls had soap? They used
it to wash themselves and to keep their long hair
shiny. They even used it to dye their hair blond!
Using clay, oils and ash, learn how to make your
own Gallic soap, known as ‘sopo’. A fun and
educational workshop allowing participants a
greater insight into the lifestyle of the Gauls.
Children from 6 years +
Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 10 am, 11 am,
12 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm and 5 pm
Duration: approx. 45 mins
Participants can join a workshop at any time.
Workshops organized by Les Petits
Débrouillards Occitanie
Limited number of places available
• Little weavers
Try your hand at weaving using different materials
and learn how the Gauls made their clothes.
A large weaving loom will be on-site for the
occasion and provides the opportunity to learn the
basics. Participants can even add their touch to
a collective work, created over the three days of
festivities.
• A colourful past !
The Gauls liked bright colours and used plants
and flowers to dye fabric for clothing. Learn more
about this colourful world and discover what
colour comes from what plant. It’s not as easy as it
sounds!
Try your hand extracting dyes from plants and
master the basics of Gallic fashion!
• Budding builders
How were Gallic houses built? In southern Gaul,
the rammed earth construction technique was
widely used. By mixing clay with straw, learn how
to make raw bricks. You can then place your brick
onto the Gallic wall.
Children from 6 years +
Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10 am to 1 pm
and from 2 pm to 6 pm
Participants can join a workshop at any time.
Workshops organized by Les Petits
Débrouillards Occitanie
Limited number of places available
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THE RE-ENACTORS
In an effort to provide high quality historical re-enactments, Culturespaces calls on the expertise of
experienced reenactors from the fields of archaeology and history.
These enthusiasts come from all walks of life and devote a large part of their free time to bringing
Antiquity to life for thousands of spectators.
FRANCE
• Attelage en pays d’Arles Ange RUIZ, Arles
Contact : Ange Ruiz – 04 90 96 52 47 – [email protected]
• EMBONNE, Agde
Contact : Jean-Marc MELILLI – 06 51 34 08 21 – [email protected]
• Les Mercenaires du Temps, Codolet
Contact : Robert DUPOUX – 06 61 94 13 49 – [email protected]
• Limitis, Lyon
Contact: Patrick BERBERIAN – 06 12 93 41 28 – [email protected]
• Leg X Lorica Romana, Comps
Contact : Patrice Pirosa – 04 66 59 08 68 – [email protected]
• Antikarme et Philocalie, Agde
Contact : Lionnel Da Ponte – 06 17 20 90 70 – [email protected]
• Equi Tempus, Cabannes
Contact : Aurélien De Bruyne – 06 72 28 58 81 – [email protected]
• AERA, Aix-en-Provence
Contact : Jean-Luc Féraud – 07 71 08 81 52 – [email protected]
• LEG VI Victrix, Arles
Contact : Vincent APRIN – 06 30 13 21 05 – [email protected]
• LEG Sexta Victrix, Toulouse
Contact : François JARDIN - 05.61.95.92.66 - [email protected]
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• Jeanne Delajungle
Contact : Jeanne Delajungle - 06.19.56.22.56 - [email protected]
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ITALIE
• LEGIO XII – FULMINATA, Cesena
Contact : Giuseppe Rudilosso – +39.335.728.65.72 – [email protected]
• XIII LEGIO GEMINA - Rubico, Torriana
Contact : Denis PASINI – +39.338.765.45.21 – [email protected]
• LEG CISALPINA, Milan
Contact : Luca Bonacina – [email protected]
• Flamulasca, Milan
• OKELUM, Turin
Contact : Gianfranco BONGIOANNI – +39.335.571.02.58 – [email protected]
• ROMANITAS PACTUM, Rome
Contact : Roberto Santigli– [email protected]
• X LEGIO, Rome
Contact : Giuseppe CASCARINO – +39.348.357.75.12 – [email protected]
• Leg IX Hispanica, Rome
Contact : Angelo Ceccacci– +39.327.868.2860 – [email protected]
• Legio I Minerva, Rome
Contact : Maurizio FALCIONI – +39.347.111.36.19 – [email protected]
• LEGIO VI FERRATA, Rovigo
Contact : Matteo FORNASARI – [email protected]
• Ninuphar Eventi, Rome
Contact : Serena PICCOLOMINI – [email protected]
• SIMMACCHIA ELLENON, Fano
Contact : Marco GIORDANI – +39.380.899.42.20 – [email protected]
• AES CRANNA, Modène
Contact : Andrea FERRETTI – +39.328.75.62.139
• COHORS VETERANA, Alessandria
Contact : Cesare Rusalen – [email protected] – www.cohorsveterana.it/
• Teuta Lingones, Ferrara
Contact : Fabrizio PIRANI - [email protected]
• Julia Fanestris, Fano
Contact : Gino SIMONCINI - [email protected]
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CULTURESPACES, PRODUCER OF THE GREAT ROMAN GAMES
Culturespaces produces and manages, with an ethical and professional approach, monuments,
museums and prestigious historic sites entrusted to it by public bodies and local authorities.
With 25 years of experience and more than 2,7 millions visitors every year, Culturespaces is the leading private organization managing French monuments and museums, and one of the leading European players in cultural tourism.
Are managed by Culturespaces :
• Musée Jacquemart-André, Paris (since 1996)
• Musée Maillol (since 2016)
• Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (since 1992)
• Caumont Centre d’Art, Aix-en-Provence (since 2015)
• Carrières de Lumières, Baux-de-Provence (since 2012)
• Château des Baux-de-Provence (since 1993)
• Roman Theatre and Art and History Museum of Orange (since 2002)
• Nîmes Amphitheatre, the Square House, the Magne Tower (since 2006)
• Cité de l’Automobile, Mulhouse (since 1999)
‘Our aim is to help public institutions present their heritage and develop their reputation in cultural
circles and among tourists. We also aim to make access to culture more democratic and help our
children discover our history and our civilisation in remarkable cultural sites ’
Bruno Monnier
CEO and Founder of Culturespaces
The City of Nîmes
Since 2006, the City of Nîmes has entrusted Culturespaces (public service delegation contract)
with the task of valorising the city’s cultural heritage: the amphitheatre, Maison Carrée and the Tour
Magne. In response, Culturespaces are responsible for creating a lively cultural programme, with
entertainment, events and activities, suitable and appropriate to the city and its history, in line with its
patrimonial and cultural policies and in collaboration with local museums and cultural institutions.
The annual event that is the Great Roman Games responds to these criteria. The event highlights the
city’s exceptional Roman heritage and contributes to Nîmes’ attractiveness as a tourist destination.
This year, the Great Roman Games takes on a particular significance in light of the city’s application
for UNESCO World Heritage status.
Jean-Paul Fournier
Senator of the Gard Region, Mayor of Nîmes
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"TRACKING THE ROMANS" WITH THE CULTURESPACES FOUNDATION
400 ILL OR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER THE ARÈNES DE NÎMES
(AMPHITHEATRE) BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND MAY 2017.
For the 7th consecutive year, the Culturespaces Foundation has put in place a programme of
events and activities centred on the Roman heritage of Nîmes allowing 400 children from the
Gard département in the south of France to benefit from the arts and culture. The highlight of
the ‘Tracking the Romans’ Project is the children’s participation in the historical re-enactment
of the Great Roman Games that brings together almost 500 actors in the Nîmes amphitheatre
between 29 April and 1 May 2017.
The ‘Tracking the Romans’ Project, launched in February aims to allow children, aged between 5 and
10 years old, who are ill, suffering from a handicap or living in socially disadvantaged areas to discover
Ancient Rome in a fun and memorable fashion.
The project consists of four stages:
1. February 2017: workshop / a workshop in preparation for the visit led by a guide in the children’s
host structure or association. The aim is to familiarise the children with the customs of Gallo-Roman
society.
2. March 2017: guided visit / a fun-filled visit to the Arènes de Nîmes
3. April 2017: workshop in the host structure or association / board games and preparation for their
participation in the Great Roman Games
4. 29 April 2017 and 1 May: participation in the re-enactment of the Great Roman Games held at the
Arènes de Nîmes.
(c) S. Tétu
Participating structures and associations include: the CHU de Nîmes, the CHU de Montpellier, the
Croix-Rouge française, Cultures du Coeur Gard, La Margeride (therapeutic home) in Nîmes, the Centre
Social Emile Jourdan (Gambetta district in Nîmes), the Collège Condorcet (Nîmes), the Club Coup
de Pouce au sein de l’Ecole Jules Ferry (Bagnols-sur-Cèze), the Secours Populaire du Gard and the
Association les Mille Couleurs (Pissevin district in Nîmes).
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Under the aegis of the Fondation Agir Contre l’Exclusion (FACE) with recognized public utility status
since 1994, the Culturespaces Foundation, created in 2009, has as its mission an improved access to
art and heritage for children who are ill or handicapped, as well as children from socially disadvantaged
backgrounds. The Culturespaces Foundation aims to ensure equal opportunities of enjoyment of
culture by means of visits to museums and classified monuments, and by developing an educational
programme to accompany the children prior to, during and after their visit.
The Culturespaces Foundation has entrusted the association Le Passe Muraille (Montpellier) with the
coordination of the project.
La Caisse d’Epargne is a bank that aims to put the social and economic development of the LanguedocRoussillon region at the heart of all its activities and actions.
The bank’s reputation is based on its sustainable and socially responsible policies. A cooperative bank,
firmly embedded in the region, it promotes the values of proximity, responsibility and solidarity, and
devotes an important share of its annual profits to subsidizing local projects.
La Caisse d’Epargne’s motto for the future: Be useful to everyone, in the interests and for the well-being
of us all.
AREVA Melox plays an important role supporting the local community through a policy of partnerships
and sponsorship allowing the local population a greater access to science, education and culture,
particularly children and audiences from socially disadvantaged areas.
PRESS CONTACTS :
Gersende de Pontbriand, general delegate
Phone : + 33 (0)1 56 59 01 78
E-mail : [email protected]
Romane Dargent, PR manager
Phone : + 33 (0)1 56 59 01 72
E-mail : [email protected]
RD. 14/03/2017
More informations on : www.fondation-culturespaces.com
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THE PARTNERS
THE PRODUCERS
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
ECONOMICAL PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNERS
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PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS
OPENING TIMES
Saturday 29, Sunday 30 April, Monday 1 May
9.30 am : tills opening
Monday
1 pm : amphitheatre gates opening
Saturday and Sunday
2 pm : amphitheatre gates opening
Monday
2.30 pm : beginning of the show in the Arena
Saturday and Sunday
3.30 pm : beginning of the show in the arena
RATES
Ticket valid for the show ‘ The Great Roman Games ’ in the Amphitheatre on either 23 or 24 April.
Three types of tickets are available :
> CATEGORY 3 : Free seating amphitheatre
- Full rate : 15 €
- Reduced rate : 5 € - children from 4 to 12
> CATEGORY 2 : Numbered seating
- Full rate : 29 €
- Reduced rate : 19 € - Children from 4 to 12, group of 20+ people
> CATEGORY 1 : Numbered seating
- Full rate : 49 €
- Reduced rate : 29 € - Children from 4 to 12, group of 20+ people
(free in Category 1 : 2017 official poster and a souvenir to be claimed on-site the day of the show
at the information and press tent, located on the forecourt of the souvenir stand area of the amphitheatre).
In any case, children under 4 : free (seated on an adult’s lap)
How to purchase your ticket ?
Tickets on sale at the ticket offices and online on the www.arenes-nimes.com
Tickets on sale at the different ticket offices of the Arena on 29 and 30 April, 1 May 2017 from 9.30
am to 6 pm
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LES ARÈNES DE NÎMES
30 000 Nîmes
T. + 33 4 66 21 82 56
www.arenes-nimes.com
PRESS CONTACTS
Michael Couzigou - Director
T. + 33 (0)6 72 56 74 94 | [email protected]
Romane Dargent - PR and partnerships manager
T. + 33 (0)6 43 95 57 77 | [email protected]
PRESS CONTACTS OF THE CITY OF NÎMES
Philippe Debondue - Communication director
T. + 33 (0)4 66 76 51 72 | [email protected]
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