Nimes-Ales-Camargue-Cevennes Airport – FNI Saint-Gilles

Nimes-Ales-Camargue-Cevennes Airport, Saint-Gilles, France (FNI) or Nimes Airport or Garons Airport or Nimes Garons Airport is both a public and military airport operated by Edeis. Formerly, it was a French naval air base. Now, the Armee de Terre uses the military facilities. The Securite Civile flying base also moved to the airport.

Best Time to Visit

In 2014, Nimes-Ales-Camargue-Cevennes Airport has served 207,553 passengers. It has a runway measuring 8,015-foot long. Two (2) airlines currently operate at the airport. These include ASL Airlines France, which has seasonal routes to Bastia; and Ryanair, which has regular flights to Charleroi, Fes, and Marrakech, and seasonal flights to Liverpool, London-Luton, and London-Stansted. There is a special shop at the airport that travelers will surely love, Maison Jules. The shop offers a lot of great local food options, which are all homemade. Souvenir items are also available here. One of the most popular destinations nearby is Nimes, which boasts with fascinating architecture influenced by Camargue, Cevennes, Spanish, and Roman cultures. Camargue is also an interesting destination, which serves home to many flora and fauna. Of course, it is also hard to miss Saint-Gilles, which takes pride in rich medieval heritage. In fact, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) considers it as a world heritage site. Book a trip with your family or friends to nearby towns and cities such as the Argelliers, Fontanes and Montarnaud.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Some of the best hotels near Nimes-Ales-Camargue-Cevennes Airport include ibis Budget Nimes Caissargues and the Appart’City Nimes. Both hotels are located a bit further from the FNI Airport but offer quality services and coz accommodations.