Maison Carrée

The Maison Carré, or the square house, is an ancient Roman temple located in Nîmes, in southern France. This temple is one of the best preserved temples in the world! It was built mainly for the descendants of Emperor Augustus, and with the passage of time it went through many changes, so it was a church, a museum, and a house. Nowadays, there is a short video clip explaining and illustrating the history of the city of Nimes.