Budget trip from London to Nimes

Nimes is not a classic destination in France for the British tourist.
The towns small airport has just a couple of flights per week and Ryanair operates them from Luton.
Still Nimes has a good amount to offer and it's proximity to Montpellier and Avignon makes it a great base for day trips by train. 

Best to book your hotel close to the Nimes central train station.

Here are some of the sights in Nimes:

Fountaine Pradier, Nimes

Amphitheatre of Nimes

Maison Caree, Nimes

Jardin de la Fontaine, Nimes

Nimes to Montpellier trip by train is 30 mins and off you go to some great place such as Promenade du Peyrou bellow:

Nimes to Avignon trip by train is also30 mins and then you can visit the amazing medieval town and the famous bridge:

Avignon bridge

Street in Avignon