© J.-B. Hugo
Hôtel de Bernis
3 rue de Bernis – Nîmes
A 15th and 17th-century townhouse,
a home lived in and shared.
Begin the tourLocated in the historic heart of Nîmes, the Hôtel de Bernis is one of the few mansions in the city to have remained intact, always inhabited by the same family.
Unlike many transformed or divided residences, it has retained its unity, its architecture, and a continuous family history.
Today, the house opens its doors to share this unique place.
An architecture Inspired
by Nîmes antiquity
At the beginning of the 17th century, the Bernis family undertook major works to restructure the mediaeval residence. These transformations lead to the creation of a square courtyard of classic architecture, inspired by the Roman monuments of Nîmes.
The facades have a base level surmounted by a noble floor, framed by an imposing entablement.
The ground floor arcades take up the patterns and proportions found in the arenas. The whole reflects a desire to harmonise function and aesthetics, in a rare architectural spirit.
© Jean-Baptiste Hugo
© Jean-Baptiste Hugo
Visit the Hotel de Bernis
The Hotel de Bernis opens its doors to visitors every Saturday at 2 p.m.
The price is 5 euros per person.
These visits are an opportunity to discover the history of the house, its architecture inspired by antiquity, and the life that still inhabits it today.
Events
Association
Cour de Bernis
At the Hôtel de Bernis, theatre, music, painting and literature meet to create moments of poetry and discovery in a place that has always welcomed culture.
The association warmly invites everyone to share in this spirit, turning the arts into a living space for encounters, exchange and generosity.
Du 24 avril au 3 mai 2026
Valérie Dauge
Atmosphères
© Jean-Baptiste Hugo
Stay at the Hotel de Bernis
A small apartment located on the noble floor is offered for rent.
It overlooks the courtyard and allows you to extend the experience of the house in a discreet setting.
Take advantage of your stay to attend the events organised by the Cour de Bernis association in the very courtyard of the hotel.