Nîmes is the Roman city that lives by the rhythm of the sun, between its millennia-old arenas, the Jardins de la Fontaine and the shaded alleyways of the Écusson. The mistral blows, the light is strong, and café terraces never really empty out. If you work remotely or freelance here, you get a quality of life that many people envy. The range of places to work outside the home is taking shape: a few solid coworking spaces, cafés that welcome laptops without hesitation, and community spaces with genuine pleasant surprises. Less extensive than neighbouring Montpellier, but with some gems worth seeking out.

We explored Nîmes to find the spots where you can genuinely settle in, get connected and get your to-do list done. Here is our selection of 6 addresses, from professional coworking space to café where you feel at home with your laptop.

Evad'Espaces

Rue Georges Besse, in the Ville Active area. Evad'Espaces is an open space designed for freelancers and remote workers, with free hot drinks and a phone booth for calls. You can come for a day or half a day with no membership (from €20.40 incl. VAT a day on 30/09/2026).

Open Tuesday to Friday 8.30am to 7pm, Monday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 6pm.

The flexible coworking space for a pro day with no commitment.

La Mezzanine

Avenue Maréchal Juin, on the south side of the city. La Mezzanine is a coworking space from the 3ème Loc network, with hot desks by the day and meeting rooms. The space is air-conditioned, with Wi-Fi and power outlets, and it's quiet.

Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.

The cool coworking space for a pro day with no membership.

Columbus Café

Boulevard Amiral Courbet, right in the centre. This Columbus Café has an advantage the others don't: it's the largest in France. The architecture is magnificent, with beautiful high ceilings, custom-made furniture, and an interior volume that gives you room to breathe. Unlike many chains where tables are crammed together and the vibe is a little industrial, this one has space, light and a real personality. You don't feel squeezed between two pushchairs and a group of teenagers.

Wi-Fi available, power outlets accessible, and a menu of drinks and snacks that keeps you going all day. Open 7 days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays (8 a.m. on Saturdays, 9 a.m. on Sundays). It's reliable and consistent, you know what you'll find there. No surprises, but no bad ones either.

The safe bet when you want somewhere open early, 7 days a week, with space and Wi-Fi.

Textures

Rue Racine. Textures is a trendy tea room and counter with large tables, comfy armchairs, good coffee and pastries.

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am. Closed Sunday and Monday.

The tea room for a quiet work session over a good coffee.

La Verrière

Rue Porte d'Alès, near la Coupole. La Verrière is a bright, welcoming coworking space with large bay windows that flood the workstations with natural light. The name is no coincidence: the entire space plays on transparency and openness. The tables are large, quiet is maintained, and the atmosphere supports concentration without isolating you. It's a human-sized space where you see the same faces week after week.

Reliable Wi-Fi, power outlets everywhere, large tables. Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. A discreet but effective coworking space for those looking for a bright, quiet weekday setting.

For those who love natural light and open spaces.

Le café social et solidaire d'Anaïs

Rue Nationale, in the centre. An associative café with soul. The welcome is warm, the atmosphere is friendly, and the prices are gentle. It's the kind of place where the human connection matters as much as the Wi-Fi. The setting is simple but warm, the people are smiling, and you can settle in for a few hours of work in an atmosphere that does you good. No commercial pressure here: you come, you consume at your own pace, and you work in peace.

Wi-Fi available, quiet, and prices accessible to all. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed weekends and Mondays. The window is limited, but for a mid-week work session, it's a choice that makes sense, especially if you like places driven by values.

The café that does as much good for your mood as for your productivity.

The right spot for your needs

  • For air-conditioned day coworking: La Mezzanine (hot desks, meeting rooms)
  • For a day of coworking with no membership: Evad'Espaces (open space, phone booth)
  • For a 7-day-a-week spot: Columbus Café (from 7:30 a.m., reliable)
  • For values and human connection: Le café social et solidaire d'Anaïs
  • For light and quiet: La Verrière (bay windows, welcoming coworking)

Nîmes is a city where nomadic work moves at a different pace. Less frenetic than the big cities, more sunshine and a gentler way of life. The coworking spaces are there for those who need structure, and Nîmes cafés are increasingly welcoming to workers with laptops. The fabric is still developing, but the addresses that exist are genuine and well run.

We update this selection regularly as we discover new spots and hear from you. If you try one of these places, or know one we missed, we want to hear about it. And if you want to explore other cities or find a spot near you, check out all our guides on Deskover.

FAQ

What are the best spots to work remotely in Nîmes? La Mezzanine, avenue Maréchal Juin, offers hot desks by the day in an air-conditioned space, Monday to Friday 9am–6pm. La Verrière, near La Coupole, wins on natural light, and Evad'Espaces can be booked by the day with no membership.

Where can you work late in the day in Nîmes? Evad'Espaces, rue Georges Besse, is open until 7pm Tuesday to Friday, and La Verrière until 7pm Monday to Friday.

Where can you work early in the morning in Nîmes? Columbus Café, boulevard Amiral Courbet, opens at 7:30am on weekdays.

Is there a spot open 7 days a week in Nîmes? Yes, the Columbus Café on boulevard Amiral Courbet (the largest in France) is open 7 days, 7:30am–8pm on weekdays (8am Saturday, 9am Sunday), with high ceilings, WiFi, outlets and plenty of room.

Where can you work on Saturdays in Nîmes? Columbus Café (from 8am), Textures (from 9am) and Evad'Espaces (9am to 6pm) open on Saturdays.

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