On Saturday, November 14th, the citizens of Nîmes are invited to participate in a "Cleanwalk", an initiative aimed at cleaning the city's streets. Starting at 10 AM, participants will gather at one of eight meeting points in various neighborhoods for a morning dedicated to collecting litter abandoned in public areas.
The event, open to everyone, will take place in diverse districts such as Pissevin, Mas de Mingue, Costières, Gambetta, and the city center. Participants will be welcomed, provided with gloves and pickers, and then divided into small groups to cover the surrounding streets. The City of Nîmes and Nîmes Métropole will supply the necessary equipment and safety instructions, with support from partner associations.
This action is part of the "Nîmes ville propre" (Clean City Nîmes) plan, reinforcing the municipality's efforts in street maintenance and combating incivilities. The goal is to raise awareness about everyone's role in preserving the city's cleanliness and improving the daily living environment.
“"The cleanliness of Nîmes cannot rely solely on the work of the agents, however essential it may be. It is also a collective matter. With this clean walk, we want to show that it is possible to act concretely, at the neighborhood level, while sharing a convivial moment. Taking care of one's city is also a way to come together and foster a sense of community."
The eight starting points are: Place Roger Bastide (Pissevin/Valdegour), Collège Jean Rostand (Route d’Alès), Place Saint-Charles (Gambetta-Révolution / Croix de Fer), Avenue Jean-Jaurès (Nîmes Centre 1), Square de la Couronne (Nîmes Centre 2), Square Agrippa d’Aubigné (Mas de Mingue), Square Pierre Bourdan (Chemin Bas d’Avignon / Clos d’Orville), and Avenue de la Méditerranée (Costières).
No prior registration is required. Simply show up at 10 AM at your chosen meeting point. Detailed information is available on the City of Nîmes website: www.nimes.fr – Cleanwalk.
