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Origin and history

The ramparts of Fréjus originated in the 1st century B.C., with first constructions for dwellings, followed in 10 B.C. by the building of a domus. These fortifications, organized in a hexagonal route, served both as a wall of enclosure to protect the city and as a support structure for the Saint-Antoine hill. Their geographical layout was strategic: one part was once adjacent to the shore, while to the west, the remains are now along Séverin Decuers Boulevard.

In the east and south, the defensive system consisted of three gates and three towers, illustrating a military organization typical of the Roman colonies. These ramparts testify to the importance of Fréjus (Forum Julii) as a fortified city under the Roman Empire, combining practical and symbolic utility of power. Their layout also reflects the adaptation to the relief, with sections still visible in the current urban landscape.

Ranked historic monuments by decree of 12 July 1886, the ramparts of Fréjus constitute a major vestige of ancient military architecture in Provence. Their preservation allows us to study Roman construction techniques, as well as the urban evolution of the city, marked by its Roman and medieval heritage. The Saint-Antoine hill, the heart of this device, remains a key site to understand the spatial organization of the port cities of the time.

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