Gallo-Roman vestiges in Charente-Maritime

17100 Saintes

Land classified Historic Monument located in Saintes, Charente-Maritime, adjacent to the Roman amphitheatre. Protected since 1932 for its archaeological and heritage interest.

Arc antique
17100 Saintes

The arch of Germanicus, built in the first century in Saintes, is a Roman votive arch dedicated to Tiberius, Drusus and Germanicus. This iconic monument, classified in 1905, marked the monumental entrance to the ancient city of Mediolanum Santonum.

Moulin à vent
17120 Barzan

The Gallo-Roman site of Barzan, located in Charente-Maritime, is a former major harbour town of the 2nd century, revealing temples, thermal baths, theatre and forum on 140 hectares near the Gironde estuary.

Remparts gallo-romains
17100 Saintes

The ramparts of Saintes are Gallo-Roman fortifications of the fourth century, located in the town of Saintes, in Charente-Maritime. Classified as a historical monument, they bear witness to the Lower Roman Empire.

Camp romain
17330 Saint-Séverin-sur-Boutonne

The Roman camp of Saint-Séverin-sur-Boutonne is an archaeological site of the Chalcolithic region of Charente-Maritime, listed as a historical monument in 1945.

Amphithéâtre gallo-romain
17100 Saintes

The amphitheatre of Saintes, built in the first century under the Gallo-Roman Empire, is an iconic ancient monument located in Saintes (New Aquitaine), among the best preserved of Gaul Aquitaine with a capacity of 15,000 spectators.

Thermes gallo-romains
17100 Saintes

The thermal baths of Saint-Saloine, built in the first century under the High Empire, are Roman remains located in Saintes (New Aquitaine), bearing witness to Gallo-Roman thermal architecture in the ancient capital of Santons.

17100 Saintes

Land classified Historic Monument in Saintes (Charente-Maritime), adjacent to the Roman amphitheatre, protected since 1933 to preserve its archaeological environment. Localized path of the Boisnard Cross.