Gallo-Roman vestiges in Charente-Maritime

Patrimoine hydraulique
17100 Fontcouverte

The Gallo-Roman aqueduct of Saintes in Fontcouverte, built in the first century, was a 20 km hydraulic system supplying the ancient city of Mediolanum Santorum with drinking water via three sources still active today.

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.

Pyramide
17770 Authon-Ebéon

The Roman Pyramid is a Gallo-Roman funerary tower located in Authon-Ebeon, New Aquitaine, along an ancient Roman road linking Saintes to Poitiers.

Théâtre gallo-romain
17460 Thénac

The Roman ruins of Thénac, located in Charente-Maritime, are ancient remains of the Upper Empire, including a theatre of 90 m in diameter and thermal baths, classified historical monuments since 1912.

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.

Camp romain
17470 Dampierre-sur-Boutonne

The Roman camp of Dampierre-sur-Boutonne is an ancient archaeological site located in the commune of Dampierre-sur-Boutonne, Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Registered 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.