Extension of protection 1945 (≈ 1945)
Adjacent buildings classified by order.
1948
Archaeological discovery
Archaeological discovery 1948 (≈ 1948)
Searches revealing the hypocauste and the thermal baths.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Gallo-Roman ruins known as the Regnier house or the Baptistery: ranking by decree of 1 July 1927 - Buildings listed under numbers 826, 828, 836, 829, 825 and 824, section I of the cadastral plan: classification by order of 16 March 1945
Origin and history
The Baptistery of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is a listed historical monument whose remains date back to the Gallo-Roman period. Archaeological excavations carried out in 1948 in the courtyard of the Hotel de Sade revealed a hypocauste, a system of heating by the floor typical of the Roman baths. This device, consisting of brick pillars connected by arches and masonated water pipes, confirms the presence of a thermal complex at this location. The ruins, known as the "Regnier House" or the "Baptisterium", were protected in 1927 and extended to adjacent buildings in 1945.
Gallo-Roman thermal baths played a central role in the social and hygienic life of ancient cities. In Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, as in other cities of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, these public facilities reflected the Roman influence on local lifestyles. Their discovery sheds light on the town planning and construction techniques of the time, while stressing the importance of this heritage for the municipality, which now owns the place.
The location of the remains, although documented (11 Rue Pierre Rivarel), remains approximate according to the available sources, with cartographic accuracy considered "passable". Their protection as a Historical Monument attests to their archaeological value, even if their accessibility to the public or their current use (visits, rental) is not explicitly detailed in the archives consulted.
