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Origin and history

The sections of Roman roads from Langres to Remps and from Troyes to Naix form a network of ancient roads linking the cities of Nasium (Naix) and Andemantunnum (Langres) under the Roman Empire. These routes were part of a wider route from Milan to Boulogne and bear witness to the strategic importance of roads for trade, military travel and communication in Roman Gaul. Several sections of these roads, still visible today, have been preserved and are spread over ten municipalities, including Brienne-la-Veille.

Ranked as historical monuments by decree of 5 August 1982, these sections of tracks illustrate Roman construction techniques, with straight lines and lasting foundations. Their inscription in the title of historical monuments underlines their archaeological value and their role in understanding the ancient infrastructures in Champagne-Ardenne (now Grand Est). These remains are representative of the Roman ways in Gaul, mentioned in sources such as the Table of Puisinger or the Itinerary of Antonin, which mapped the roads of the Empire.

The location of these sections, notably in Brienne-la-Veille (Département de l'Aube, code Insee 10063), makes it possible to study the connections between the Gallo-Roman cities of the region. Their varying state of conservation, assessed as "passable" (note 5/10) according to available data, offers researchers and visitors a concrete overview of travel in ancient times. These roads are part of a wider road heritage, including other sites classified as Betignicourt, Brienne-le-Château or La Rothière.

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