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The Roman walls of Vienna, classified as Historical Monument, date from the 2nd century, Gallo-Roman period. These remains, located below Rue Saint-Martin, along the Cère, illustrate the ancient town planning. Their approximate location is indicated as Place Saint-Martin, although their geographical accuracy is considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10) according to available sources.

These remains were protected by a registration order on 26 March 1927, highlighting their heritage importance. Their present state and accessibility are not detailed in the sources, but their presence attests to Roman occupation in the region. Vienna, then known as Vienna, was a major city of Narbonese Gaul, playing a strategic and commercial role.

In Gallo-Roman times, ramparts or walls often delineated urban spaces, protecting the inhabitants and structuring the city. These constructions also reflected the political and economic status of the cities. The Vienna walls are in this context, although their exact function (defensive, symbolic or otherwise) is not explicitly specified in the documents consulted.

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