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Origin and history

The ramparts of Saintes, located in the eponymous city of New Aquitaine, date from the Lower Roman Empire, more precisely from the fourth century. Their construction is part of the Gallo-Roman period, marking a phase of urban fortification typical of this period. These remains, still visible today, illustrate the strategic importance of Saints (then Mediolanum Santonum) as a major city of Roman Gaul.

Ranked Historic Monument by order of 1 September 1977, these ramparts are protected for their heritage value. Their precise location, around the Place des Recollets and the rue Alienor-d-d-Aquitaine, reveals their integration into the current urban fabric. Although their state of conservation is not detailed in the sources, their presence attests to a defensive architectural heritage linked to late antiquity.

The property of the ramparts belongs to the commune of Saintes, located in the Charente-Maritime department (region Nouvelle-Aquitaine). Their approximate GPS location, centered on the Place des Recollets, allows us to consider their historical role in the delimitation of urban space. No information is available about their current accessibility (visits, events) or their contemporary use.

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