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Origin and history

The Gallo-Roman villa known as "des Bouquets" is a historical monument located in Périgueux, in the Dordogne department, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This archaeological site bears witness to the Roman occupation in the region, with vestiges characteristic of this time. Although the exact period of its construction is not specified in the sources, its style and the elements preserved make it possible to attribute it to the Gallo-Roman period.

The remains of this villa were protected by a classification order dated 25 October 1963. This classification covers several cadastral plots, indicating the importance of the site for the local heritage. Today, the villa belongs to the municipality of Périgueux, but information about its access to the public, such as visits or possible tourist uses, is not specified in the available sources.

The location of the villa is documented with an accuracy deemed "a priori satisfactory" (note of 7/10), and two addresses are mentioned: one official in the Mérimée base (rue des Bouquets), and another approximate from GPS coordinates (20 Rue 26e Régiment d'Infanterie). These details highlight the historical and geographical interest of the site, while revealing the challenges associated with its exact location.

Gallo-Roman villas, such as Bouquets, were generally rural residences owned by the local elite or Roman landowners. They played a central role in the economic and social organization of the Roman Gaul, serving as centres of agricultural production and places of life for the wealthy classes. Their presence in Périgueux, ancient Roman Vesunna, reflects the importance of this city in ancient Aquitaine.

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