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Partners My Melange survey some of the incredible Roman ruins in France. The larger-than-life, beautifully preserved structures are essential viewing when on a Europe tour through France.
Paris Roman Amphitheatre De Lutece, by Benjamin Rossen
The Romans certainly got quite far in their day and the South of France was but one of the areas where they built many grand structures. The 90 000 spectator 1st century ancient Roman theatre Arènes de Nimes is an excellent example, now standing as close as possible to its original design, as also does the same-age but much smaller Arles Theatre Antique.
The 7 000 seat Theatre Antique d’Orange, conceived by Octavius, is in excellent preservation and still plays host to summer festivals. This year’s performances includes Tosca by Puccini, a lyric concert, a symphonic orchestra and Mirelle by Gounod.
A tiny single-arched Roman bridge at the province of Vaison-la-Romaine withstood German WW2 bombs and can still stand the test of walkers today! By contrast, the grand three-level Pont du Gard aqueduct in Nimes towers majestically about 50m above the surface of the river Gard.
These are just some of the examples of magnificent Roman ruins that can be seen in France, if only you’re looking out for them. Try spotting French ruins next time you’re on a European vacation in Espelette in the French south west, near Biarritz and St Jean Pied de Port.
