Top Roman Ruins in the South of France

Pont Du Gard

This triple-decker aqueduct is the highest the Romans ever built. North of Nimes, the limestone arches rise to an impressive 161 feet. Beautifully preserved, erosion over time is minimal at this Unesco World Heritage Site.

Les Arenes

In the city of Nimes, Les Arenes is a Roman ampitheater of classical proportions. It is smaller than the one at Arles, but better preserved. Two tiers of 60 stone arches form the circle of the building. Gladiator fights, chariot races and mock sea battles took place to the pleasure of all members of society.

Théâtre Antique

The best view of the city of Arles can be seen from the top of the Roman ampitheater. Over the tops of terracotta roofs the Rhone river can be seen. Nearby to the ampitheater are the crumbling, atmospheric remains of the Theatre Antique.

Théâtre Antique d'Orange

The best preserved Roman theater anywhere in the world is in the city of Orange. The theatre antique dominates the town, with its well-preserved stage wall and sculpted sandstone. Restoration began in the 19th century to this building that hosted concerts, plays and political meetings.

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Just down the road from St-Remy-de-Provence, impressive traces of the Roman presence in the South of France can be seen in Glanum. White limestone rocks and olive trees surround a well-preserved Mausoleum.

Vaison-la-Romaine

A 2,000 year old bridge, Pont Romain, survived a massive flooding in 1992. The modern road bridge was swept away by the flooding of the Ouveze river, leaving locals to wonder even further at the spectacular engineering of the Romans.