Roman Heritage in Provence  Under the influence of Rome, Provence prospered greatly - the towns of Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Orange and Vaison-la-Romaine boast magnificent remains of arenas, amphitheatres, spas, and villas....amongst the best preserved in all France.  There are other spectacular examples of the Roman influence in the area such as the Pont du Gard (left) and the Roman town of Glanum.  We list the best monuments in the area.

Glanum
 

Location: Situated just over 1km south of St Rémy-de-Provence.
General info:  Modest entrance fee of €6.50 per adult with under 18’s free.   Open until 18.30 in season (Apr - Sept incl.), at other times telephone 04 90 92 23 79 for opening hours.
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Description: This is possibly one of the best preserved Roman towns.  Originally built by the Greeks before the birth of Christ, the Romans found the plentiful water flowing off the Alpilles mountains to be perfect for drinking and of course for their baths.  The baths survive today, as well as Roman temples and forums.  There is a visitor centre on the site that explains the history.
Our recommendations: There is no shade so you are recommended to go later in the day in mid-summer to avoid the heat.
For the children: There are plenty of opportunities here for the children to let off steam and to play hide and seek amongst the ruins.  You are free to wander around the site at your leisure.

             - Glanum
             - Orange
             - Le Pont du Gard
             - Vaison-la-Romaine

Also worth a visit are:

             - Arles
             - Nîmes

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