Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Fréjus
Sights
C3
C2
Sleeping
3
L'Aréna
B3
Eating
B3
B3
Musée Archéologique
(place Calvini; adult/child €2/free)
The small but fascinating Musée Archéologique fea-
tures treasures unearthed in and around Fréjus, from everyday objects (including many
pottery items - Fréjus was an important production centre in Roman times) to rare finds
such as a double-faced marble statue of Hermes, a head of Jupiter and a stunning 3rd-cen-
tury mosaic depicting a leopard.
ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM
Roman Ruins
Fréjus' Roman ruins are not as well preserved as those found in Arles or Orange, but their
abundance bears witness to the importance of Forum Julii, with its strategic location on
Via Aurelia and its port. The best way to appreciate this heritage is to join the
guided
tours
(adult/child €6/free)
run by the
tourist office
( 04 94 51 83 83;
www.frejus.fr
;
249 rue Jean Jaurès; 9.30am-noon & 2-6pm Mon-Sat)
.
At the southeastern edge of the old city is the 3rd-century Porte d'Orée, the only re-
maining arcade of monumental Roman thermal baths. North of the old town are the ruins
of a Théâtre Romain. Part of the stage and the theatre's outer walls are all that remain.
Similarly, crumbling outer walls are all that are left of the 1st-century
arènes
(amphi-
theatre), which once sat 10,000 and has now been entirely renovated as a modern outdoor
venue.
ROMAN SITES
