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ROMAN SIGHTS
1. ARLES
Remnants of Provence's most important Roman settlement can still be seen around
this lovely town (for further details see
Roman Arles
).
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2. VAISON-LA-ROMAINE
Another Roman gem, discovered in 1907 (for further details see
Vaison-la-Romaine
)
.
3. PARC DE LA COLLINE ST-EUTROPE, ORANGE
One of the best preserved theatres from the Roman empire, built during the reign of
Augustus (c.27-25 BC), is the highlight of the Parc de la Colline St-Eutrope. Nearby,
a triumphal arch decorated with relief carvings commemorates Julius Caesar's vic-
tories over Gaul (for further details see
Roman Theatre, Orange
)
.
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4. LES ANTIQUES DE GLANUM
Twin temples, a Roman forum, baths and a fortified gate can be seen at Glanum,
near St-Rémy, which also reveals traces of a 4th-century Greek settlement. Another
triumphal arch (10 BC) marks more Gallic victories (for further details see
St Rémy-
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5. LA TROPHEE DES ALPES
This majestic Roman monument, built from local white stone, was erected in 6 BC
to mark the boundary between Italy and Gaul and to honour Augustus's Gallic con-
quests. Towering over the small village of La Turbie, high above Monte Carlo, with
breathtaking views of the Riviera, it still has the power to impress (for further details
see
La Trophée des Alpes
).
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