Cargo from all over the Empire travelled along the Rhône to Avignon, Tarascan, Arles, and beyond. #2 Roman ArlesĪrles was a critical Rhône River trading centre during the Roman era. You will discover Roman columns in odd places, the remains of ancient roads, baths, temples and more. However, Frédéric and his team bring history into view. The Roman town is hard to imagine as most traces have been removed, buried or reused. The company offers walking tours in French, English, German, and Italian, helping you understand the first Roman city in Provence.
Over the years, they have unearthed Roman pottery, statues, funeral urns, drainage systems and stretches of road.ĭans les Rues D’Aquae Sextiae – Aix Antique is a tour created by Frédéric Paul of Le Visible est Invisible. Read more about unearthing the treasures of Aix-en-Provence in this city guide.īefore most civic projects and road construction in Aix-en-Provence, the archaeologists arrive ahead of the bulldozers. The remains of these ancient pools are visible at the Thermes Sextius spa. These springs supplied warm water for the Roman thermal baths. Strategically located, this new city had access to natural water sources (les Etuves and les Bagniers). These water sources supported the growing population of Aquae Sextiae and are the reason that Aix-en-Provence is known as the “City of Water.” Established in 122 BC, a community named Aquae Sextiae paid tribute to respected Roman consul Caius Sextius Calvinus. So, Entremont, the oppidum established by the Salyens, a Celtic-Ligurian tribe (180-170 BC), was abandoned for accessible water sources. The Romans understood the need for freshwater for a settlement to thrive and survive. Below we highlight five (5) top places for evidence of the Roman era.
Visible traces of Roman history weave throughout Provence, which is one of many reasons to visit the region.
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