Thermae of Saint-Saloine

Saintes, France

Located in the town of Saintes, the thermal baths of Saint-Saloine are the remains of a Roman spa establishment created in the 1st century AD. Located in an outlying district of the town, like from the amphitheater, the remains classified as Historical Monuments still reveal to visitors sections of the walls of the old caldarium, stones from the Saint-Saloine church, a later building abandoned in the 16th century.

The site, which bears witness to the daily life of the inhabitants of Saintes under Antiquity, also unveiled during archaeological excavations many ancient and medieval sarcophagi, meaning that the place was subsequently transformed into a necropolis.

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Founded: 1st century AD
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in France
Historical period: Roman Gaul (France)

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Nathie DEN (13 months ago)
I didn't know the place, I went there following a Facebook post. Great find. And it's free.
Chantal Noe (14 months ago)
Visited during heritage days in 30 degree weather and with lots of people. Remarkable speaker for the clarity of her presentation, the modulations of her voice, the hypotheses considered and never acquired. Lots of work and humility. Well done and many thanks. All that remains is to have excavations planned to be able to go further and discover the importance of Mediolanum in its entirety. Thanks again.
Fabien de Silvestre (14 months ago)
A place to see, a little secret because not highlighted. We also benefit from a perspective on the St Vivien church.
S S (18 months ago)
Ruins in good condition in a clean park. Unfortunately the information sheet was missing. 2 gates allow access: one continuing into the street (the indicated access ends in front of the gates) and the second wider opposite the cemetery
Poppy Mills (2 years ago)
Beautiful! We came for the viva saintes festival and the baths were all lit up so it looked incredible!! 360° views of saintes and a gorgeous sunset. Saintes is a beautiful town in the morning, afternoon and night. If you haven’t been before I couldn’t recommend it more!
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