Fréjus Roman Aqueduct, Fréjus, France

The aqueduct of Fréjus was built in the middle of the first century after the ramparts were in place. It functioned for 450 years until the 5th century. It is 42 km long, with a difference in altitude between the highest spring of Neïssoun and the castellum aquae in the city of 481 m. The aqueduct runs mostly in a covered conduit for 36.4 km and for 1.8 km on bridges and 500 m on walls. Large parts of the aqueduct are still well preserved.

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Charlie Gordon (6 months ago)
Cool Roman arena remains revitalised into a modern arena for everyday use - do t expect it to feel ancient, it’s a bit concrete heavy but clever all the same

Martijn de Graaf (8 months ago)
It’s okay. I don’t know if I like that they rebuilt it with concrete blocks. But it’s cool that it’s being used for special events.

Travelling Hopper (15 months ago)
With Tickets, A walking and informative tour ( by yourself ) take you from historical Roman remain of arena to Morden under construction arena ( work stopped ). Only 5 minutes from old town of Fréjus by feet. You will find a toilet ( outside of arena) park with parking space as well and a restaurant outside.

Keith Stapleton (17 months ago)
Amazing Roman ruin. Convenient location near amenities in beautiful old town Fresjus.

Artem Khodjaev (17 months ago)
Little remains of what this arena once was. The local authorities had the idea to complement what old walls there still stood with modern concrete. Deserves a 20 min stop over, nothing more

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