Top Things to do in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
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Top 10 Ancient Ruins in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
Discover the best top things to do in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France including Le Prieure, Oppidum Des Caisses De Jean Jean, Barrage de Malpasset, Site Archeologique de Glanum, Amphitheatre (les Arenes), Theatre Romain, Roman Theatre of Orange, Forteresse Medievale De Gourdon, Sites Archeologiques de Vaison la Romaine, Forteresse de Mornas.
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1. Le Prieure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Oppidum Des Caisses De Jean Jean
3. Barrage de Malpasset
4. Site Archeologique de Glanum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,405 reviews
At the heart of the magnificent Alpilles mountains, the archaeological site at Glanum features the remains of an important Roman settlement that prospered from the 6th century BC to the third century AD. This fascinating site includes the ruins of both civic and religious edifices and is unique in Provence. Open: > 1st April to 30th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. > 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Closed: > Mondays from 1st October to 31st March. > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 8 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 6,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By 797tomc - Raleigh, United States
This was my 5th time to visit and I have written other rave reviews, so I will just repeat that this is well-worth a visit if you have any interest in Greek/Roman history and ruins. It is also been interesting to see how Glanum has changed and grown over the last 10 years, since discoveries are on-going. My wife's dream is to come work in the ruins for a few months--if anyone at Glanum reads this and wants another volunteer!!!
5. Amphitheatre (les Arenes)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,291 reviews
Reviewed By Solarbearz
We toured the amphitheatre during a recent visit to Arles. First, it was incredibly impressed from the street, being in such good condition considering its age. Entering the amphitheatre we walked through corridors of beautiful hewn stone that took us back to centuries past. We finally entered the arena and took seats in the cool sun to take it all in. It is in such good condition that it is hard to believe it is so old. The best part was knowing that the amphitheatre is still in use. The arena was set up for bull fights which I wish we could have seen. Provençal fighting bulls don’t end up as hamburger, but instead, the bulls become celebrities in their own right and have quite a fan following until they are retired. We were told that when these bulls finally died of old age they were buried standing up and facing the Mediterranean. I’m planning on doing this with with my hubby if I can outlive him. We were lucky to tour the amphitheatre on a cool day in November when the tourist count was extremely low. The only thing better would have been to arrive on a day when a bull fight was scheduled, as I am sure it is a magnificent event in such an historic setting!
6. Theatre Romain
7. Roman Theatre of Orange
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,340 reviews
Built under Emperor Augustus in the 1st century AD, the Roman Theatre of Orange experienced a real rebirth in 2003, transporting visitors back to Imperial Rome. The new tour and the free audioguide in seven languages tell visitors about the shows and social life in the Provencal city during Roman times. In the new projection room, the film, with computer-generated images and reconstructions of shows, retraces the history of the Roman Theatre of Orange.
Reviewed By 71pawelk
Absolutely magnificent! One of the must see places while visiting the region. An excellent examplre of roman architecture and style.
8. Forteresse Medievale De Gourdon
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4.5 based on 314 reviews
Reviewed By Ferranpa - Le Rouret, France
Tiny and beautiful village in the « arrière-pays », the back country. A few shops with local products, cheese, jam, soap and quite a few nice and friendly restaurants. Try la taverne provençale, great family cuisine and a terrific view on the sea and the mountains.
9. Sites Archeologiques de Vaison la Romaine
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4.5 based on 633 reviews
Reviewed By Nortie139 - Ottawa, Canada
How a town undercovered another ancient town. The ruins are in nice shape to show you the outline of the buildings when they were built. Impressive inside this beautiful French town. A great mix of the old and the very old. Worth a visit.
10. Forteresse de Mornas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 539 reviews
Reviewed By L2582AGjustinw - Brighton, United Kingdom
After driving up through a medieval village, you park behind a small church. Then the walk begins! It's extremely steep and winding. I had to stop several times!! Once you reach the fortress it's €5 each to enter. When we went it didn't open until 13.30 although it was listed online at 11.30. You can walk around the fortress and the ramparts and the views over the Rhône and surrounding countryside are stunning. You can even climb onto of the turret which involves a metal ladder. Not for the fainthearted! There's information about the area and the fortress and some rooms have been set up with items from its past. There are picnic benches at the carpark, at places in the walk up and in the fortress itself.
