Lyon and the Alps
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1. Théâtre Romain
Measuring 143 yards across, the Théâtre Romain is one of the largest in Gaul. It held 13,000 spectators and is only slightly smaller than Rome's Theater of Marcellus. Rubble buried Vienne's theater until 1922; excavation has uncovered 46 rows of seats, some marble flooring, and the frieze on the stage.
7 rue du Cirque, Vienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 38200, France04–74–53–70–10Sight Details
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2. Cité Gallo-Romaine de St-Romain-en-Gal
Across the Rhône from the town center is the excavated Cité Gallo-Romaine, covering several acres. Here you can find villas, houses, workshops, public baths, and roads, all built by the Romans. Views of the site can be had from the stunning glassed-in museum, which houses temporary exhibitions, mosaics excavated at the site, a boutique, and a pleasantly bright café.
Rte. Départementale 502, Saint-Romain-en-Gal, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69560, France04–74–53–74–01Sight Details
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3. Jardin Archéologique
Vieux LyonInside this garden are the excavated ruins of two churches that succeeded one another. The foundations of the churches were unearthed during a time when apartment buildings—constructed here after churches had been destroyed during the Revolution—were being demolished. One arch forms part of the ornamentation in the garden.
Rue de la Bombarde, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69005, France -
4. Pont Romain
This exceptional example of a Roman bridge, built over the Escoutay River, is well worth the mile walk from the town center. Typical of the second century Roman style, with central portions dating from the second or third century, the bridge was reinforced in medieval times. The 330-foot long structure retains 11 of its original 12 or 13 arches and was part of a Roman road built to carry wine and salt through the region. For intrepid sightseers, the Chapelle Saint-Ostian is about a half-mile up the road.
Le Pont Romain, Viviers, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 07220, France -
5. Roman Gateway
The last vestige of the city's sizable Roman baths is a Roman gateway decorated with delicate friezes.
Rue Chantelouve, Vienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 38200, France -
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6. Temple d'Auguste et de Livie
The remains of the Temple d'Auguste et de Livie, accessible via Place St-Paul and Rue Clémentine, probably date in part from Vienne's earliest Roman settlements (1st century BC). The Corinthian columns were walled in during the 11th century, when the temple was used as a church; in 1833 Prosper Mérimée intervened to have the temple restored.
Pl. du Palais, Vienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 38200, France -
7. Théâtres Romains
FourvièreTwo ruined, semicircular, Roman-built theaters are tucked into the hillside, just down from the summit of Fourvière. The Grand Théâtre, the oldest Roman theater in France, was built in 15 BC to seat 10,000. The smaller Odéon, with its geometric flooring, was designed for music and poetry performances.
Colline Fourvière, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69005, FranceSight Details
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