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Image for Arc de Triomphe - Peyrou - Montpellier, Franceview gallery

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Monuments Historiques FrançaisArc de Triomphe - Peyrou - Montpellier, France

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[FR] Arc de Triomphe dédié à la gloire de Louis XIV, à Montpellier. [ENG] "Arc de Triomphe" dedicated to the glory of Louis XIV, in Montpellier.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Chris777

location: France

date approved: 8/24/2008

last visited: 1/8/2013

Image for Pont romain d'Ambrussum (Pont Ambroix) - Villetelle, Franceview gallery

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Ancient Roman CivilizationPont romain d'Ambrussum (Pont Ambroix) - Villetelle, France

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[FR] Le pont d'Ambrussum est un ouvrage permettant le franchissement du Vidourle, le long de la Via Domitia.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Chris777

location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

date approved: 8/15/2008

last visited: 8/3/2008

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Monuments Historiques FrançaisRemparts - Aigues-Mortes

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[FR] Au cœur de la Camargue, entre plages et vignobles, arpentez la cité de saint Louis et ses remparts. [EN] The 1,650 meters of city walls were built in two phases.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: France

date approved: 5/26/2010

last visited: 7/2/2008

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Ancient Roman CivilizationTemple de Diane - Nimes

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The Temple of Diana was part of the Roman sanctuary consisting of a set of buildings close to the Nemausus spring and whose remnants were found in about 1739 during works in the area.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

date approved: 10/21/2007

last visited: never

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World Heritage SitesCanal du Midi (France)

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The Canal du Midi, exceptional engineering work built in and 1667-1694, is a 240 km long canal in the south of France that connects the Garonne River to the Étang de Thau on the Mediterranean...

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team

location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

date approved: 6/8/2009

last visited: 3/29/2012

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Ancient Roman CivilizationSanctuaire de la Fontaine - Nimes

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The visitor who contemplates the marvelous Jardin de la Fontaine is not immediately aware of its importance in Antiquity, being distracted by the classical architectural style of the present park.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

date approved: 10/21/2007

last visited: never

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Ancient Roman CivilizationPorte de France - Colonia Nemausus (Nimes)

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The Porte de France, (or Porte d’Espagne) has a single arch topped by a blind gallery decorated with Tuscan pilasters. In Antiquity, it was flanked by two circular towers.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

date approved: 10/21/2007

last visited: 6/16/2010

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Ancient Roman CivilizationThe Tour Magne of Colonia Nemausus (Nimes)

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The “Tour Magne”, otherwise known as the “Grande Tour”, is the only tower from the original town built by Augustus to be still standing.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

date approved: 10/7/2007

last visited: 6/17/2008

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Ancient Roman CivilizationLa Maison Carré, Nîmes - France

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The Maison Carrée at Nîmes in southern France, is one of the best preserved temples to be found anywhere in the territory of the former Roman Empire.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra

location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

date approved: 11/20/2006

last visited: 9/3/2012

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Monuments Historiques FrançaisMaison Carré, Nimes, France

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The Maison Carrée at Nîmes in southern France, is one of the best preserved temples to be found anywhere in the territory of the former Roman Empire.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra

location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

date approved: 7/4/2011

last visited: 9/3/2012

Image for The Roman Amphitheater of Colonia Nemausus (Nimes)view gallery

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Ancient Roman CivilizationThe Roman Amphitheater of Colonia Nemausus (Nimes)

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The construction of the “Arènes” undoubtedly dates back to the end of the 1st century AD, when the town was still part of the Roman Empire.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

date approved: 10/7/2007

last visited: 8/6/2012

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Ancient Roman CivilizationThe Castellum - Nimes

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This circular distribution tank (5.90 m in diameter, 1.40 m deep) carved in the rock was the point of departure for lead pipes that took water to public fountains and the various parts of the town.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

date approved: 10/21/2007

last visited: never

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Ancient Roman CivilizationArcheology Museum - Nimes

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Iron age and Gallo-Roman collections are dominant in this museum, with a host of everyday objects, including sigillated ceramics, bronze tableware, lamps, toilet and dress accessories and items related to various craft activities.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

date approved: 10/20/2007

last visited: never

Image for Porte Auguste - Colonia Nemausus (Nimes)view gallery

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Ancient Roman CivilizationPorte Auguste - Colonia Nemausus (Nimes)

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The Porte d'Auguste (or Porte d'Arles) was one of the main gates, where the Domitian Way entered the Roman town of Colonia Nemausus.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

date approved: 10/21/2007

last visited: never

Image for Eglise fortifiée - Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Franceview gallery

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Monuments Historiques FrançaisEglise fortifiée - Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France

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[FR] Eglise fortifiée datant du IX-XIIe siècles dans la ville des Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, en Camargue. [ENG] Fortified church dating from the IX-XII centuries in the town of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Chris777

location: France

date approved: 8/27/2008

last visited: 8/25/2012

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Ancient Roman CivilizationMusee de l'Arles antique

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The museum, inaugurated in 1995, contains all the archeological artefacts found in Arles.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

date approved: 10/21/2007

last visited: never

Image for Roman Circus of Colonia Iulia Paterna Arelatensium Sextanorum (Arles)view gallery

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Ancient Roman CivilizationRoman Circus of Colonia Iulia Paterna Arelatensium Sextanorum (Arles)

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The colossal dimensions of this race track allowed 20,000 people to watch the chariot races foreshadowing the rise of modern day Formula 1.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

date approved: 10/21/2007

last visited: 8/5/2008

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Ancient Roman CivilizationRoman Exedra at the Arlaten Museum (Arles)

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[FR] Une exèdre romaine, mise à jour par J. Formigé en 1908, est visible dans la cour du musée. [EN] The courtyard of the museum contains an ancient Roman temple, probably attached to the Forum.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

date approved: 3/4/2008

last visited: never

Image for Roman Forum of Arelate (Arles)view gallery

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Ancient Roman CivilizationRoman Forum of Arelate (Arles)

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[FR] Le forum d’Arles est la première grande réalisation urbaine vers 30-20 av. J.-C. de la colonie romaine fondée en 46 av. J.-C. pour remercier Arelate de son soutien à César. [EN] The forum was the first major city building built between 30-20 BC.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

date approved: 3/4/2008

last visited: 9/13/2008

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Ancient Roman CivilizationThe Thermae of Constantine - Arles

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The remains here are part of a vast group of buildings dating from the 4th century.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

date approved: 10/21/2007

last visited: 8/5/2008

Image for Roman Obelisk - Arlesview gallery

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Ancient Roman CivilizationRoman Obelisk - Arles

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The obelisk which originally stood on the "spina" of the Roman circus of Arles now stands in the center of the Place de la Republique.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

date approved: 10/6/2007

last visited: 8/5/2008

Image for Roman Theatre of Colonia Iulia Paterna Arelatensium Sextanorum (Arles)view gallery

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Ancient Roman CivilizationRoman Theatre of Colonia Iulia Paterna Arelatensium Sextanorum (Arles)

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The Theater was built during the reign of the Emperor Augustus, at the end of the 1st century BC and was regularly used for plays, mime, pantomime.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

date approved: 10/21/2007

last visited: 8/25/2012

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World Heritage SitesArles and his Roman Monuments

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Arles is a lovely town in the south of France. The traces of Roman civilizations, like the Arena, are among the best preserved in Europe.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra

location: France

date approved: 10/25/2006

last visited: 8/25/2012

Image for The Roman Amphitheater of Colonia Iulia Paterna Arelatensium Sextanorum (Arles)view gallery

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Ancient Roman CivilizationThe Roman Amphitheater of Colonia Iulia Paterna Arelatensium Sextanorum (Arles)

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The Amphitheater was built on the North side of the hill of Arles known as "L'Hauture" around the year 90 AD to hold an audience of 20,000 people.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

date approved: 10/21/2007

last visited: 5/8/2008

Image for Pont du Gard Aqueduct Segmentview gallery

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Ancient Roman CivilizationPont du Gard Aqueduct Segment

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The further remains of the Roman aqueduct on either side of the Pont du Gard are visible at several places. This location is on the left bank.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache

location: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

date approved: 10/7/2007

last visited: 8/6/2010

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