Like many amphitheatres of the Roman Empire, that of Saintes was located on the outskirts of the ancient city in a chosen and developed site: the "valley of the Arenas". Thanks to a favorable topography, the builders were exempted from part of their work, the amphitheater taking support on the slope of the valley. This elliptical monument, with imposing dimensions (126 meters long and 102 meters wide), allowed to accommodate several thousand spectators around bloody and violent performances such as gladiator fights (munera) or animal hunts (venationes).
The construction site of the century
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Arènes gallo-romaines
20 Rue Lacurie, 17100 Saintes, France, Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Started in March 2022, the extensive restoration of the amphitheater is on hiatus until autumn 2026. The opportunity to rediscover the site and learn more about the project: from preventive excavations to the restoration of the two gates, including the protection of animal and plant species.
Further information: 05 46 97 73 85 – arenes@ville-saintes.fr
Informations
Arènes gallo-romaines
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Localisation
20 Rue Lacurie, 17100 Saintes, France, Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
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Accès
Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking Suitable for children
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Téléphone
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À propos
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