Ancient Baths of Alauna
The ancient baths of Alauna are a Gallo-Roman thermal complex located in the French commune of Valognes in the north of Manche. North of the ancient city of Alauna, now covered by pastures and hedgerows of the Norman bocage in the 21st century, the baths are situated near a road considered the cardo maximus.Photo: Crochet.david, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: archaeological site in Alleaume, France
- Also known as: “Roman baths of Alauna”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Alauna and Église Notre-Dame d’Alleaume.
Alauna
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Alauna is a Gallo-Roman town, whose remains are located in the former commune of Alleaume in Valognes, France. Alauna, situated in the northern region of the Cotentin Peninsula, appears to have been established during the reign of Augustus. Alauna is situated 290 metres south of Ancient Baths of Alauna.
Église Notre-Dame d’Alleaume
Church
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Église Notre-Dame d’Alleaume is a church, which is situated 480 metres northwest of Ancient Baths of Alauna.
Ancient theater of Alauna
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The ancient theater of Alauna is a Roman-era structure located in the French commune of Valognes, in the department of Manche. The monument features a plan that deviates from the classical Roman theater design by incorporating an arena, thus accommodating a range of performances. Ancient theater of Alauna is situated 660 metres east of Ancient Baths of Alauna.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Huberville and Tamerville.
Huberville
Village
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Huberville is a commune in the Manche department in north-western France.
Tamerville
Village
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Tamerville is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France. The Manoir de Bellauney, a chateau dating back to the 15th century, is now a hotel. Tamerville is situated 3 km north of Ancient Baths of Alauna.
Sortosville
Village
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Sortosville is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France. Sortosville is situated 3½ km southeast of Ancient Baths of Alauna.
Ancient Baths of Alauna
- Categories: archaeological site, tourism, and historic site
- Location: Valognes, Arrondissement of Cherbourg, Manche, Normandy, France, Europe
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Latitude
49.50714° or 49° 30′ 26″ northLongitude
-1.45521° or 1° 27′ 19″ westOpen location code
8CXWGG4V+VWOpenStreetMap ID
node 6578513281OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q2830711
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In Other Languages
“Ancient Baths of Alauna” goes by many names.
- French: “thermes antiques d’Alauna”
- French: “Thermes antiques d’Alauna”
- French: “thermes gallo-romains d’Alleaume”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Le Centre Equestre de Valognes and Abbaye Notre-Dame de Protection.
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