Alauna
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.Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: archaeological site in Valognes, France
- Also known as: “Alauna, France”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Ancient Baths of Alauna and Ancient theater of Alauna.
Ancient Baths of Alauna
Photo: Crochet.david, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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. Ancient Baths of Alauna is situated 290 metres north of Alauna.
Ancient theater of Alauna
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
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 560 metres east of Alauna.
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Victoire de Valognes
Church
Photo: HaguardDuNord, CC BY 3.0.
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Victoire de Valognes is a church, which is situated 440 metres southeast of Alauna.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Huberville and Sortosville.
Huberville
Village
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Huberville is a commune in the Manche department in north-western France.
Sortosville
Village
Photo: Xfigpower, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Sortosville is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France. Sortosville is situated 3 km southeast of Alauna.
Tamerville
Village
Photo: Xfigpower, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 Alauna.
Alauna
- Categories: archaeological site, tourism, and historic site
- Location: Valognes, Arrondissement of Cherbourg, Manche, Normandy, France, Europe
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Latitude
49.50461° or 49° 30′ 17″ northLongitude
-1.45408° or 1° 27′ 15″ westOpen location code
8CXWGG3W+R9OpenStreetMap ID
node 9551935784OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q109263661
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In Other Languages
“Alauna” goes by many names.
- French: “Alauna (Valognes)”
- French: “Alauna”
- French: “site archéologique d’Alleaume”
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Highlights include Le Centre Equestre de Valognes and Place Croix Cassot.
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