Forum of Vieux-la-Romaine
The Gallo-Roman forum of Vieux-la-Romaine belongs to the archaeological site of the ancient Aregenua, situated approximately 11 km south of Caen. As a symbol of a Roman city in Gallia Lugdunensis, the forum in Lyon was a key site showcasing the process of Romanization.Photo: Pradigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: archaeological site in France
- Also known as: “Forum de Vieux-la-Romaine”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include House with the Grand Peristyle in Vieux-la-Romaine and Vieux-la-Romaine Archaeological Museum.
House with the Grand Peristyle in Vieux-la-Romaine
Photo: Ikmo-ned, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The House with the Grand Peristyle, erroneously designated the Villa with the Grand Peristyle, is also known as the domus of Lower Vieux. It is a Gallo-Roman domus located within the archaeological site of Vieux-la-Romaine, the ancient Aregenua, approximately 15 kilometers south of Caen.
Vieux-la-Romaine Archaeological Museum
Museum
Photo: Le Commissaire, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Vieux-la-Romaine Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum located in the municipality of Vieux. It was inaugurated on 21 February 2002. The museum is situated near the remains of the Roman city of Aregenua, the capital of the civitas of the Viducasses. Vieux-la-Romaine Archaeological Museum is situated 260 metres northeast of Forum of Vieux-la-Romaine.
Vieux-la-Romaine
Photo: Ikmo-ned, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Vieux-la-Romaine is situated 240 metres northeast of Forum of Vieux-la-Romaine.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Feuguerolles-Bully and Maltot.
Feuguerolles-Bully
Village
Photo: Entomolo, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Feuguerolles-Bully is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region of northwestern France.
Maltot
Village
Photo: Roi.dagobert, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Maltot is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. Maltot is situated 3 km north of Forum of Vieux-la-Romaine.
Esquay-Notre-Dame
Village
Photo: Roi.dagobert, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Esquay-Notre-Dame is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. Esquay-Notre-Dame is situated 3 km west of Forum of Vieux-la-Romaine.
Forum of Vieux-la-Romaine
- Categories: forum, archaeological site, ancient Roman structure, tourism, and historic site
- Location: Vieux, Arrondissement of Caen, Calvados, Normandy, France, Europe
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Latitude
49.10465° or 49° 6′ 17″ northLongitude
-0.43214° or 0° 25′ 56″ westOpen location code
8CXX4H39+V4OpenStreetMap ID
way 206880883OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q88387281
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In Other Languages
“Forum of Vieux-la-Romaine” goes by many names.
- French: “Forum de Vieux-la-Romaine”
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Highlights include Salle Saint-Laurent and U-shaped courtyard house in Vieux-la-Romaine.
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