Roman Sites & Museums in Grand Est
This page about the Roman archaeology of the Grand Est region of France is part of our Guide to Exploring the Roman World (also our France Travel Guide). The guide is produced by Thomas Dowson, an archaeologist and the founder of Archaeology Travel, who also lived in France for ten years, along with contributions by other authors and researchers on this website. Read more about the authors and this website.
The page was last checked and/or updated on 19 December 2023.
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This page provides information and visitor details for the best Gallo-Roman and Roman sites and museums to see in the France. Follow the links below for the same in the other regions of France. Or take a look at our choice 25 Must See Roman Sites in France; a good starting point for first time visitors to France or Roman archaeology in France. We have also created an Interactive Map of Roman Sites & Museums in France.
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Roman Sites in Grand Est
European Archaeological Park of Bliesbruck-Reinheim
The German-French border between Gersheim (Saarland) and Bliesbruck (Moselle) has a wonderful concentration of Iron Age and Roman archaeological sites. Consequently the European Archaeological Park of Bliesbruck-Reinheim is a cross-border venture between the two countries. The park is well set up for visitors. On view are excavations and reconstructions of Iron Age and Roman villages, an Iron Age tomb and a Roman villa.
Porte de Mars
At 32 metres wide the Porte de Mars in Reims is one of the largest known triumphal arches in the Roman world. This was one of four, and excavations at the other sites suggest they were all just as big. The style of the arch and the iconography suggest it was built in the late 2nd century AD – the last period of grand public building projects in the early Empire. Situated on a large traffic island, the structure looks impressive from a distance. Closer inspection , however, reveals it the decoration and finer detail has not weathered well.
Museums With Roman Collections in Grand Est
Interactive Map of Roman Sites & Museums in Eastern France
You can do at least two things with the following interactive map. First, by switching the display of the map to satellite mode (you can uncheck ‘labels’ to get a clutter free map), you can get a street view of most of the sites. Simply click and drag the yellow pegman (lower right) onto the map and drop it on a blue line or dot to get street-view at that point.
Second, you can also use the markers on the map to save that site or museum to your itinerary. Click on a marker to see the site’s information box. If you are logged in you will see the option to add that place to your itineraries and travel lists. Login or register to use these features.
Roman Sites & Museums in Grand Est
