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Ancient ruins are part of the modern city of VaisonRomaine Craig Larson
Not far from the famous French wine growing region of Chateauneuf-du-Pape is the fascinating town of Vaison-Romaine. Here, alongside modern buildings, restaurants and shops, you will find some of the best preserved Gallo-Roman ruins in France.
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Excavated in the first decades of the 20th Century, residents live side by side with the ancient walkways of this beautifully preserved area. Visitors can meander along the tree lined streets and admire the intricate mosaic floors that once graced the villas of wealthy Roman merchants. View the beautiful statues and image yourself in the busy market square from centuries past. Walk up to the Roman Theatre, where audiences of up to 6000 would be entertained in Roman time and which is still in use today.
The museum features fascinating artifacts from simple household objects to intricate marble statues and 3D replicas of some of the structures. Stop for a bite to eat at one of the many cafes in the Place Montfort, do a little shopping on the pedestrian 'La Grand Rue" which leads down to the river Ouveze and the famous Roman Bridge. Built in the late 1st Century AD, this amazing stone bridge is still in use today and leads to the http://www.examiner.com/article/vaison-romaine-time-travel-the-heart-of-provence
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steep, Medieval city on the opposite side of the river. This more 'modern' part of the town is a built in typical style of the area with the Castle perched upon the rocky top of the city, overlooking the valley below. The town of Vaison-Romaine is an illuminating way to time travel from the 1st Century AD world of the Romans straight to a a glass of local wine from a recent vintage, all in one beautiful visit.
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Ancient ruins are part of the modern city of Vaison- Romaine. Craig Larson. View all 7 ... of the Romans straight to a a glass of local wine. from a recent vintage, all in one beautiful visit. Hilarie Larson. San Diego Wine Travel Examiner. Page 3 of 3. Vaison-Romaine - time travel in the heart of Provence | Examiner.com.pdf.