b'CAESAR IN FRANCE THE ROMANS IN PROVENCEScan hereScan here THE BATTLE FOR GAUL for the fullPROVINCIA NOSTRA for the full itinerary itinerary511 July 2025 Historical Background 29 AugustHistorical Background7 days I came, I saw, I conquered. There can be few campaigns conducted by Julius5 September 2025Caesar that reflect the sober truth of this, somewhat overused, saying. TheThe French region of Provence takes its name from the Latin Provincia. The Expert Historian: Gallic Wars (58-50 BC) were a ferocious and bloodthirsty series of conflicts8 days Romans established their first territory north of the Alps in 125 BC. Officially Dr Andy Fear across wide tracts of France (and included the invasion of Britain in 55 BC).Expert Historian: it was the provincia of Gallia Narbonensis, but it became known as just the Activity Level: 2 Compared to the Roman Empire the tribes of Gaul were an ancient andProvince, hence Provence. From here Julius Caesar conquered the rest of Dr Harry Sidebottom Gaul (58-52 BC). Several colonies of veterans from the Roman legions were well-established presence in what is now modern France. Conflict betweenActivity Level: 2 founded, including Arles and Nimes. The locals rapidly adopted Roman Gallic tribes and Rome was nothing new but what precipitated the warsculture and were seen as more civilised than those living in northern, or This tour explores the dramatic battle forwere a series of tribal migrations into the area from 58 BC which threatened Gaul from one of the UKs leading Romanthe integrity of the Empires natural border on the Rhine. Caesar resolved toSome of the finest remains of the Romanlong-haired Gaul. The Province produced famous writers, including the specialists. Starting in Lyon (Romanconquer all of Gaul and after a Roman defeat at Gergovia Gallic resistanceEmpire are to be found in the beautifulorator Favorinus, and possibly the great Latin historian Tacitus, as well Lugdunum) we visit the amazing theatrewas eventually crushed at Alesia (52 BC). The Gallic chief Vercingetorix finallylandscape of Provence. During thisas many Roman Senators and the emperors Antoninus Pius (138161 AD) and museum and gain an appreciation ofsurrendered but not before tens of thousands of the population had beencomprehensive archaeological tour weand Carus (282283 AD). The towns of this peaceful and wealthy province the cultural sophistication of the prosperouskilled or starved to death. The tribes had put up a spirited and desperateexplore Nimes, with its amphitheatre,flourished and have left us some of the most spectacular and evocative capital of Roman Gaul. We then move to theresistance but were no match for Romes sophisticated military discipline andGate of Augustus, enigmatic tower (thearchaeological remains in the whole empire.battle site of Gergoviascene of a Romansteely determination. Rome had secured her natural border with the RhineTour Magne), and wonderfully preserved defeatthen the beautiful city of Clermontand the rich potential of Gauls land were hers for the taking. temple (the Maison Carre), and nearby Ferrand and the unusual temple of MercuryArles, which boasts an equally impressive atop nearby Puy de Dme. Moving northamphitheatre, as well as a theatre, the Baths we enjoy the amazing Gallic settlement ofof Constantine, and the superb museum of Bibracte and learn about the lives of theantiquities. We see the public face of Roman post-bellum population who adapted thepower in the triumphal Arch at Orange and Roman way of life, the Gallo-Romans. Nearbythe Pont-du-Gard aqueduct, and private life is the site of an early Roman victory in the wars against the Helvetii. At Alesia we visitin the homes and funeral monuments at the site of the most dramatic and climacticGlanum (St.-Remy-de-Provence) and Vaison battles of the wars when Caesar laid siege toLa Romaine.the town by building an enormous dual lineDuring a relaxed paced holiday based in the of fortifications to hem his opponent in. Thelovely city of Nimes, the Rome of France, excellent museum here describes this dramaeach day we will drive to a different Roman and has incredibly realistic reconstructionssite to explore its archaeological remains of these circumvallations. The nearby statueon foot with frequent stops to interpret the of Vercingetorix adds a special sense ofhistory and enjoy our historians vignettes.poignancy to the site.Day 1 Fly London Heathrow to Marseille or make your own arrangementsto join the tour at the hotel. Travel to Nimes. Welcome dinner. (D)Day 1 Fly London to Lyon or make your own arrangements to join the tourDay 2 Full day in Nimes incl. amphitheatre, Tour Magne, Porte dAuguste, at the hotel. Visit Lugdunum Museum and Roman Theatres atTemple of Diana, Maison Carre. (B,D) Lyon-Fouvire. Hotel in Lyon1 night. (D) Day 3 Vaison La Romaine (Puymin) district: theatre, shops, the Nymphea, Day 2 Chaponost aqueducts; Gergovia Museum and battle site. Hotel inSanctuairePortiques, House with the wreathed Apollo, Roman Clermont Ferrand1 night. (B,D) Bridge. (B,D)Day 3 Drive to Puy de Dome - Temple of Mercury (via cog railway). Hotel inDay 4 Arles: Amphitheatre, theatre, Baths of Constantine, archaeologicalAutun1 night. (B,D) museum. (B,D)Day 4 Walk to Autun Roman Theatre; drive to Bibracteand visit site and museum.Day 5 Ambrussum: Pont Ambroix, Roman bridge, museum and archaeologicalHotel in Dijon2 nights. (B,D) excavations. Lunch in Aigues-Mortes, explore town. (B,D)ESSENTIALS Day 5 Drive to Alesia Museum and site (including Vercingetorix statue);ESSENTIALS Day 6 . Pont du Gard and Orange: Pont du Gard aqueduct. Orange: Triumphal4-star hotels, meals as indicated, drive Alesia to Chtillon-sur-Seine to view the Tomb de Vix treasure.4-star hotels, meals as indicated,Arch, Thtre Antique dOrange. (B).drinks with dinner, all entrance fees, Return to Dijon. (B,D) drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Day 7 Les Antiques/Glanum and Saint-Remy. Glanum: Les Antiques,tour manager and expert historianDay 6 . Visit Dijon Archaeological Museum and Les Bolards museum and site.tour manager and expert historianmausoleum, arch. Saint-Remy for lunch. (B,D)throughout, all internal travel,Drive to Lyon. Hotel in Lyon1 night. (B,D) throughout, all internal travel, Day 8 . Fly Marseille to London Heathrow or extend your stay in France. (B)Day 7 Free time in Lyon. Fly Lyon to London or extend your stay in France. 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