b'ANCIENT & CLASSICALTHE ROMANS IN PROVENCE Scan here for the full PROVINCIA NOSTRA itinerary29 AugustHistorical Background5 September 2025 The French region of Provence takes its name from the Latin Provincia. The 8 days Romans established their first territory north of the Alps in 125 BC. Officially Expert Historian: it was the provincia of Gallia Narbonensis, but it became known as just the Province, 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 Activity Level: 2 founded, including Arles and Nimes. The locals rapidly adopted Roman culture and were seen as more civilised than those living in northern, or Some of the finest remains of the Romanlong-haired Gaul. The Province produced famous writers, including the Empire are to be found in the beautifulorator Favorinus, and possibly the great Latin historian Tacitus, as well as landscape of Provence. During thismany Roman Senators and the emperors Antoninus Pius (138161 AD) and comprehensive archaeological tour weCarus (282283 AD). The towns of this peaceful and wealthy province explore Nimes, with its amphitheatre,flourished and have left us some of the most spectacular and evocative Gate of Augustus, enigmatic tower (thearchaeological remains in the whole empire.Tour Magne), and wonderfully preserved temple (the Maison Carre), and nearby Arles, which boasts an equally impressive amphitheatre, as well as a theatre, the Baths of Constantine, and the superb museum of antiquities. We see the public face of Roman power in the triumphal Arch at Orange and the Pont-du-Gard aqueduct, and private life in the homes and funeral monuments at Glanum (St.-Remy-de-Provence) and Vaison-la-Romaine.During a relaxed paced holiday based in the lovely city of Nimes, the Rome of France, each day we will drive to a different Roman site to explore its archaeological remains on foot with frequent stops to interpret the history and enjoy our historians vignettes.Day 1Fly London Heathrow to Marseille or make your own arrangementsto join the tour at the hotel Travel to Nimes Welcome dinner (D)Day 2 Full day in Nimes incl amphitheatre, Tour Magne, Porte dAuguste,Temple of Diana, Maison Carre (B,D)Day 3 Vaison-La-Romaine (Puymin) district: theatre, shops, the Nymphea, SanctuairePortiques, House with the wreathed Apollo, RomanBridge (B,D)Day 4 Arles: Amphitheatre, theatre, Baths of Constantine, archaeological museum (B,D)Day 5 Ambrussum: Pont Ambroix, Roman bridge, museum and archaeological ESSENTIALS excavations Lunch in Aigues-Mortes, explore town (B,D)Day 6Pont du Gard and Orange: Pont du Gard aqueduct Orange: Triumphal4-star hotels, meals as indicated,Arch, Thtre Antique dOrange (B)drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Day 7Les Antiques/Glanum and Saint-Remy Glanum: Les Antiques,tour manager and expert historianmausoleum, arch Saint-Remy for lunch (B,D)throughout, all internal travel, Day 8Fly Marseille to London Heathrow or extend your stay in France (B)optional travel from UK.www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 75926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 7 22/08/2025 13:34'