Ancient archaeological sites in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

This collection showcases the diverse archaeological heritage of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, spanning from prehistoric megaliths to Roman landmarks. Highlights include the stone circle at the Little St Bernard Pass and the burial mounds of Tumuli de La Chau. In Lyon, the list features the grand Theatre of Fourvière and the Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls, alongside the early Christian remains of the Saint-Laurent de Choulans basilica and the 13th-century Carthusian ruins in the Sioule valley.

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Ancient Theatre of Fourvière

The Ancient Theatre of Fourvière is a Roman theatre in Lyon, France. It was built on the hill of Fourvière, which is located in the center…

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Cromlech du Petit-Saint-Bernard

A prehistoric megalithic stone circle located at the summit of the Little St Bernard Pass. The monument marks an ancient transit point and dates back to the Iron Age or earlier.

Tumuli de La Chau

A group of three prehistoric burial mounds situated in the commune of Saint-Georges. These ancient earthworks provide evidence of early human settlement and funerary traditions in the Cantal region.

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Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls

The Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls of Lugdunum was part of the Sanctuary of the Three Gauls dedicated to the cult of Rome and Augustus…

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Odeon of Lyon

The Odeon of Lyon is a small ancient Roman theatre near the summit of the Fourvière hill in Lyon, France.

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Basilique funéraire Saint-Laurent de Choulans

Archaeological remains of a 5th-century early Christian funerary basilica discovered near the Fourvière tunnel. The site preserves ancient masonry and sarcophagi, offering insight into early medieval religious practices in Lyon.

Chartreuse du Port-Sainte-Marie

Remains of a Carthusian monastery founded in 1219 in the Sioule valley. The site features the ruins of the church and cloister, which were abandoned and partially dismantled after the French Revolution.