Things to see and do Gennes-Val De Loire

Gennes was an important Gallo-Roman city because of its privileged position on the Loire and trade routes. There are still many remains of this period, more or less well preserved, of which the most remarkable is the amphitheatre of Mazerolles. Considered the largest Gallo-Roman amphitheatre in the west, it could accommodate up to 5,000 spectators. Its construction is original: on the hillside, the cellars of the arena were dug; only the podium and the surrounding wall were built. During the Empire, the theatre organised the circus games, which saw gladiators and animals confront each other, but also naumachia (water fights) thanks to a machinery that allowed to flood the arena. One of its main characteristics is its perfectly preserved terracotta drainage pavement. This amphitheatre and other remains discovered - baths, temples, aqueduct, habitat - were part of a vast Gallo-Roman complex built at the end of the 1st century AD and used until the beginning of the 3rd century. Finally, an area of habitat has recently been revealed during an archaeological diagnosis that completes the observations already established. For the time being, the researchers hypothesize that Gennes would have been a large sanctuary in a rural area and a place of conciliation before the conquest of Gaul. Guided tours and animations help to make these ruins full of history talk!

Gennes-Val-de-Loire is a town on the banks of the Loire, offering magnificent scenery and a peaceful atmosphere. To discover the beauty of the region, Bateaux Rêves de Loire et d'ailleurs offers boat excursions. Boat excursions offer a memorable experience on the Loire, with sailings ranging from 1h30 to 2 days between Angers and Saumur. What's more, the agency also offers gift vouchers to give your loved ones a unique experience. Take advantage of your visit to Gennes-Val-de-Loire to discover the Loire in a different way, thanks to Bateaux Rêves de Loire et d'ailleurs.