GALLO-ROMAN THEATER

The Gallo-Roman Theatre of the Bouchauds has been a historic monument since 1881. Park yourself on the parking lot and start the ascent through the trees that offer a sweet summer in summer, then you will see ruins here and there. You will first discover the remains of the sanctuary in which a golden statuette to the gold leaf representing Mercury was found. Continue and you will arrive at the top of the theatre itself, you can admire the dimensions (105 metres in diameter) because it is one of the largest in France. Its capacity was 5 000 to 8 000 spectators, as well as the Orange Theatre, and its location on the Agrippa route gave it some importance.
The theatre is located on the hillside, allowing when one sits on the stands to have an unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside. For a cultural and playful visit, the place is conducive to stimulating the imagination of children and allowing parents to rest while enjoying the view. To know, when the space of interpretation of the Gallo-Roman located next door is open it is possible to borrow mp for a more informative visit.