Theatrical tour of the Gennes amphitheatre

Name: Theatrical tour of the Gennes amphitheatre
Start: 2022-09-17T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2022-09-18T18:00:00+02:00
Location: amphithéâtre de Mazerolles

Guided tour of the amphitheatre

17 and 18 September 2022Passed

Service culturel

Considered the largest entertainment building in the West, its construction dates back to the beginning of the 2nd century AD under the reign of the Antoninus emperors. The site could accommodate 5,000 spectators eager to witness gladiator exploits or hunting scenes.
The association AuGuRA (Association Gennoise de Recherches Archéologiques) offers you a guided tour on Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm and a theatrical tour on Saturday and Sunday at 4:30 pm.

About the location

amphithéâtre de Mazerolles

avenue de l'amphithéâtre 49350 GENNES

Maine-et-Loire
Pays de la Loire

ancient building of shows leant on the hill of Mazerolles. Built in the second century of our era, it is left of a monumental ensemble of the rural sanctuary of the sources(springs) of Gennes.