Sunday 14 June, 09:00, 13:00

June 2026

Sunday 14
- 09:00 - 10:00
- 13:00 - 14:00

Butte Saint Antoine

Chemin de la LANTERNE D'AUGUSTE, 83600 Fréjus, France

Var

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

The enclosure of the Butte Saint-Antoine

Name: The enclosure of the Butte Saint-Antoine
Start: 2026-06-14T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-14T14:00:00+02:00
Location: Butte Saint Antoine

This visit led by an archeologist will reveal the latest research on the grounds of the Butte Saint-Antoine and will continue toward the Lantern of Augustus.

Sunday 14 June, 09:00, 13:00

This visit led by an archeologist will reveal the latest research on the grounds of the Butte Saint-Antoine and will continue toward the Lantern of Augustus.

June 2026

Sunday 14
- 09:00 - 10:00
- 13:00 - 14:00

About the location

Butte Saint Antoine

Chemin de la LANTERNE D'AUGUSTE, 83600 Fréjus, France

Var

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

The first traces of Roman occupation on Butte Saint-Antoine date from the late 1940s BC. Indeed, archaeological excavations have revealed an organized habitat, dated 45-44 BC, period corresponding to the foundation of Forum Julii (Fréjus). These discoveries confirm that the Forum and the first urban structures were on this hill, away from the future urban center. In addition, the presence of modest dwellings, with the exception of a more opulent house of Italian influence, testifies to the gradual installation of the first Roman inhabitants. As early as 27-25 BC, the area underwent a radical transformation. Indeed, an enclosure is built and embankments support a monumental administrative complex, probably a praetorium. This site serves to administer the region and supervise port activities. Thus, it plays a central role in Roman naval operations and marks a decisive stage in the history of Fréjus.

June 2026

Das Gelände der Butte Saint-Antoine

The enclosure of the Butte Saint-Antoine

Il recinto della Butte Saint-Antoine

L’enceinte de la Butte Saint-Antoine

El recinto de la Butte Saint-Antoine

June 2026