Full Day Private Tour of Roman Villages

In this full day tour, Provence area is also crammed with ancient history the Roman ruins here are some of the best anywhere. Many scholars claim the best-preserved Roman buildings are not in Italy, but in France .you will explore the highlights of Arles & Nimes the UNESCO World Heritage site due to its Roman monuments, including the Roman Arena, a Roman theater, the Alyscamps, a huge Roman necropolis, Roman baths and the Church of St. Trophime.

Conquered by Rome in 1st century BC, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region is heir to an impressive Roman architectural legacy . A foremost facet of the region’s history and identity, these ancient ruins are now an intrinsic part of the local culture the area is also crammed with ancient history , the Roman ruins here are some of the best anywhere. Many scholars claim the best-preserved Roman buildings are not in Italy, but in France Then  head off to Nimes to enjoy an historic Roman settlement  with excellent examples of Roman architecture as the temple in a pristine condition, The Romans were a savvy group. Once they'd conquered a people by brawn, they finished the job with smart benevolence. Admission to Nîmes' arena, for example, was free. There were no gates, just 60 welcoming arches, allowing entertainment seekers to come and go freely. The idea was to create a populace that was thoroughly Romanized and thinking as one — with subjects and subjugators all enjoying the same activities and amusements.

All around Nîmes, little bronze crocodile-palm medallions shine on the sidewalks. They're a reminder that Nîmes was a favorite retirement home for the Roman officers who had conquered Egypt. (The crocodile is Egypt, and the palm tree symbolizes victory.) Even in those days, professional military men retired with enough time for a second career..