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Les arènes gallo-romaines -
Les arènes gallo-romaines -
Les arènes gallo-romaines -
Les arènes gallo-romaines
Discover 2000 years of history with an emblematic site in Saintes. Imagine the gladiators in the arena of the gallo-romain amphitheater, built before the Collosseum of Rome !
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Built under the reign of Tiberius and completed under the reign of Claudius in the year 40, the amphitheater is characterized by a cavea (set of steps) propped upon the flanks of the dale and on an embankment at the west. On the eastern side, structures made entirely of bricks close the dale. Dimensions: 126 by 102 meters. The amphitheater was designed only to host the bloody spectacles the Roman population loved to attend.
For kids, a playbook si available.
For kids, a playbook si available.
Facilities & services
Bar
Car park
Shop
Themed tour
Guided tours
Environment
Town location
Opening time
From 05/01 to 31/01/2026 closed daily.
From 01/02 to 30/04/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 1.30 pm and 5.15 pm. On Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5.15 pm.
From 02/05 to 30/06/2026 on Sunday between 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 6 pm. Weekends between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/09 to 30/09/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm.
From 01/10/2026 to 03/01/2027 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 1.30 pm and 5.15 pm. On Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5.15 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, November 1st and December 25th.
From 01/02 to 30/04/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 1.30 pm and 5.15 pm. On Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5.15 pm.
From 02/05 to 30/06/2026 on Sunday between 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 6 pm. Weekends between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/09 to 30/09/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm.
From 01/10/2026 to 03/01/2027 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 1.30 pm and 5.15 pm. On Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5.15 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, November 1st and December 25th.
Prices & payment methods
| - Reduced price | 4 € |
| - Full price | 5 € |
| - Audioguide | 3 € |
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