Augustoritum

Augustoritum is an archaeological site in Limoges spread across a hillside overlooking the Vienne River. The remains reveal a Roman street grid with perpendicular roads, residential buildings, an amphitheater, and extensive bath complexes.

The settlement was founded around 10 BCE under Emperor Augustus as the capital of the Lemovices tribe. It grew into one of the most important Roman towns in Gaul with extensive public infrastructure.

The amphitheater and public baths show how Roman building methods shaped local design and urban life. These structures reveal how inhabitants gathered and used the city as a center for public activities.

The archaeological remains lie beneath modern Limoges, with sections visible near the town hall where ancient walls are part of current foundations. You can see parts of the original Roman structures integrated into today's buildings.

The site contained one of the largest thermal bath complexes in Roman Gaul, located where the Place des Jacobins stands today. This bathing system was remarkable for its scale and reflects how Romans invested in urban comfort.