Saintes to Périgueux roman road

The ancient road extends through three departments of Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Charente-Maritime, Charente, and Dordogne, following limestone geological layers of the Cretaceous period.

Under Emperor Augustus, this road created a connection between the Atlantic coast and the Via Domitia through Périgueux, Sarlat, and Rodez toward southern Italy.

The road section named Chemin Boisné appears in medieval documents from 1297, with the name indicating the presence of marker stones along its path.

Visitors can follow local roads and topographical maps to discover sections of the ancient path, which spans approximately 60 kilometers through the Charente department.

A milestone discovered at Toulon bears a dedication to Emperor Florian, confirming the road remained active during the later Roman imperial period.

GPS coordinates: 45.55560,-0.02083

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46