Domus du Collège Lumière, Roman archaeological site in Besançon, France.
The Domus du Collège Lumière spans 6,000 square meters with 3,000 square meters of constructed area, featuring a peristyle with twelve seven-meter columns.
Archaeological excavations between 1973 and 2004 uncovered this second-century Roman villa, positioned perpendicular to the main street of ancient Vesontio.
The reception hall contains a 200-square-meter mosaic depicting Neptune standing in a chariot drawn by four horses.
Several mosaics from the site are displayed under glass at the Collège Lumière entrance, while others are housed in Besançon's Fine Arts Museum.
The western wing contains two reception rooms of 65 and 85 square meters, decorated with mosaics including one showing Athena's aegis with Medusa's head.
GPS coordinates: 47.23850,6.03139
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
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