Archaeological site of Jublains

The Archaeological site of Jublains is a Roman complex with remains of a fortress, temple, thermal baths, and theater scattered across the modern village. The ruins lie directly beneath and beside today's houses and streets, so ancient remains and modern life coexist side by side.

In the first century AD, the Romans established Noviodunum as the capital of the Diablintes territory, transforming a Celtic settlement into an organized urban center. This shift from a simple settlement to a fortified Roman city marked a turning point in the region's development.

The temple area shows how Roman and Celtic traditions merged at this location. Visitors can see today how the architecture and building methods developed over the centuries.

The site can be visited year-round, with a museum on-site offering guided tours to help understand the excavations and layout of the ancient city. The fortress walls are currently under restoration, which provides insight into construction methods but also means some areas are not fully accessible.

The site contains a fortified complex unlike any other in the Roman Empire, initially mistaken for a legion camp before researchers recognized it as a fortified warehouse. This discovery changed how we understand the ways Romans protected their supply centers in conquered territories.

Location: Jublains

GPS coordinates: 48.25910,-0.49778

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40