Tour de Grisset, Roman temple ruins in Fréteval, France.
Tour de Grisset is a square Roman temple ruin standing about 7 meters high with walls approximately 1.80 meters thick. The structure is built from stone and brick, which remain visible today and show the original construction techniques.
This temple dates to the Roman period and was part of a larger settlement around Fréteval. Excavations in the 1960s uncovered remains of a bath complex and other structures, revealing the presence of a secondary Roman site in the area.
The structure blends Roman building styles with local materials like limestone and sandstone. This mixing shows how Roman builders adapted to what the region offered.
The site is located along the N10 road and can be reached by a short walk of about 300 meters from the Ormois roundabout in Fréteval. The access is straightforward and the path is easy to walk, making a visit simple and accessible.
The structure preserves its original brick vault, making it a rare example of intact Gallo-Roman temple architecture. This well-preserved vaulting is uncommon for such ancient buildings and makes the site archaeologically valuable.
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