Vorgium

Vorgium is an archaeological site near Carhaix-Plouguer where you can explore the remains of a Roman city. The location features a visitor center with displayed household items, reconstructed residential buildings, and street sections from the ancient settlement.

The settlement was founded as a Roman city and later grew into an important trading center. It played a key role in the Romanization of the Breton region and declined after Roman rule ended in Gaul.

The place shows how people lived and worked during Roman times through reconstructed houses and streets you can walk through yourself. You can see how residents managed daily tasks and what objects they used in their lives.

The site can be explored on foot with digital aids like tablets helping with orientation throughout the grounds. It makes sense to move at a comfortable pace, as parts of the terrain may be uneven and you will need time to take in the details.

The Romans brought water to the city through an impressive underground piping system that stretched across many kilometers. This engineering feat showed how far Roman engineers would go to create modern living standards in a distant region.

GPS coordinates: 48.27833,-3.56722

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02