Site gallo-romain de Barzan, Archaeological museum and Roman settlement in Barzan, France.
The Barzan site is a Gallo-Roman settlement with remains of temples, baths, warehouses, and a theater dating from the second century. The attached museum displays finds and reconstructions that show how this port city was organized and built.
This settlement arose as a major Atlantic port in the second century and later declined as trade routes shifted. Archaeological excavations since 1994 have documented this development.
The museum displays everyday objects and crafts from Gallo-Roman times that reveal how people lived and worked in this settlement. These finds help visitors understand how trade and craftsmanship shaped daily life here.
The grounds are large and can be explored on foot, though some paths are unpaved and can become slippery in rain. It is best to wear sturdy shoes and bring a hat, as parts of the site are exposed to the sun.
A medieval mill building stands directly atop the foundations of a Roman temple, a visual reminder of how later generations reused the stones of older structures. This layering of different time periods remains visible today.
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