Vivier maritime de la Gaillarde, Ancient fish pond and archaeological site in Roquebrune-sur-Argens, France.
The Vivier maritime de la Gaillarde is a Roman fish pond in Roquebrune-sur-Argens with three masonry basins carved into the rock. These basins sit beneath the water surface and are separated from each other by stone walls.
The basin was built between the 1st and 3rd centuries and served as an important place to store fresh fish. The proximity to other structures suggests that garum production, a fish sauce used widely, also took place here.
The kept water basins show how Roman communities practiced their connection to the sea and fishing. Visitors can see today how these structures remain part of the local landscape and its story.
The site is near bus line 876 connecting Saint-Tropez and Saint-Raphaël, with a stop near Beaumont. The best time to visit is at low tide, when the basins become more visible.
A nearby cistern suggests this place served two different purposes. Fresh water and salt water were used separately here to serve different needs.
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