Les Bolards

Les Bolards is an archaeological site near Nuits-Saint-Georges containing ruins from the Gallo-Roman period. The area includes remains of temples, sanctuaries, houses, and workshops that show how communities lived and worked together in this ancient settlement.

The site was first discovered in the 1600s and later explored systematically by archaeologists who uncovered layers of Roman occupation. Findings show this was an important settlement from the early Roman period that gradually developed and changed over several centuries.

This place served as a religious center where people came to pray and leave offerings to goddesses and Roman gods. The layout reveals how communities gathered here for sacred rituals and religious ceremonies that connected them to their beliefs.

Access to the site is sometimes restricted, but the local museum offers regular tours and provides information about what to see. It helps to check ahead before visiting since not all areas are always open to visitors.

Several ancient bronze furnaces have been found here, showing that metalworking was a major activity in this community. Houses with painted walls and fine decorations indicate that wealthier residents lived alongside others in this mixed settlement.