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Arenes de Lutece, Paris

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Arenes de Lutece is an ancient Roman theater, the only surviving above-ground ruins from the Gallo-Roman era in Paris, apart from the nearby Thermes de Cluny. The theater could hold approximately 15,000 spectators. Built sometime in the second century CE, you can still see the location of the actors' dressing room, the platform of the stage, and the lapidary remains. The ruins were rediscovered in 1869, when new streets were being built. The theater has been preserved as a quiet archaeological park. Before you head to Paris, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Paris road trip planning website , to make sure you see all that Paris has to offer, including Arenes de Lutece.

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• By Redbackspider

  Right in the city, surrounded by modern apartments, is the Roman Arena. With the gardens and benches and children's playground, it is a wonderful restful place.  more »

• By spdds

  Unbelievable, after 2000 years still there. Incredible piece of history in the middle of the city, among the buildings. Not a woow place, but great to see it.  more »

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• By Alexandra Alazet

  Nice place full of history... but also a place where people come to have lunch, play game,etc... Good to see but a few minutes is enough. If you're in Paris only for a few days don't bother going there you'll find much better places elsewhere.

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• By James Sorrentino

  It was being utilized by a fitness group,as well and some children playing football. The history is quite intriguing and I almost walked past the entrance. Google maps makes it look like an open park however it actually is behind a building and the entrance is the size of a large door.

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