Roman Theater of Lillebonne, Lillebonne
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Roman Heritage of Lillebonne in One Day
3 attractions · 2h 57min · transit route
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About Roman Theater of Lillebonne
The Roman Theater of Lillebonne is one of the largest and best-preserved Roman theaters in northern France, dating back to the 1st century CE. Built into the Colline du Toupin hillside in ancient Juliobona, capital of the Caletes tribe, this remarkable structure combines both a traditional theater stage and an arena for gladiatorial combats—a rare hybrid design. The theater could accommodate over 5,000 spectators, with monumental stone structures still reaching 19 meters in height.
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The theater's unique hybrid design allowed it to host both theatrical performances and bloody gladiatorial games in the same venue. While traditional Roman theaters had a semicircular orchestra for musicians, Lillebonne's was converted into a full arena where gladiators fought and wild animals were hunted—making it one of the few known examples of this dual-purpose architecture in northern Gaul.
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Church of Our Lady of Caudebec-en-Caux