Bordeaux Amphitheatre

The next position on the list of the best ancient amphitheatres in France is Bordeaux Amphitheatre. All that is left of Burdigala, a once-vibrant Roman city, is the Bordeaux Amphitheatre, also known as Palais Gallien, which is tucked away among gorgeous French boulevards and cobbled streets. The old amphitheatre in Bordeaux, which serves as a striking reminder of the Roman presence that once ruled the region, is currently being protected by the state after being placed under official protection in 1911.

The Roman province of Gallia Aquitaina is supposed to have had Burdigala as its capital. Under the rule of Emperor Augustus, Burdigala became a part of Rome. The splendor of the amphitheatre, which formerly housed about 15,000 people, reflects the significance of the city.

The spectacular remnants of the Bordeaux Amphitheatre, located in the center of Bordeaux and devastated by fire during the Germanic assaults of the town, are well worth a visit. What was once a huge Roman amphitheatre has been reduced to just a small section today.

The amphitheatre, which is typically elliptical in shape, was finished at a size of around 70 by 47 meters. Similar to the arenas at Nîmes and Arles, a building at the entry has a 3D reconstruction of the original plan.

Location: Bordeaux, New Aquitaine, France