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Unmissable port of the Roman Empire, episcopal seat since the end of Antiquity, the city of Fréjus allows visitors to travel through 2000 years of art and history.

We must not believe that Fréjus was a city in a distant province. She made history and her past shaped our world. Each audio guide will allow you to visit the monuments in their historical context.

After the battle of Modena, Marc Antoine and his legions settled in Fréjus on May 15, 43 BC. The senators of Rome, who had assassinated Caesar a year earlier, send against Marc Antony, Brutus and Lepidus.

The latter received the order to join Brutus, but his legions, who had fought during the Gallic War under the command of Caesar and Marc Antoine, convince him to disobey and to join Marc Antoine, the junction takes place in Fréjus on May 29.

Lucius Plancus, the governor of Gaul, in turn joined Antoine's camp with his five legions. It is then in Fréjus the largest Roman army ever seen in the West.

Cicero and the other senators ask Octave to intervene, but the latter seizes the opportunity to take revenge for the assassination of his maternal great-uncle, Julius Caesar. He finds an agreement with Marc Antoine and Lepidus together they form the second Triumvirate.

It is now an incredible force of 43 legions which will be the instrument of the death of the Roman Republic at the battle of Philippi in October 42 BC.

Ten years later, the Roman Empire was born following another famous battle at Actium.During your visit to the Roman port of Fréjus, you can relive this terrible naval battle between Octavian and Marc Antoine listen to the audio guide on the battle of Actium . The Roman port of Fréjus witnessed this mythical event, it hosted the warships taken by Octave Augustus from Queen Cleopatra.

Become a Roman colony under Emperor Augustus, the city of Fréjus took off with the development of an important port and the construction of many monumental buildings.

Today it is one of the cities in France with the most different Roman monuments.

Theater, ramparts, Porte de Rome, aqueduct, Porte des Gaules, Amphitheater, Roman port.


For your visit to Fréjus, you can use our audioguides in complete autonomy or get information at the Fréjus tourist office for guided tours of the city.

"IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE ROMAN LEGIONARIES" Intended for young and old alike, this extraordinary visit is commented by a tour guide for the more curious. It is also animated by Roman legionaries larger than life, with demonstrations of military maneuvers and fights for thrill seekers! Traveled off the beaten track of the historic heart, the circuit takes spectators to meet the monuments of Roman shows, guaranteeing them a real trip back in time!

FRÉJUS, 2000 YEARS OF HISTORY Unmissable port of the Roman Empire, episcopal seat since the end of Antiquity, prosperous modern city, the city of Fréjus allows you to travel through 2000 years of art and history. Historic center, Saint-Léonce Cathedral, Amphitheater, Saint-François de Paule Chapel, Porte des Gaules. Discover the full program of the 2021 Guided Tours

FORUM IULLI, ROMAN COLONY Forum Iulli was established between 49 and 43 BC. J-C by Julius Caesar on the edge of a natural bay. Become a Roman colony under the Emperor Augustus, the city took off with the development of an important port and the construction of many monumental buildings. Today it is one of the cities in France with the most different Roman monuments. Discover the 2021 Guided Tours program

CRYPT OF THE ROMAN VIVIER AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM This visit allows you to first discover at the museum the major pieces from excavations in Fréjus since the 19th century, including the famous two-headed Hermès. You will then go to the archaeological crypt which preserves unique remains in our region. It is a Roman fish tank, illustrating the development of port and commercial activity during antiquity. Discover the 2021 Guided Tours program

"THE MALPASSET DAM" SITE The Malpasset site, in the heart of the Esterel Massif, houses the ruins of the arch dam, which broke on December 2, 1959, killing Fréjus and its inhabitants. A visit to understand the geological and technical aspects, while leaving room for memories and emotion. Discover the full program of the 2021 Guided Tours

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