The Bérenguier Arches, a precious vestige of the Roman Aqueduct of Fréjus, are discreetly revealed in the Sainte-Brigitte district, in the heart of the town.
Made up of five arches in grey sandstone, they reach 5 metres in height. Their beauty lies in their remarkable preservation.
This preservation allows us to travel through time, thus touching on the ingenuity of the Romans.
Off the beaten track, the arches are located between the “Vert Estérel” and “Sainte Brigitte” housing estates.
They offer an enchanting spectacle, particularly at dusk, when the sunlight slowly fades.
The vegetation that had once invaded the area has given way to a more open space, where the gaze can now rest on the Roman architecture in all its splendor.
These arches, in addition to their historical value, become a real natural setting where the walker can stop, breathe the air of Provence, and, for a moment, imagine the water still circulating in the canal, transporting the essentials for the life of the ancient city.
These arches bear witness to the mastery of Roman engineering.
Not far away, a sandstone quarry reminds us that the Romans easily found the materials for their solid works.
Their great particularity lies in the fact that they mark the transition between the underground and above-ground part of the aqueduct.
This unique technical development is visible in this section of Fréjus, and gives the site all its historical richness.
Under the impetus of the Directorate of Archaeology and Heritage, the Bérenguier Arches are now a privileged place for history enthusiasts.
The restoration work undertaken since 2015 has aimed to enhance this site, which will soon be open to the public for guided tours.
This restoration is part of a global project to preserve the 42-kilometer-long aqueduct, the majority of which remains buried.
Only a few remains, like these magnificent arches, emerge here and there.
This preservation allows us to travel through time, thus touching on the ingenuity of the Romans.
Off the beaten track, the arches are located between the “Vert Estérel” and “Sainte Brigitte” housing estates.
They offer an enchanting spectacle, particularly at dusk, when the sunlight slowly fades.
The vegetation that had once invaded the area has given way to a more open space, where the gaze can now rest on the Roman architecture in all its splendor.
These arches, in addition to their historical value, become a real natural setting where the walker can stop, breathe the air of Provence, and, for a moment, imagine the water still circulating in the canal, transporting the essentials for the life of the ancient city.
These arches bear witness to the mastery of Roman engineering.
Not far away, a sandstone quarry reminds us that the Romans easily found the materials for their solid works.
Their great particularity lies in the fact that they mark the transition between the underground and above-ground part of the aqueduct.
This unique technical development is visible in this section of Fréjus, and gives the site all its historical richness.
Under the impetus of the Directorate of Archaeology and Heritage, the Bérenguier Arches are now a privileged place for history enthusiasts.
The restoration work undertaken since 2015 has aimed to enhance this site, which will soon be open to the public for guided tours.
This restoration is part of a global project to preserve the 42-kilometer-long aqueduct, the majority of which remains buried.
Only a few remains, like these magnificent arches, emerge here and there.
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Location details
- Motorway exit within 5 km
- On the outskirts of the city
Visit
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
Group visit services
- Unguided group tours permanently
Opening
| Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
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