Provence is a region that combines art and history. Many elements remind us of the historical heritage of the old Roman civilization.

Saint Rémy-de-Provence is famous for its old rich city of Glanum. This, first Greek and then Roman city, was once filled with temples, forum, arch of triumph or mausoleum. It has been entirely destroyed by the invasions of Barbarians during the 3rd century. Only two splendid monuments are still in good condition: a Mausoleum and an Arch called: "The Antiques".

Another important city in the Roman Empire was Arles. After the war between Pompee and Cesar, Arles became a privileged colony. The amphitheatre, still in use for bullfights today, the antique theatre, the Alyscamps burial grounds are all examples of the Roman heritage.

Vaison-la-Romaine is located in the Haut Vaucluse. The first roman villea were built around 50 and 30 B.C., when the roman peace (Pax Romana) allowed constructions in the valley. Rich and noble owners developed vast residences with ceremonial rooms, gardens, basins and portico's. Marble, mosaics, and statues were used for decoration.

When Orange became a roman town, it surrounded itself with ramparts. Some of the ruins can still be seen. Nevertheless, the most famous monuments are the antique Theatre (the best conserved of the whole antique world) and the majestically 3 arches Arch of Triumph marking the passage of the imperial road that was bordered by sumptuous mausoleums.

The roman aqueduct of Nimes was built to bring water to Nimes from a spring 50km away. This aqueduct had to cross the Gardon River so they constructed the Pont du Gard. In its 3 levels of arches, aesthetics and technology are united in perfect harmony with surrounding nature. Solidity, utility and beauty were the 3 criteria that roman architecture sought to respect.