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Enceinte gallo-romaine, Dax

#4 among attractions in Dax

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The Gallo-Roman enclosure of Dax is a fortification that protected the city of Dax during the Late Roman Empire.

It is 1,465 meters long and encloses an area of 12.60 hectares. Its preserved remains, portions of the curtain wall and towers on the northern and eastern sides of the enclosure, were classified as historical monuments by decree in 1889.

Coordinates: 43°42'39"N, 1°3'2"W
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Enceinte gallo-romaine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dax Cathedral, St. Paul's Church, Église Saint-Vincent-de-Xaintes, César Palace Casino Bowling.

  • dax cathedral~1090 ftSW
    Sacred and religious sites, Church

    Dax Cathedral, Dax

    6 min walk • Dax Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in the town of Dax in the Landes département of France. The diocese of Dax was not restored after the French Revolution but with several others, including Aire, was added to the Diocese of Bayonne by the Concordat of 1801.

  • st pauls church saint paul les dax0.8 miN
    Church

    St. Paul's Church, Saint-Paul-lès-Dax

    21 min walk • The Saint-Paul church is located in the commune of Saint-Paul-lès-Dax, in the French department of Landes. It is a stage on the way to Tours on the way to Santiago de Compostela. It was built on a hill known for its abundant springs.

  • eglise saint vincent de xaintes dax0.6 miSW
    Church

    Église Saint-Vincent-de-Xaintes, Dax

    15 min walk • The Saint-Vincent-de-Xaintes church is a religious building located in the commune of Dax in the French department of Landes in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Built in 1893 and located southwest of Dax, it is named after the first bishop of the...

  • cesar palace casino bowling saint paul les dax1.3 miNW
    43°43'35"N • 1°3'51"W

    César Palace Casino Bowling, Saint-Paul-lès-Dax

    33 min walk • Bowling alley, Gambling, Nightlife

  • stade maurice boyau dax~910 ftE
    Sport venue, Sport

    Stade Maurice Boyau, Dax

    5 min walk • Stade Maurice Boyau is a multi-use stadium in Dax, France. It is currently used mostly for rugby union matches and is the home stadium of US Dax.

  • war memorial saint paul les dax0.8 miN
    Memorial

    War Memorial, Saint-Paul-lès-Dax

    22 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Enceinte gallo-romaine?

Nearby attractions include Dax Cathedral, Dax (6 min walk), Église Saint-Vincent-de-Xaintes, Dax (15 min walk), St. Paul's Church, Saint-Paul-lès-Dax (21 min walk), War Memorial, Saint-Paul-lès-Dax (22 min walk).

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