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Thermes, anciennement dits Palais de Constantin, Arles

Thermes, anciennement dits Palais de Constantin

Arles

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Thermes, anciennement dits Palais de Constantin stands in Arles (Bouches-du-Rhône), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 4th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Arles, by the Rhône, the baths known as the Thermes de Constantin preserve one of the best-kept hot bathing halls in France. Visible remains include the caldarium, with its underfloor heating system and pools, one of them set in an apse pierced with windows. Long mistaken for the remains of an imperial palace, the site actually dates from the early 4th century, when Constantine resided in the city.

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What to know

  • Only the section corresponding to the caldarium, the dry sweating room and the warm bath is currently on view, as the rest of the site has not been excavated.
  • The monument is a listed historic monument.
  • The remains lie in the centre of Arles, on the bank of the Rhône.
  • The site underwent restoration between 1980 and 1995 after being acquired by the town.

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Opening hours

Monday09:00-18:00
Tuesday09:00-18:00
Wednesday09:00-18:00
Thursday09:00-18:00
Friday09:00-18:00
Saturday09:00-18:00
Sunday (today)09:00-18:00

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Where this château is

Arles · Bouches-du-Rhône · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

Rue du Grand Prieuré, 13200 Arles

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+33 4 90 52 02 06

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00081190
Period of construction
4th century

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Why is this place called the Palace of Constantine?
In the Middle Ages the ruins were mistakenly believed to be those of a palace built by Emperor Constantine, when they are in fact public baths.
What can be seen on site?
Visitors can see the remains of the caldarium, with its underfloor heating system and three pools, one of them set in a semicircular apse pierced with windows.
Has the whole site been excavated?
No, only the northern section containing the hot rooms has been uncovered, while the rest of the baths remains unexcavated.
How old are these baths?
They were built in the early 4th century, when Emperor Constantine resided in Arles.

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