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Les Arènes de Lutèce

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Les Arènes de Lutèce are the excavated ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater, among the oldest structures in Paris. Stone seating tiers and a central arena remain, set within a small public garden with a walking path. The site offers a quiet, green space away from busy streets, popular with locals for relaxing or passing through.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Built around the 1st century AD, it ranks among the oldest surviving Gallo-Roman structures in Paris.
  • 2The amphitheater once combined a theater stage with an arena for gladiator games, a rare dual-purpose Roman design.
  • 3Rediscovered in the 19th century, it now sits hidden behind apartment buildings, requiring GPS to locate.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Entrance is free but tucked behind buildings, so use GPS to find it
  • 2climb the stairs to the gardens above for a nice overview of the arena.

⏱️ Typical visit

15 min

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

49 Rue Monge, 75005 Paris, France · Latin QuarterGoogleApple
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Hours

  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"Historic Amphitheater in Paris that is very well preserved and quite beautiful. Large round open theatre with a few stone seating areas, walking paths to higher levels with plantings and open space, maybe used for seating. Very impressive to have these ruins so close to modern Paris."

— Jamie Wojciechowski

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