Arènes de Lutèce

"If you're a fan of the Roman Empire and want to see the extent of their influence in France, then I'm afraid Paris will disappoint. Places like Arles and Nîmes, in the southeast of France have a lot more to offer for this historical time period. Despite this fact, one of the rare remains you can see is the Arènes de Lutèce, which translates to the arena of Lutetia (the Roman name for the city of Paris), and dates back to the 2nd century. It was once used to stage gladiator combats but also theatre, but lost itself to the ever growing city during the middle ages, being built over. It was only rediscovered during Haussman's renovation of Paris (1853-1870), and further renovated in the early 1900s, to the point of being almost entirely rebuilt. Therefore most of what you can see isn't exactly from Antiquity, but it is nonetheless a lovely park where you can try and picture what it was like to live in Gaul under the rule of the Romans."

"Hidden in the Latin Quarter, this ancient Roman amphitheater dates back to the 1st century AD. It’s one of the few remnants of Roman-era Paris. Bring a book and relax on the grassy slopes, imagining the gladiatorial combats that once took place here. "

"Date back to the 1st century. "