Ave Juliobona!

Juliobona

The Gallo-Roman theater

Close your eyes and let your mind wander to a distant past. Imagine the cobbled streets of Juliobona (the ancient name of Lillebonne), alive with the noise of wagons and the chatter of Roman citizens. Walk through the doors of the theater, and suddenly the modern world fades away to make way for a stage of timeless beauty.
The theater rises up before you, its stone tiers offering a breathtaking view of the stage. You can almost feel the electrifying energy that once reigned in this amphitheater, where grandiose shows and classical plays captivated the crowds.
Imagine sitting among the people of the time, marvelling at the performances of the talented actors, transported by the stories of heroes and gods that came to life before your very eyes. The murmurs of the crowd and the enthusiastic applause still echo within the ancient walls of the theater.
And for a moment, you feel part of that glorious era, when art, culture and passion were celebrated with gusto. Lillebonne’s Gallo-Roman theater is much more than just a historical monument; it’s a living testimony to the greatness of Roman civilization, a poignant reminder of how the past continues to influence and inspire the present.

The Gallo-Roman theater

Close your eyes and let your mind wander to a distant past. Imagine the cobbled streets of Juliobona (the ancient name of Lillebonne), alive with the noise of wagons and the chatter of Roman citizens. Walk through the doors of the theater, and suddenly the modern world fades away to make way for a stage of timeless beauty.
The theater rises up before you, its stone tiers offering a breathtaking view of the stage. You can almost feel the electrifying energy that once reigned in this amphitheater, where grandiose shows and classical plays captivated the crowds.
Imagine sitting among the people of the time, marvelling at the performances of the talented actors, transported by the stories of heroes and gods that came to life before your very eyes. The murmurs of the crowd and the enthusiastic applause still echo within the ancient walls of the theater.
And for a moment, you feel part of that glorious era, when art, culture and passion were celebrated with gusto. Lillebonne’s Gallo-Roman theater is much more than just a historical monument; it’s a living testimony to the greatness of Roman civilization, a poignant reminder of how the past continues to influence and inspire the present.

Treasures and remains of the ancient city Juliobona Museum

You can continue your journey back in time right across the street from the theater, at the Juliobona Museum.
Enter this sanctuary of history, where the remains of ancient Juliobona come to life before your astonished eyes. Discover a 3D replica of the Apollo de Lillebonne, discovered here and now on display at the Louvre.
Discover the Calettes, the Gaulish people who lived here before the arrival of the Romans and gave their name to the Pays de Caux.
You’ll stand before the remains of ancient columns, silent witnesses to the city’s past grandeur. Then you discover the glittering display cases that house Juliobona’s jewels: delicate pottery, sparkling jewels, ancient coins that shine like shards of light in the darkness of time.

Each object tells a story, a slice of life in Gallo-Roman civilization. You can imagine the skilful hands that shaped these potteries, the fingers that exchanged these coins, the eyes that admired these jewels.

Find out more

Juliobona

Treasures and remains of the ancient city Juliobona Museum

How to find us

More experience #entreseineetmer

You'll also like