The Campanus Arch

The Arc de Campanus, a mysterious Roman vestige of Aix-les-Bains

The Arc de Campanus is one of the oldest and most mysterious monuments of Aix-les-Bains. It has stood for nearly two thousand years, in front of the former thermal baths. The Aix-les-Bains audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this testimony of the Roman city, in the heart of the historic centre.

A funerary arch of the Roman era

The Arc de Campanus is a Roman monument nearly two thousand years old, erected in what was then the ancient city of Aix. It is thought to have been a funerary arch, raised in memory of a family, whose inscribed name it bears. Located in front of the former thermal baths, between Place des Thermes and Place Maurice Mollard, it testifies to the importance of the Roman city and keeps a part of mystery.

What to see

You admire this ancient stone arch, standing in the heart of the modern city, a witness of the Roman past of Aix-les-Bains. With the nearby Temple of Diana, it makes up a precious ensemble of ancient vestiges. It is a stop for lovers of history, recalling the antiquity of the spa town.

Practical information

The Arc de Campanus lies in the historic centre of Aix-les-Bains, in front of the former thermal baths, between Place des Thermes and Place Maurice Mollard, reachable on foot. It is an open-air monument, freely visible at all times, with no ticket office. On the level, it is discovered during a walk in the ancient heart of the city.

What is the Arc de Campanus?

It is a Roman monument nearly two thousand years old, probably a funerary arch, one of the oldest vestiges of Aix-les-Bains.

Where is the Arc de Campanus?

In the historic centre of Aix-les-Bains, in front of the former thermal baths, between Place des Thermes and Place Maurice Mollard.