aqueduct

The town of Fréjus sits on the western edge of the Estérel Mountains, on the Mediterranean coast. During ancient Roman times Fréjus was an important port town called Forum Julii and situated at the crossroads of Via Augusta and Via Domitia. There are various Roman remains in and around the town...

From the outside.

Entrance.

Information sign.

Historic town center.

Much of the aqueduct was underground.

Aqueduct came out of the ground at this point.

Arches in Villa Aurélienne Park.

Arches in Villa Aurélienne Park.

Arches brought the aqueduct into town.

Narrow entrance to Villa Aurélienne.

Arches across the road.

Arch on the DN7 road.

The Barbegal Aqueduct and Mill (Aqueduc de Barbegal) are the remains of a Roman mill and part of the aqueduct that ran from the Alpilles to Arles. In Roman times 16 water wheels powered the mill. This is not a well marked and popular tourist attraction, but is well worth a visit if you are in...

Remains of the mill.

Aqueduct where it meets the mill.