🏛️ Andance: Ruine romaine, dite la Sarrazinière
Gallo-Roman villa remains in the Ardèche
📋 Fast Facts
- Gallo-Roman villa, 1st–4th century CE
- Classified as Monument Historique (Historic Monument)
- Archaeological remains include foundations, thermal baths, and mosaic fragments
- Limited public access due to site fragility
The Ruine romaine dite la Sarrazinière in Andance, Ardèche, France, is an archaeological site preserving the remains of a Gallo-Roman villa. Constructed in the 1st century CE and in use until the 4th century, the villa once served as the centre of a substantial agricultural estate. The site represents a significant component of the region's Roman heritage and provides evidence of settlement patterns, architectural practices, and economic organisation during the Roman occupation of Gaul ...