🏛️ Camp dit romain de la Montagne de l'Hermitage à Bouzeron
2nd-century Roman military fortification in Burgundy
📋 Fast Facts
- Roman camp constructed in the 2nd century AD during campaigns to consolidate control over Gaul
- Located atop Montagne de l'Hermitage near Bouzeron in Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy-Franche-Comté
- Irregular polygonal fortification measuring approximately 350 by 250 metres, encompassing 8 hectares
- Classified historical monument in France with accessible walking trail and interpretive signage
The Camp dit romain de la Montagne de l'Hermitage is a Roman military fortification situated in the Saône-et-Loire department of Burgundy-Franche-Comté, near the commune of Bouzeron. Constructed during the 2nd century AD, the camp represents a phase of Roman military consolidation across Gaul. Its elevated position provided commanding views of the surrounding landscape, enabling surveillance of regional movement and potential security threats ...