Nîmes Roman Days – In the footsteps of a legionary at the caupona (Roman tavern): eat, drink, play!

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Just like a legionary from Roman times, step inside a traditional tavern and taste some of the dishes concocted based on the recipes from Apicius near the thermopolium (equivalent of fast-food back then) and sample some Roman wines. It is also an opportunity to learn about antique winemaking and play some of the board games that were popular with patrons of the caupona. This traditional tavern was inspired by the findings from archaeological digs at the Julia Felix domus in Pompeii. After the earthquake of 62 A.D., Julia Felix converted part of her lavish villa into a tavern to fund reconstruction work.

By the Ludgunum Antica association

Saturday 4 and sunday 5 may – From 10am to 6pm

— All weekend                                                                                                                                            
Museum garden : free admission and no bookings required

Special offer during the Nîmes Roman Days (only Friday 3 and Saturday 4 May) : discounted prices on museum admission or guided tours, upon presentation of your ticket for the ‘Germanicus et la colère barbare’ show.

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Nîmes Roman Days – In the footsteps of a legionary at the caupona (Roman tavern): eat, drink, play!

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Just like a legionary from Roman times, step inside a traditional tavern and taste some of the dishes concocted based on the recipes from Apicius near the thermopolium (equivalent of fast-food back then) and sample some Roman wines. It is also an opportunity to learn about antique winemaking and play some of the board games that…

Nîmes Roman Days – The Roman woman during the era of Agrippina the Elder

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