An important town in Roman Gaul, replacing Lyon as capital toward the end of the Empire, Arles boasts a very well-preserved amphi?­theater (arynes), seating over 20,000 in the days of the gladiators.
A Roman amphitheater sits untouched by the ages in the town of Arles.
The city of Lyon, which served at the capital until the rise of Paris, has the most historical artifacts from Roman Gaul.