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πŸ›οΈ Caesarodonum-Blesum

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πŸ›οΈ Caesarodonum-Blesum
Gallo-Roman settlement and archaeological site near Blois, Loire Valley


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 17:26
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Located near Blois in the Loir-et-Cher department of the Loire Valley, France
  • Roman settlement founded in the 1st century CE, strategically positioned on the Loire River
  • Name derives from Caesar (Roman authority) and Blesum (Gallic settlement)
  • Remains accessible through archaeological parks and local museums documenting Gallo-Roman life

Caesarodonum-Blesum was a Gallo-Roman settlement established during the early Imperial period on the Loire River's southern bank, near ...

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