Echoes of Empire: The Roman Legacy in Provence
Susie Wilmot
- Regions:
- England, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £50 + expenses
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 5th August 2026
- Tagged:
- History Religion Roman Empire | Roman Army | Roman Conquest | France
Step back in time to an era when Provence was the pride of Rome’s expanding empire, a land transformed by the engineering genius and cultural sophistication of its conquerors. Join us as we uncover the enduring legacy of Rome, where aqueducts still stand proud, arenas still whisper of gladiator games and ancient roads echo the footsteps of legionnaires. From the grandeur of the Pont du Gard to the imperial ambitions that shaped Nîmes and Arles, we’ll explore how Provence became a jewel of Roman civilization and why its legacy lives on today.
Views: 15 | Enquiries: 0About Susie Wilmot
Susie read Classics at Newnham College Cambridge, three years below Mary Beard but unlike Mary she didn’t make a career of it! She went on to study History of Art for a year then taught English as a Foreign Language in Italy and France before returning to the UK. She worked for twenty years in the charitable sector before retiring. She now enjoys speaking regularly on cruises about port destinations, Classical Civilisation and Art History. She is an Anglican lay minister, married with three sons and three grandchildren. She loves walking, gardening, skiing, travel, good food and wine.
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