Situated in the Avesnois Regional Nature Park, the town of Bavay is renowned for its Roman remains. The visit of the archeological site of Bagacum takes in the ruins of a forum, a civil basilica, and a cryptoporticus (subterranean gallery). Close by, the local Archaeology museum houses objects found during excavations, such as bronzes, pottery and crockery...
North Town, region Hauts-de-France, Bavay takes place between Valenciennes and Maubeuge, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of Avesnois. It is located in the former French region of Hainaut, near Saint-Waast, Audignies and Amfroipret.
Former capital of the Nervii, the Gallo-Roman times, the old Bagacum developed in the Middle Ages under the influence of Hainaut County. Fortified in the thirteenth century, it becomes the seat of provost. Became part of the Burgundian Netherlands in the fifteenth century, Bavay then experienced a very prosperous economic times. Attached to the kingdom of France in the late seventeenth century, the town takes little by little the pleasant face and charming that he now knows.
Popular with passing visitors, the city of Bavay seduced by the richness of its historical heritage and its dynamism.
Bavay still has many vestiges of its rich past Gallo-Roman. Thus, it is possible to find a first century of the forum which was unveiled to the day when the bombing of 1940. Other remains as hypocausts were found in other parts of the city, especially in the church. A regional museum with many objects found on site is attached to the forum.
Walking through the city, be sure not to admire the two churches to admire the streets many old facades classified historical monument. After enjoying the statue of Queen Brunhilda, you can also reach the communal cemetery which houses twelve graves of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission soldiers killed during World War II.
If you appreciate the charm of this city in the north of France, you can take the tour sources, a hiking trail that reveals part of its heritage. To enjoy sunny days, it is also possible to reach various hiking trails of the Regional Natural Park of Avesnois or visit the Regional Nature Reserve of the career of the Nervii, a real archaeological and geological mine.
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The weekly market is held every Friday morning.
In July, up to the Gallo-Roman festivals with the gladiatorial program, costumed reenactments and many other activities.
