Gallo-Roman thermal baths of Warcq

Rare in terms of their luxury and state of preservation, the thermal baths dating from the beginning of our era were discovered on the outskirts of Charleville-Mézières. They bear witness to a rich past buried deep in the Ardennes subsoil. Restoration work will be carried out to keep them in good condition. The site will then be developed to make it a place where science can be passed on and shared, accessible to all.

Since 2009, the Ardennes Departmental Council has had an archaeological operations unit, reconciling the safeguarding of the Ardennes' archaeological heritage with the development of new development projects. During the excavation directed by Julien Bruyère in spring 2017 in Warcq, the unit uncovered these thermal baths. This complete complex includes various rooms dedicated to bathing, an ingenious heating system and various ornaments in white and coloured marble.

Today, we need to protect these remains so that they can stand the test of time and continue to tell our story. The project involves restoring the site, draining the soil and consolidating the thermal baths so that they can withstand this new open-air exhibition, and then enhancing the site with educational panels and appropriate facilities for future visitors so that they can approach the site without damaging it.

If this project appeals to you and you would like to be part of this wonderful adventure and contribute to the enhancement of these thermal baths and, more broadly, to the development of the region, then make a donation!