Forum The
forum was constructed at the beginning of the 2nd century and underwent two modifications: at the end of the 2nd century and during the first third of the 3rd century. Excavations at the forum site began in 1703 under the supervision of Nicolas-Joseph Foucault. On 19 March 1840, de Caumont cleared the walls and part of the seating of the
Curia. In 1859, Charma and the Société des Antiquaires de Normandie produced plans of the building and documented recently revealed marble decorations. The
Society of Antiquaries of Normandy continued excavations through the second half of the 19th century. A new archaeological campaign began in 1972, uncovering remains from the
reigns of
Tiberius and
Nero through the 4th century. followed by additional excavations in 2007 and 2008. The forum is rectangular, measuring 115 m by 51.5 m, and is situated off-center on a plateau overlooking the La Guigne valley. It is accessed via two
decumani and one
cardo, and is surrounded by shops. Archaeologists have recovered 36,280 fragments, which have helped reconstruct part of the building's decoration. File:Vieux-la-Romaine_-_Plan_général_du_forum.svg|General plan of the forum at the end of the 2nd century. File:Vieux-la-Romaine_-_Plan_du_forum_(partie_orientale).svg|Origin of the various decorative stones used in the forum. File:Vieux-la-Romaine_fouille_archéologique_01.jpg|Overview of the excavations. File:Vieux-la-Romaine_fouille_archéologique_02.jpg|Panoramic view of the excavations. File:Forum_de_Vieux_2016_10.jpg|Foundations of part of the forum. File:Forum_de_Vieux-la-Romaine_01_-_dernière_saison_de_fouilles_2016.jpg|Remains of the Curia.
House with the U-shaped courtyard The construction of the house is generally dated to the late 1st century or early 2nd century, although some evidence suggests it may date to the second half of the 2nd century or early 3rd century. Toward the end of the Roman period, the house likely housed an artisan working with bone. The original cellar was filled in during this time. and the Roman remains suffered degradation during the medieval period due to exposure to the elements. Excavations at the house began in the 1990s, and a
shelter was constructed in 2008 as part of site enhancements. Archaeological investigations revealed part of a
Tuscan-order column, as well as human and animal remains, including a child aged eight to ten and a horse. The house was connected to the period's sewer network. In the mid-2nd century, a stone
insula was built, which was later replaced by two houses, one of which in the western part was quickly demolished. Around 170–180, a house with a small peristyle was constructed. At the end of the 2nd century or the beginning of the 3rd century, the house was expanded into the
house with the large peristyle. After another fire in the early 4th century, the building was used for material recovery and reuse. By the 18th century, the site was completely covered with soil and converted into cultivated land. The first discovery at the site, a mosaic, was made in 1812. In 1826, the
Society of Antiquaries of Normandy initiated excavations. The
tutela of Vieux-la-Romaine was discovered in August 1988. The house was prepared for public access starting in September 1992 and opened in July 1993, with its gardens also opening that year. after which the site was reburied. == Description ==