Archaeologists Find Possible ‘Palace’ Where Roman Life Continued After Rome Fell

Rome’s grip on modern-day France loosened around the 5th century CE. But traces of Roman influence persisted for much longer—particularly in the way wealthy communities built their homes.

During the latest rounds of excavations at Mount Saint-Laurent, French archaeologists uncovered a small hilltop settlement containing multiple buildings with distinct Roman elements, one of which was dated to between the 6th and 7th centuries. The site hosted multiple masonry buildings, glass fragments likely from lamps and tableware, and suspended floors indicative…