Bavay

• Bavay is a town located on the River Bavay in Haut de France Region of Northeastern France.
• It was the Roman town of Bagacum Nerviorum, capital of the Nervii Gallic Tribe in the Province of Gallia Belgica.

History

• A Legend exists that Bavay was built by one of the survivors of Troy and that its seven roads reflected the Seven Classical Planets, each departing from its own Temple.
• It was an important city during the Roman Period, located on the Via Belgica and at a crossroads for several other Roman Roads.

The Roman Site and Museum

• Bavay Forum
  • The excavated Ruins of Bavay Roman Town can be visited.

Roman Roads

• Via Belgica
  • Amiens-Bavay-Tongeren–Maastricht–Cologne

Bavay