La voie d’Aquitaine entre Tolosa (Toulouse, Haute-Garonne) et Carcaso (Carcassonne, Aude) : stations et sites de bord de route

A comprehensive analysis of the Roman road 'La voie d’Aquitaine' between Toulouse and Carcassonne reveals its significant role in regional occupation and economy during antiquity. The study, combining ground and aerial surveys, identifies a network of official stations and numerous private 'roadside service sites,' which were primarily used by travelers and transporters. These sites, ranging from 0.5 to 2 hectares, often located near water sources, show evidence of blacksmithing activities and equipment related to vehicle maintenance, indicating specialized functions. The absence of alternative navigable routes underscores the road's critical importance in connecting regions and facilitating economic activity during the Roman period.

Passelac, M. (2016). La voie d’Aquitaine entre Tolosa (Toulouse, Haute-Garonne) et Carcaso (Carcassonne, Aude) : stations et sites de bord de route. Gallia, 73(1), 253–273. https://doi.org/10.4000/gallia.614