Fréjus
[key], town, Var dept., SE France. With adjoining Fréjus-Plage,
located on the Mediterranean, it is a well-known resort of the French
Riviera. Fruits and wines are produced and corks and metals are
manufactured. Founded by Julius Caesar in 49 b.c., it was an
important Roman naval port. The Argens River has since silted up the harbor,
pushing the sea about 3⁄4 mi (1.2 km) from the city. Many Roman ruins
are preserved, notably the oldest surviving arena of Gaul. Also of interest
is a cathedral with a 5th-century baptistery. A French military school and
army base are at Fréjus.
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