While that particular church was built in recent times, it sat right next to a 4th century one with beautiful Roman mosaics and a baptismal font.
A Roman mosaic and pavement were found beneath the present churchyard, indicating the presence of a villa.
In 1719 a Roman mosaic was discovered near to the church.
Part of a fine Roman mosaic may be seen in situ beneath the floor of the cathedral.
Also not to be missed are the Roman mosaics.
A Roman mosaic was excavated in 1849 at a place known as the Rosy.
The floor of the hall is adorned with a 19th-century imitation of an ancient Roman mosaic.
Beneath its entrance steps is a Roman mosaic.
In the 18th-century, a Roman mosaic was reported to have been found in the parish.
Saint-Rustice is famous for its ancient Roman mosaics which were discovered in 1833.