In 1980, Fredericksburg became a "sister city" with Frejus, France, a small city located on the French Riviera between Cannes and St. Tropez. Founded by Julius Caesar in 44 B.C., Frejus (Forum Julii) became a major Roman naval base. Vessels built there were used to defeat the Egyptian fleet of Antony and Cleopatra, and Roman ruins and remnants of the city's Roman past abound. In addition to its ancient ruins, Frejus now is a European tourist attraction, famous for its beaches, its restaurants, its Provencal cuisine, and its museums.
Support for and involvement in Sister City activities is mainly through the Fredericksburg Sister City Association. To learn more about Frejus, visit their site Internet.
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