Archaeological sites in Poitou-Charente

Sites archéologique
16320 Gardes-le-Pontaroux

The prehistoric site of the Quina, in Gardes-le-Pontaroux (Charente), is a major paleolithic deposit occupied by the Moustarian and the Aurignacian, famous for its flint tools and Neanderthal remains classified as Historic Monument in 1984.

Éperon barré
16440 Mouthiers-sur-Boëme

The prehistoric break-up of Camp aux Anglais in Mouthiers-sur-Boëme is a barred spur occupied by Neolithic and Bronze Age, showing prehistoric fortified habitat in New Aquitaine.

Vestiges Gallo-romain
86320 Civaux

The archaeological excavation site of Civaux, in New Aquitaine, reveals remains of the 2nd and 5th centuries, including a Roman sanctuary and a Merovingian necropolis near the Palaeo-Christian church of the village.

Sites archéologique
86260 Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Roc-aux-Sorciers, a rock shelter decorated with 14 000-year-old Magdalenian sculptures, is located in Angles-sur-l'Anglin, New Aquitaine. This exceptional prehistoric site combines habitat and monumental parietal art.

Sites archéologique
79700 Mauléon

The engraved rocks of Saint-Aubin-de-Baubigné at Mauléon are archaeological remains of the Iron Age, located in New Aquitaine. These carved blocks bear witness to an ancient occupation in the Deux-Sèvres.