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Archaeological sites of France

Sélection de 8 archaeological sites sur 163 en France

Prehistoric ensemble of Saint-Joachim
Cairn
44720 Saint-Joachim

The prehistoric complex of Saint-Joachim, located in the Loire-Atlantique, is a neolithic site composed of habitats, cairns and funerary enclosures, classified historical monument in 1981.
Heptagonal Romano-Celtic Temple in Combessac
Temple Gallo-romain
35330 Comblessac

The Romano-Celtic Heptagonal Temple of Combelsac, in Ille-et-Vilaine, is a rare fanum from the 1st to the 4th century, unique in Gaul by its seven-sided shape, classified as a historical monument in 1978.
The prehistoric site of the Quina in Gardes-le-Pontaroux
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.
Prehistoric transfer from Camp aux Anglais to Mouthiers-sur-Boëme
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.
Archaeological site of Roquepertuse in Velaux
Sites archéologique
13880 Velaux

Roquepertuse is a 7th–IIth century BC protoceltic archaeological site located in Velaux (Bouches-du-Rhône), including an oppidum and a Celto-ligure sanctuary on a plateau overlooking the Arc Valley.
Chevalerie de Sacé à Brain-sur-Allonnes
Sites archéologique
49650 Brain-sur-Allonnes

La Chevalerie de Sacé is a 14th century medieval fort house located in Brain-sur-Allonnes (Land of the Loire), surrounded by moats and classified as a historical monument since 1995.
Archaeological site of fortified height of the Camp d'Affrique
Oppidum
54850 Messein

The archaeological site of the Camp d'Affrique is a Gallic oppidum of the Iron Age (Ve-IVe s.a. BC) located in Messein (Meurthe-et-Moselle), overlooking the Moselle Valley. This fortified site of 7 hectares reveals calcined ramparts and traces of metallurgical and textile craftsmanship.
Menhir alignment of Pagliajo
Sites archéologique
20100 Sartène

The alignment of Pagliajo is a megalithic site of the Bronze Age in Sartène (Corse), comprising 258 menhirs and funeral chests, classified as a historical monument in 1974.