Construction of the villa Antiquité (période gallo-romaine) (≈ 212)
Estimated period of construction of the estate.
1er septembre 1988
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 1er septembre 1988 (≈ 1988)
Order to protect the remains.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Gallo-Roman villa of the Boin (cad. A 475, 477, 478, 481) : classification by decree of 1 September 1988
Origin and history
The Gallo-Roman villa of the Boin is a historical monument located in the commune of Saint-Éloy-les-Tuilleries, in Corrèze (Nouvelle-Aquitaine). This archaeological site dates back to the Gallo-Roman period, illustrating the Roman rural settlement in this region. The vestiges attest to an ancient occupation, typical of the agricultural holdings of the period, organised around a pars urbana (habitation) and a pars rustica (agricultural part).
Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 1 September 1988, the villa is subject to protection including several cadastral parcels (A 475, 477, 478, 481). Its location, although documented (2 Chemin de la Rivière), remains approximate according to available sources, with a geolocalized accuracy deemed "a priori satisfactory". No additional information is provided on its current state, its accessibility to the public, or any recent excavations.
In the Gallo-Roman era, Limousin was a transitional zone between the Celtic territories and the Roman influence, marked by villaes like the Boin. These areas played a central role in the local economy, combining agricultural production, crafts and sometimes commerce. Their architecture often reflected the social status of their owners, although the specific details of this site are not specified in the sources consulted.
