Construction of oppidum IVᵉ siècle av. J.-C. (≈ 100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated foundation period
31 janvier 1949
First entry MH
First entry MH 31 janvier 1949 (≈ 1949)
Protection of plots B1 405 to 410
14 décembre 1949
Second entry MH
Second entry MH 14 décembre 1949 (≈ 1949)
Protection of Parcel B1 556
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Parcels (Box B1 405 to 410, 557 to 559): entry by order of 31 January 1949; Parcel (Case B1-556): inscription by order of 14 December 1949
Origin and history
The oppidum of the Courtine in Ollioules is a major archaeological site dated the fourth century BC. Located in the commune of Ollioules (Var), it bears witness to the protohistoric occupation of the region. The monument has been listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments since 1949, with protections covering several cadastral plots (B1 405 to 410, 556 to 559).
The remains of this oppidum, typical of fortified iron-age settlements, reflect the social and defensive organization of local populations. These sites often served as shelters, storage sites or political centres for surrounding communities. Their strategic location, like that of the Courtine, allowed to control the channels of communication and agricultural resources.
Available data (Monumentum, Merimée database) indicate that the oppidum is located in 1846 A Chemin de la Courtine, but geographical accuracy remains variable according to the sources. No information is provided on its current accessibility (visits, services) or on historical characters related to the site.
