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Origin and history

The Poulailler Oppidum is a major archaeological site in the town of Landéan, Ille-et-Vilaine, in the heart of the Fougères forest. Dominating the Nançon Creek, this oppidum dates back to the Iron Age, a period marked by the emergence of defensive fortifications among the Gaulish peoples. Its high strategic location reflects the military and social concerns of the time, where these structures served as refuges and political centres.

Ranked under the title of historical monuments by order of 27 May 1970, the oppidum covers several forest plots (cadastre D 155, 169, 171, 176, 177, 179). This official protection underscores its heritage importance, both for the understanding of Breton protohistory and for the preservation of archaeological remains. Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its role in the local historical landscape, although details of its occupation or abandonment remain partially documented.

The region of Fougères, to which Landean is attached, was during Protohistory a territory marked by agriculture, crafts and trade. The oppida, like the Poulailler, were then places of power and assembly for the Gaulish communities. Their study sheds light on the social and economic dynamics of this pivotal period before Romanization. Today, the site offers a material testimony of this time, although its accessibility and tourist exploitation remain limited by its preserved forest environment.

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