Site gallo-romain des Tours Mirandes - Vendoeuvre, France
N 46° 44.381 E 000° 17.921
31T E 293639 N 5179780
This Gallo-Roman site dating from I - III centuries after J-C extends over a hundred acres between the towns of Vendeuvre du Poitou and Chéneché.
Waymark Code: WMJ4Q0
Location: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Date Posted: 09/23/2013
Views: 7
Discovered for the first time in the nineteenth century, it has actually been several excavations and rescue the arrival of Colonel Charles Potut early 60s. The drought of 1976 has established and reproduce most of the plan through aerial photography.
It was a large secondary agglomeration composed of several residential neighborhoods and crafts, a sanctuary, a theater and a long esplanade called forum.
Refurbished since 2009, you can see today the remains of the sanctuary and the remains of the south wall of the esplanade.
During discovery, accidental or due to excavations, appeared beautiful sculptures such as "Love", as well as pottery and many other marbles from the most sumptuous country of antiquity.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: Guided tour: € 2.00 or free
Opening days/times:
free : 24/24h and 7/7j
guided tour : continuously from Tuesday to Saturday 10am-12h and 14h-17h
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Some remaining traces (ruins) or pieces
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