Allonnes, great Gallic city...

To imagine that this peaceful little village in Maine-et-Loire, with its bakery, butcher's shop, belote café and bigote church was once a large Gallic city gives an idea of the uncontrollable vertigo of time...

 

A housing development...

As is often the case, alas, not far from pretty little villages, it was decided to build a housing estate. Yes, small houses all the same, like you don't find them everywhere in France, and which have nothing to do with the local architecture. But well, that's how it is... we have IKEA and McDonald's!

Anyway, the first bulldozer shot brought out some interesting things, nothing less than the remains of a large Gallic agglomeration with what we would call nowadays a cultural complex!

Situated at the crossroads of two important roads, and at the territorial junction of three distinct Gallic tribes, one can well imagine the heavily loaded wagon loads, the noisy discussions around the exchanges... because, all the same, we are talking about 2000 structures, from 9 to 50 m², not counting, around, monumental constructions, temples, walls...

 

To find out more...

To find out more, it is possible to contact the enthusiasts who work in the association called "Centro Annonay de prospection et de recherche archéologique" (Capra). This association is located in the premises of the "Center for Archaeological Studies and Resources of Maine" (Céram).

 

CERAM Pierre Térouanne
27 bis rue Charles Gounod –

72700 Allonnes

Tél. 02 43 80 68 31
asso.capra@association-capra.com

 

 


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