Fanum gallo-romain (vestiges)
site archéologique;fanum
PA00109895
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1987)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Fanum gallo-romain (vestiges) — Site archéologique;fanum in Oisseau-le-Petit (Sarthe) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109895. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is classé Monument Historique (listed) (since 1987), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Fanum gallo-romain (vestiges) (cad. ZI 23) : classement par arrêté du 23 janvier 1987
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Oisseau-le-Petit, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.3467°N, 0.0747°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| chapelle Notre-Dame-Pitié-Dieu | Crannes-en-Champagne | 2017 |
| Eglise Saint-Jouin de Peray | Peray | 2000 |
| Eglise de Nogent-le-Bernard | Nogent-le-Bernard | 1911 |
| Eglise Saint-Fraimbault et Saint-Antoine | Épineu-le-Chevreuil | 1998 |
| Vieux Pont sur la Vègre | Asnières-sur-Vègre | 1984 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the Gallo-romain.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
UNESCO landscape
The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 as a cultural landscape. Read the anchor page: Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fanum gallo-romain (vestiges) located?
Fanum gallo-romain (vestiges) is located in the commune of Oisseau-le-Petit (Sarthe).
When was Fanum gallo-romain (vestiges) protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1987 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109895 in the Mérimée database.
When was Fanum gallo-romain (vestiges) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the Gallo-romain.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.3467°N, 0.0747°E