Oppidum dit Camp de Saint-Evroult
site archéologique;oppidum
PA00109769
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1982)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Oppidum dit Camp de Saint-Evroult — Site archéologique;oppidum in Gesnes-le-Gandelin (Sarthe) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1982 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109769. 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 1982), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
portions de l'oppidum (cad. ZL 25, 27, 29, 34) : classement par arrêté du 21 juin 1982 ; portion de l'oppidum (cad. ZL 26) : inscription par arrêté du 28 septembre 1982
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Gesnes-le-Gandelin, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Montfort-le-Gesnois | Montfort-le-Gesnois | 2007 |
| Château du Lude de Le Lude | Le Lude | 1928 |
| Enceinte gallo-romaine (restes) | Le Mans | 1862 |
| Menhir dit de la Pierre Levée | Dissay-sous-Courcillon | 1982 |
| Maison sise au Nord-Ouest de la Cour d'Assé | Le Mans | 1945 |
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 Oppidum dit Camp de Saint-Evroult located?
Oppidum dit Camp de Saint-Evroult is located in the commune of Gesnes-le-Gandelin (Sarthe).
When was Oppidum dit Camp de Saint-Evroult protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1982 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109769 in the Mérimée database.
When was Oppidum dit Camp de Saint-Evroult 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.