Théâtre-amphithéâtre gallo-romain
théâtre;amphithéâtre
PA00109127
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1986)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Théâtre-amphithéâtre gallo-romain — Théâtre;amphithéâtre in Gennes (Maine-et-Loire) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1986 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109127. 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 1986), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Le théâtre-amphithéâtre (cad. ZC 86 à 88, 243) : classement par arrêté du 9 décembre 1986
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Gennes, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.3352°N, -0.2382°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Hospices d'Angers ou Hôpital Sainte-Marie | Angers | 1930 |
| Eglise de Beaulieu-sur-Layon | Beaulieu-sur-Layon | 1926 |
| Moulin de la Herpinière | Turquant | 1982 |
| Eglise de Bouchemaine | Bouchemaine | 1972 |
| Théâtre de Saumur | Saumur | 2012 |
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 Théâtre-amphithéâtre gallo-romain located?
Théâtre-amphithéâtre gallo-romain is located in the commune of Gennes (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Théâtre-amphithéâtre gallo-romain protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1986 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109127 in the Mérimée database.
When was Théâtre-amphithéâtre gallo-romain 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: 47.3352°N, -0.2382°E