Vestiges de l’amphithéâtre gallo-romain
site archéologique;amphithéâtre
PA00097456
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1964)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Vestiges de l'amphithéâtre gallo-romain — Site archéologique;amphithéâtre in Saint-Marcel (Indre) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1964 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097456. 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 1964), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Partie des vestiges (cad. C 21, 24, 728) : classement par arrêté du 1er février 1964 ; Partie des vestiges (cad. C 22, 23, 722, 723) : classement par décret du 20 avril 1964
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Marcel, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.6015°N, 1.5201°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Saturnin | Ceaulmont | 1954 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de La Berthenoux | La Berthenoux | 1924 |
| Maison-forte de Villiers | Mauvières | 1992 |
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Liniez | Liniez | 1928 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Aigurande | Aigurande | 1926 |
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 Vestiges de l'amphithéâtre gallo-romain located?
Vestiges de l'amphithéâtre gallo-romain is located in the commune of Saint-Marcel (Indre).
When was Vestiges de l'amphithéâtre gallo-romain protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1964 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097456 in the Mérimée database.
When was Vestiges de l'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: 46.6015°N, 1.5201°E