Vestiges du théâtre gallo-romain d’Argentomagus
site archéologique;théâtre
PA00097460
French architectural heritage database reference.
Classé (1970)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Vestiges du théâtre gallo-romain d'Argentomagus — Site archéologique;théâtre in Saint-Marcel (Indre) classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1970 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097460. 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 1970), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Parcelles contenant les vestiges du théâtre gallo-romain et celle servant d'accès (cad. D 683 à 687, 1604) : classement par arrêté du 26 mars 1970
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de l'Etat.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Saint-Marcel, Indre, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.5989°N, 1.5094°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Martin de Parnac | Parnac | 1925 |
| Restes du château de Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre | Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre | 1939 |
| Abbaye de Varennes de Fougerolles | Fougerolles | 1993 |
| Ancienne commanderie de Malte | Luzeret | 1929 |
| Manoir de la Foulquetière | Luçay-le-Mâle | 1978 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 1er siècle;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 du théâtre gallo-romain d'Argentomagus located?
Vestiges du théâtre gallo-romain d'Argentomagus is located in the commune of Saint-Marcel (Indre).
When was Vestiges du théâtre gallo-romain d'Argentomagus protected?
It was classé Monument Historique (listed) in 1970 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097460 in the Mérimée database.
When was Vestiges du théâtre gallo-romain d'Argentomagus built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 1er siècle;Gallo-romain.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.5989°N, 1.5094°E