Gaulish trading hub unearthed near Allonnes, Sarthe
A 2,300-year-old Gaulish settlement has been discovered at a crossroads of trade routes near Allonnes, in the Sarthe department of France. The site is believed to have functioned as a commercial exchange center for the Celtic community. The find was reported by Le Journal des Arts on July 16, 2026.
Key facts
- A Gaulish settlement approximately 2,300 years old was discovered.
- The site is located near Allonnes, in the Sarthe department.
- It was found at a crossroads of trade routes.
- Archaeologists interpret it as a probable Celtic exchange center.
- The discovery was reported on July 16, 2026.
- The source is Le Journal des Arts.
Entities
Institutions
- Le Journal des Arts
Locations
- Allonnes
- Sarthe
- France