Gallo-Roman wall of Mans
The Gallo-Roman wall , located on the commune of Mans was built between 270 and 300 after Jesus-Christ by the Gallic people of the Aulerques Cénomans to secure cruel invasions. Originally it formed an almost perfect rectangle of 700 m along the the Sarthe on 400 Mr.
It was the object of partial destruction and many restorations.
Composed of chalk and sandstone hardcores it is characteristic of architectural and artistic qualities their originators and manufacturers. With sometimes a width of almost 4 meters at its base, she girdles the quoted hurdy-gurdy.
During its construction, many historical constructions were sacrificed and were used for the supplies of materials necessary, and one can find the traces of columns and pediments old in the stones used such which.
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