Cherré, Archaeological site in Aubigné-Racan, France

Cherré is an archaeological complex with the remains of a theater, temples, bathing facilities, and an aqueduct system. The excavated structures cover a large area and reveal the diverse layout of an ancient inhabited site.

The site began as a burial ground in prehistoric times and later developed into a thriving ancient settlement. It reached its greatest importance during the 2nd and 3rd centuries when the structures took their current forms.

Cherré was a secondary agglomeration with predominantly religious functions, dedicated to the imperial cult or a warrior cult, where seasonal commercial and religious gatherings took place. The site lies at the crossroads of the Andecavi, Aulerci Cenomani and Turones territories. The theatre held three thousand seats.

The ruins lie on both sides of the D 305 road between Vaas and Le Lude, 3.9 km southwest of Aubigné-Racan. The site belongs to the Sarthe departmental council, which since the late 2000s has laid out paths for easier access to the remains and information panels for visitors. The ground slopes from 45 m near the theater down to 40 m by the baths.

The aqueduct that supplied Cherré ran above ground; no underground channel is documented. The site's water came from a stream feeding this aqueduct, and the ruins visible today are low foundation walls of dark, moss-covered stone, not buried conduits.