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Welcome to Gergovia!

On the emblematic Plateau of Gergovia, the Gergovia Museum invites you into the world of the Ancient Gauls and the clash of arms between Vercingetorix and Caesar.

 

The museum is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays in September, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Cut from Gallic cloth. Costume and jewellery in Gaul

Visit the Gergovia Museum’s new exhibition to discover the major trends in Gallic fashion.

About us

Located on the legendary Gergovia Plateau in the heart of the Auvergne, the Archaeological Museum of the Battle of Gergovia deals with the historical battle between Julius Caesar and the Gallic warlord Vercingetorix.  Come and explore the 600 m2 interactive exhibition with its various archaeological artefacts, multimedia presentations and reduced-scale and real-life models.  Are you ready for an adventure?

The immersion room
The outstanding objects
The military forces
History of the Arverni territory
Testimonies of the living and the dead
The landscape through time

News

What’s on the autumn 2026 in Gergovia: guided tours and cultural activities

This autumn, discover the archaeological sites of Gergovia in Auvergne (France) with our outdoor guided tours.

What’s on the summer 2026 in Gergovia and Corent: guided tours and cultural activities

This summer 2026, discover the archaeological sites of Gergovia and Corent with our outdoor guided tours. In addition to your visit of the Archaeological Museum of the Battle of Gergovia, let yourself be guided under the sun of the Auvergne to discover History where it was enacted.

European Archaeology Days 2026 at Gergovia, Corent and Gondole

For the 2026 European Archaeology Days, the Gergovia Museum invites you to discover the Gallic past and the archaeological research