Auvergne to discover Hist This summer, 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. Book your visit here
IN GERGOVIA:
Guided tour: Gergovia, in the heart of the Battle
Relive the adventures of the confrontation between Vercingetorix and Caesar! You will discover the Gergovie Plateau with our guide who will reveal the secrets of the Battle and the latest archaeological discoveries!
Rates and information:
- Every day at 11:30 a.m, from 5 July to 31 August 2025
- Every day at 11:30 a.m and 2:00 p.m, from 28 July to 31 August 2025
- Duration: 1h
- Admission prices: Adults: € 7 / Concessions: € 5 / Free admission: children under 6
- Meeting place: Gergovia Museum – Plateau de Gergovie – 63670 La Roche-Blanche
- Guided tour in French language
Guided tour of the Gergovia archaeological digs
This summer, archaeological research resumes on the sector of the “Quartier des Artisans” (= craftsmen’s quarter), near the P2 South gate car park on the southern edge of the plateau. These excavations focus on re-examining the main access to the fortified Gallic city and may unveil new aspects of the daily life of the populations who lived on the Gergovia plateau at the end of the Iron Age. From the guided tour platform overlooking the excavations, discover the latest archaeological news of the site thanks to a registered tour guide.
Rates and information:
- Every day, from 5 July to 27 July 2025
- At 2:00 p.m
- Duration: 45 min
- Free admission
- Meeting place: in front of the remains of the Maison des Étudiants (= Students’ House), near the P2 South gate car park – Plateau de Gergovie – 63670 La Roche-Blanche
- Guided tour in French language
The Archeobus
Get on board our shuttle bus for a guided tour taking you from Gergovia to the oppidum of Corent via Gondole and Caesar’s camps!
Rates and information:
- Every Friday, from 11 July to 29 August 2025
- At 4:00 p.m
- Duration: 4h
- Admission prices: € 10 per person
- Meeting place: Gergovia Museum – Plateau de Gergovie – 63670 La Roche-Blanche
- Guided tour in French language
IN CORENT:
Guided tour: Corent, when the Gauls lived in the city
On the Plateau de Corent, located 15 km from Gergovia, you will discover the history of this powerful city of the Arverne people. A walk that will reverse the received ideas about the Gauls and their way of life.
Rates and information:
- Every Sunday, from 5 July to 31 August 2025
- At 4:30 p.m
- Duration: 1h30
- Admission prices: Adults: € 7 / Concessions: € 5 / Free admission: children under 6
- Meeting place: Guided tour departure sign near the archaeological site car park – Plateau de Corent – 63730 Corent
- Guided tour in French language
Are you also interested in visiting the Gergovia Museum?
All guided tours are carried out in partnership with the Puy de Dôme Department.
