This autumn, 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 to discover History where it was enacted. Book your visit here
European Heritage Days: free activities at the Gergovia’s museum
On 19 and 20 September, come and reconnect with your history during the European Heritage Days in Auvergne and the Puy-de-Dôme. For the occasion, the Archaeological Museum of the Battle of Gergovia invites you to (re)discover the Gaulish past and go behind the scenes of archaeological research during a whole weekend of activities, completely free of charge! Explore the museum at your own pace, enjoy a guided tour of the temporary exhibition, and embark on a journey aboard the Archéobus, 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:
- Self-guided museum visit: 19-20 September, from 1 p.m to 6 p.m
- Guided tour of the temporary exhibition “Cut from Gallic cloth. Costume and jewellery in Gaul”: 19 September, at 11 a.m. (duration : 1h)
- Archéobus: 19 September, at 2 p.m. (duration : 4h)
- Free admission
- Meeting place: Gergovia Museum – Plateau de Gergovie – 63670 La Roche-Blanche
- Guided tours in French language
Autumn holidays: the activities of the Gergovia’s museum
After the back-to-school rush, it’s time to slow down, relax and have fun during an autumn getaway in the heart of Auvergne. Come and unwind while discovering the region’s history at one of its most iconic sites: the Gergovie Plateau. To help you make the most of this historic setting, the Gergovie Museum offers a programme of activities that will bring the fascinating daily life of the Gauls back to life, as well as the epic Battle of Gergovia. Choose our guided tour “Gergovia, in the heart of the Battle” to relive the adventures of the confrontation between Vercingetorix and Caesar, and set off on a journey aboard the Archéobus.
Rates and information:
- Self-guided museum visit: 17 October – 1st November, all day, from 1 p.m to 6 p.m
- Guided tour “Gergovia, in the heart of the Battle”: 20 and 27 October, at 2 p.m. (duration : 1h / Admission prices: Adults: € 7 / Concessions: € 5 / Free admission: children under 7)
- Archéobus: 24 October, at 2 p.m. (duration : 4h / Admission prices: € 10 per person)
- Meeting place: Gergovia Museum – Plateau de Gergovie – 63670 La Roche-Blanche
- Guided tours in French language
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