Musée archéologique Le Trésor d'Eauze
Gallo-Roman museum in Eauze presenting the Elusa treasure, with more than 28,000 coins and some fifty jewels discovered in 1985.
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About the museum
The idea of a museum dates back to the 1880s, when the construction of the Eauze railway station revealed many remains of the ancient town of Elusa. The most remarkable pieces were, however, gradually entrusted to other museums, such as those in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Toulouse or Auch.
The discovery of the Eauze treasure on October 18, 1985 gave the project new momentum. In 1987 the commune bought two neighboring houses, previously occupied by a bank, to house the museum, which opened on March 1, 1995. The treasure is displayed in the basement, in the former strongroom.
The treasure includes more than 28,000 coins, mostly from the 3rd century, and some fifty jewels and precious objects. The museum also has permanent collections ranging from prehistory to the Merovingian period, including a remarkable set of prehistoric tools. Since 2008 it has been part of the ELUSA Capitale Antique hub, together with the Séviac villa and the Cieutat domus.
Highlights
- Eauze treasure: 28,054 coins and some fifty jewels from the 3rd century
- Treasure displayed in the former strongroom of a bank
- Gallo-Roman and prehistoric collections
- Tactile trail for families
- Combined ticket with the Séviac villa and the Cieutat domus
Permanent exhibition
- Trésor d'Eauze et collections permanentes – The Gallo-Roman coin treasure discovered in 1985 is displayed alongside jewels, Gallo-Roman collections and a set of prehistoric tools.
- Founded
- 1995
- Operated by
- SIVU Elusa Capitale Antique
- Visitors per year
- approx. 9,736 (2019)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5Job seekers, students under 26, holders of the passeport privilège or the tourisme-loisirs-culture card, on proof |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 10 · Rate for ages 11 to 17; free for children under 11. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree for people with disabilities. |
| Students & apprentices | –Free for students of art history and archaeology and holders of the ICOM card, on proof; reduced rate for other students under 26. |
| Groups (21+ people) | €6 per personGuided tour for adult groups of more than 20 people: €6 per person with a €25 flat fee for one site. School groups pay €4 per pupil for one site, guided tour included. |
| 2-site ticket, adult (valid for one year) | €12 |
| 2-site ticket, reduced rate | €7 |
| 2-site ticket, ages 11 to 17 | €4 |
| 3-site ticket, adult (valid for one year) | €15 |
| 3-site ticket, reduced rate | €9 |
| 3-site ticket, ages 11 to 17 | €5 |
| Educational workshop, per person | €6 |
| Annual events (Roman festival, Bacchanalia, etc.), adult | €10€5 for ages 6 to 17; free for children under 6. |
Free admission: National Archaeology Days and European Heritage Days: free access to the sites and guided tours.
The prices shown apply to one site; tickets for two or three sites (museum, Cieutat domus, Séviac villa) are valid for one year. The reduced rate also applies to passeport privilège holders.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Tactile trail at the Eauze treasure museum.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 10 |
|---|
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Tactile trail in the museum, an educational and multimedia interpretation center at the Cieutat domus, and summer workshops for young visitors (€6 per person per workshop).
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Eauze – Place Liberté · 2-min walk · 231 m
The “Eauze – Place Liberté” coach stop is about 231 meters from the museum and is served by the Nogaro–Condom line.
By car
Parking available
The three ELUSA sites are a few kilometers apart: the museum and the Cieutat domus are in Eauze, while the Séviac villa is in Montréal-du-Gers, about fifteen kilometers away.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Self-guided or guided visits. The ELUSA interpretation center at the entrance to the Cieutat domus is recommended as a starting point. Workshops for young visitors are held in summer. |
