Musée archéologique du Donjon
Museum in the keep of Martres-Tolosane, with replicas of sculptures from the Gallo-Roman villa of Chiragan; admission is free.
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About the museum
The museum occupies the keep of Martres-Tolosane in the Comminges region. In the Gallo-Roman period, a huge villa stood on the banks of the Garonne at a place called Chiragan. Successive excavations of the site have yielded exceptional pieces, mainly busts and marble sculptures. Most of the originals are now kept at the Musée Saint-Raymond in Toulouse.
The museum in Martres-Tolosane displays replicas of these works, as well as a few originals. Visitors can see, for example, copies of Myron’s Athena and Marsyas and Praxiteles’ Aphrodite of Knidos (Venus of Cnidus), and busts of Roman figures such as Julius Caesar, Augustus, Trajan, Marcus Aurelius and Septimius Severus. Fragments of marble and mosaic complete the display.
The medieval atmosphere of the keep gives the visit a special setting. The old faience pieces of Martres-Tolosane, which belong to the same collection, are presented separately at the interpretation centre for the heritage of Martres (centre d’interprétation du patrimoine martrais).
Highlights
- Replicas of busts and sculptures from the Gallo-Roman villa of Chiragan
- Copies of Myron’s Athena and Marsyas and the Venus of Cnidus
- Fragments of marble and mosaic
- Visit inside the medieval keep
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Répliques de la villa gallo-romaine de Chiragan – Reproductions of busts, sculptures, and fragments of marble and mosaic discovered in the Chiragan villa.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Martres-Tolosane – Pyrénées · 1-min walk · 97 m
Martres-Tolosane railway station is about a 9-minute walk away. Martres-Tolosane – Pyrénées bus stop, on the Toulouse – Boussens – Saint-Girons and Mauran – Cazères – Saint-Gaudens lines.
By car
Coach parking, as indicated by Haute-Garonne Tourisme.
Exit 21 or 22 of the A64 motorway, about 2 km away; the station is about 0.5 km away.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided visits for groups, booked through the tourist office. |
