Musée d'Archéologie et d'Histoire de Nyons et des Baronnies
Archaeology museum in Nyons showing objects from prehistory to the Middle Ages from Nyons and the Baronnies; currently closed for inventory.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in 1968 by the Union des préhistoriens, archéologues et amateurs d’art de la Drôme et du Haut-Comtat. It displays collections from the commune of Nyons and the western Baronnies, from prehistory (Middle Paleolithic) to the Middle Ages.
The display follows a red thread, “Cuisine et échanges en Baronnies” (“Cooking and exchange in the Baronnies”): each showcase evokes the food preparation of its time and objects that came from afar, such as obsidian tools from Italy. Excavations in 2001 revealed the “oldest village in Nyons”, inhabited by farmers around 5,500 years ago. Notable pieces include Gallo-Roman tableware found at Dieulefit, a Roman double sarcophagus and a 14th-century parchment relating to the Roman bridge of Nyons.
A working library holds several hundred books on the history and archaeology of the region. The museum is currently closed for a complete inventory.
Highlights
- Oldest village in Nyons (around 5,500 years old)
- Gallo-Roman tableware from Dieulefit
- Roman double sarcophagus
- 14th-century parchment relating to the Roman bridge of Nyons
- “Cuisine et échanges en Baronnies” trail
Permanent exhibition
- Cuisine et échanges en Baronnies – Archaeological trail from prehistory to the Middle Ages, built around food preparation and objects from other regions.
- Founded
- 1968
- Operated by
- Association Terre d'Eygues
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1.50Children and young people aged 12 to 18 |
| Children & teens | €1.50free up to age 11 · Ages 12 to 18: €1.50; free for children under 12. |
| Groups (6+ people) | €1.50 per personAdult groups of more than 5 people: €1.50 per person. |
| School group (10 children): price per person | €1Accompanying adult free according to the tourist information sheet. |
Prices shown before the museum closed for inventory.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the tourist information sheet, the museum is not wheelchair-accessible.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available · 300 m to the entrance
Digue car park, 300 m away; place de la Libération car park, 300 m away.
The museum is at the Espace Maxime Mignon, 8 rue Pierre Toesca, in the centre of Nyons.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | According to the tourist information sheet, guided visits are available on request and group visits by reservation. A temporary exhibition is organised every year. |
