Musée de l'Alta Rocca
Museum of the Collectivité de Corse in Levie on the geology, archaeology and daily life of the Alta Rocca, from prehistory to the present day.
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About the museum
The Musée de l'Alta Rocca is housed in the centre of the village of Levie (Livia), in southern Corsica. It enables visitors and school groups to discover the geological, historical and cultural features of this micro-region, between the high plateaus of the Cuscionu, the Bavedda needles and the Cagna mountains.
The permanent display traces daily life in southern Corsica through the great periods: the first settlements of the Mesolithic, the producers and builders of the Neolithic, then the Bronze Age with its fortified settlements (casteddi) and its statue-menhirs, such as Aravina I. It continues with the Iron Age, Antiquity and the early modern period, when the lords of the Rocca and Genoese rule dominated, and finally the modern era, marked by a world of shepherds, farmers and craftspeople.
The museum also presents remains from archaeological excavations, as well as exhibitions on the resources of the region and on contemporary art. It also offers lectures, concerts, theatre and literary events.
Highlights
- Permanent display from prehistory to the modern era
- Excavation remains and statue-menhirs, including Aravina I
- Gallery on the geology and natural environment of the Alta Rocca
- Activity booklets for children aged 9 to 12
Permanent exhibition
- Parcours permanent : la vie quotidienne dans le sud de la Corse – A chronological display from prehistory to the modern era, with excavation remains, statue-menhirs and objects from rural life.
- Founded
- 2001
- Operated by
- Collectivité de Corse (Direction du Patrimoine)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Reduced rate and family rate; the conditions are not specified. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 9 · Free admission for children under 10. |
| Families | €3Reduced or family rate, conditions not specified. |
The rates for all sites and museums of the Collectivité de Corse are published on the Collectivité's website.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
The museum states that there is access for visitors with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 9 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €3 · Reduced or family rate, conditions not specified. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Activity booklets for children aged 9 to 12 are available at reception for the permanent display. Workshops for young audiences are offered by reservation.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the centre of the village of Levie, in the Prato district.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Self-guided visit with visit aids in English, Italian, Corsican, German and French, available at reception. Guided tours are offered by reservation for groups of at least 10 people (adults, children, school groups). Book by phone on 04 95 78 00 73 or by email. |
