Musée du Pays châtillonnais

About the museum

The museum’s collections come from the Pays Châtillonnais, the Société archéologique et historique du Châtillonnais, the museum’s friends’ association and many donors. They bring together objects discovered in the 20th century at sites in the region, notably from the Celtic and Gallo-Roman periods.

The discovery of the tomb of the Lady of Vix in 1953 gave the museum international fame. Her large bronze krater, now one of the museum’s best-known pieces, is the heart of the Vix Treasure.

In 2009 the museum moved into the buildings of the former Notre-Dame abbey, which made it possible to enlarge and renovate the exhibition spaces. The route runs from Prehistory to the early 20th century and includes rooms devoted to the Vix Treasure, the Celts and Gauls, the Gallo-Roman world, medieval and Renaissance art, Marshal Marmont and birds. The museum is run by the Communauté de Communes du Pays Châtillonnais.

Highlights

• Vix Treasure and its large bronze krater
• Rooms devoted to the Celts, the Gauls and the Gallo-Roman world
• The former Notre-Dame abbey
• The room devoted to Marshal Marmont
• Activity booklet for children from age 7

Permanent exhibitions

• Trésor de Vix – Room devoted to the princely tomb of Vix and its large bronze krater.
• Celtes et Gaulois, monde gallo-romain – Objects found at sites in the Pays Châtillonnais, from the Celtic to the Gallo-Roman period.
• Le maréchal Marmont, art médiéval et Renaissance – Rooms devoted to Marshal Marmont and to medieval and Renaissance art.

Founded

1882

Operated by

Communauté de Communes du Pays Châtillonnais

Admission & discounts

Free admission: National events.

Also free for job seekers, members of the Friends of the Museum and of the Société archéologique et historique du Châtillonnais, teachers preparing a school visit, journalists and guides (on proof). A regional pass, “La Côte des Bar”, at €3.50 for 20 sites existed in 2025. Payment on site by cash, card (contactless up to €50) or cheque.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

All spaces are accessible; a lift serves every level. Wheelchairs and seat-canes are lent at reception, folding chairs are available free of charge, and benches are installed in the rooms. Holders of the PMR parking card may park in the museum courtyard by informing the team by phone or e-mail in advance. Visit aids for visually impaired visitors, tactile works marked with a logo, and a sensory visit with original objects and copies on request, accompanied by a companion. Assistance dogs are admitted; other animals are not.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

A French-language activity booklet for children from age 7 is available at reception or for download. Mediators are present in the rooms to answer questions.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Lockers
• Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi at reception. Lockers at reception; large backpacks and bags are not admitted into the rooms. Bookshop with books, reproductions of works and jewellery inspired by the Vix Treasure.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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