Musée gallo-romain de Néris-les-Bains
Archaeological museum housed in a 15th-century mansion, presenting the Gallo-Roman remains discovered at Néris-les-Bains.
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About the museum
The Néris-les-Bains museum opened in 1995 in the Maison du Patrimoine, a 15th-century noble house behind the Romanesque church, near the Merovingian necropolis. The old building was fitted out in a modern way to house the collections.
The objects come from excavations carried out in the commune since the 19th century and from the private collections of local scholars. The ancient town of Néris is a rich archaeological site, and the reception room shows its contrasting aspects: an official town built on the Roman model, with large inscriptions and capitals from the baths, and craft quarters where housing kept a Celtic tradition.
The route evokes everyday life through ceramics (mortars, urns, cooking pots, dishes, jugs), glass feeding bottles, oil lamps, styli and jewellery. Worship is illustrated by figurines of deities, a bas-relief of the Gaulish goddess Epona and statues of Taranis and Cernunnos. Temporary painting exhibitions complement the permanent collections.
Highlights
- Large inscription of Lucius Julius Equester and capitals from the baths
- Important collection of Gallo-Roman everyday ceramics
- Bas-relief of the Gaulish goddess Epona
- Statues of the Celtic gods Taranis and Cernunnos
- 15th-century noble house beside the Romanesque church
Permanent exhibition
- Collections gallo-romaines – Sculptures, inscriptions, pottery, frescoes and funerary objects showing the public and domestic life of the inhabitants of the ancient town.
- Founded
- 1995
- Visitors per year
- approx. 1,683
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3.50 |
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| Children & teens | €1.60free up to age 5 · Child rate for ages 6 to 12; free for children under 6. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €1.60Rate for people with disabilities |
| Groups (10+ people) | €2.50 per personAdult group rate; €0.80 per child for children's groups. |
Free for children under 6 and for group drivers.
Accessibility
- Partially 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 tourist office indicates wheelchair access, either independent or with assistance, and parking nearby.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking near the museum, according to the tourist office.
The museum is located behind the Romanesque church, near the Merovingian necropolis.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | Self-guided visit. Guided tours of about 1 hour are offered on certain dates by the tourist office (for example Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 15:00). Rates for the guided visit: €3.50 full price, €1 with the spa pass (pass curiste), €1.60 for children. |
