MuséoParc Alésia

About the museum

MuséoParc Alésia is located in Alise-Sainte-Reine, in the Côte-d’Or department, on the plateau long identified with the oppidum of Alesia, where the Roman army of Julius Caesar defeated the Gauls led by Vercingetorix in 52 BC. A monumental statue of Vercingetorix, erected in 1865 under Napoleon III, recalls the first archaeological research carried out on the site.

The interpretation centre, a large circular building clad in wood and designed by architect Bernard Tschumi, opened to the public in March 2012. The Côte-d’Or department owns it, and its management has been entrusted to a local public company. The permanent display was completely renewed in 2021.

The museum presents more than 600 objects, from prehistory to the present day, in an interactive exhibition devoted to the conquest of Gaul, the siege of Alesia and the memory of this event. A few kilometres away, the remains of the Gallo-Roman town that grew up after the Gallic defeat can be visited with the same ticket; augmented reality brings the fortifications on the Roman side back to life there.

Highlights

• Circular wooden building designed by Bernard Tschumi
• Interactive permanent exhibition of more than 600 objects
• Remains of the Gallo-Roman town of Alesia
• Augmented reality on the Roman fortifications and a sound show on the Gallic side
• Monumental statue of Vercingetorix from 1865

Permanent exhibitions

• Parcours permanent du MuséoParc – Interactive exhibition of more than 600 objects, from prehistory to the present, devoted to the conquest of Gaul and the battle of Alesia.
• Vestiges gallo-romains d'Alésia – Archaeological site of the Gallo-Roman town that developed after Vercingetorix’s defeat, visited with the same ticket.

Founded

2012

Operated by

Département de la Côte-d'Or (gestion par une société publique locale)

Admission & discounts

The ticket gives access to the museum and the Gallo-Roman remains. Free admission is also available to residents of Alise-Sainte-Reine, holders of an ICOM card and certain culture and tourism professionals. Partner rates are available for visitors to several neighbouring Burgundy sites; with a TER train ticket to Les Laumes-Alésia station dated less than 48 hours earlier, entry is at the reduced rate. Payment on site by card, cheque, cash or Chèques-Vacances.

Accessibility

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

“Tourisme & Handicap” state label since 2018. Wheelchairs and seated walking sticks are available at reception at the museum and at the remains; all areas of the museum are accessible with a pushchair. The auditorium is not labelled. The education service can offer adapted visits for small groups, on quote.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Stroller-friendly
• Baby changing facilities

During school holidays, workshops are included in the ticket, such as building an Alesia model in LEGO® (from age 7) or activities around a reconstructed Roman meal; registration takes place on site on the same day. Baby area with a changing table on the ground floor of the museum and a changing table at the reception of the remains.

Getting there & parking

About one hour from Dijon via the A6 or A38 (D980 or D905 towards Venarey-les-Laumes / Alise-Sainte-Reine). The museum and the remains are 3 km apart, with a steep climb by bike; bike parking and a repair station at the museum.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant
• Museum shop
• Lockers
• Wi-Fi

Restaurant on site and bookshop-boutique; lockers at the museum reception (not at the remains). Free Wi-Fi (network “WIFI BOURGOGNE”) in the museum.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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