Site archéologique de La Graufesenque
Major site of Gallo-Roman potters at Millau, where sigillata ceramics were made in the 1st century; free entry, visits in season.
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About the museum
The La Graufesenque site is in Millau, near the confluence of the Tarn and the Dourbie. In Roman times, large quantities of sigillata ceramics were made here: red tableware distributed throughout the Roman Empire. The site was occupied from the Gallic period until around the 2nd century and is reported to have employed close to 600 potters.
Excavations began in the 19th century and continued throughout the 20th, notably with the major campaigns of 1901 to 1906, then work in the 1950s and from 1975 onward. Part of the remains is listed (inscrit), and another part is classified as a historic monument (classé).
The site is managed together with the Musée de Millau et des Grands Causses (MuMiG), which keeps and displays some of the finds. Visitors can see remains of sanctuaries, kilns, workshops and warehouses, as well as a drainage network.
Highlights
- Former Gallo-Roman potters' quarter that produced sigillata ceramics
- Remains of kilns, workshops, warehouses and sanctuaries
- Free entry except during the Journées de l'Antique
- Managed together with the Musée de Millau et des Grands Causses (MuMiG)
- Operated by
- Ville de Millau (MuMiG)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Journées de l'Antique, admission (over 18) | €3.50Free for under 18s. |
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Entry to the site is free. Only the Journées de l'Antique are paid events.
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Groups must book outside the public opening period (phone 05 65 60 11 37). |
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