Musée archéologique de la bataille de Gergovie

Over het museum

The Gergovie museum opened its doors in October 2019 on the Gergovie plateau, near Clermont-Ferrand. It belongs to the public interest group “Gergovie, Cité des Gaulois”, which brings together the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, the Puy-de-Dôme Department, Mond’Arverne Communauté, Clermont Auvergne Métropole and the commune of La Roche-Blanche. Its mission is to protect and promote the Arvernian archaeological sites of Gergovie, Corent and Gondole, as well as Caesar’s camps.

The building, designed by architect Jean-Paul Reuillard, covers 1,200 m², including 600 m² of permanent exhibition. More than 250 archaeological objects and remains are presented with models, graphic supports and multimedia. The route covers the Gallic War and the battle of Gergovie, the history of the Arvernian people and their oppida, the archaeology of the plateau and the landscapes of Auvergne. An audiovisual room brings the battle back to life, and terraces offer a panoramic view over the Limagne plain, the Chaîne des Puys and the Sancy massif.

In 52 BC, Caesar besieged Gergovie, the fortified capital of the Arverni led by Vercingetorix. He was repulsed after suffering heavy losses, an episode that the only surviving account, Caesar’s Gallic War, presents from the Roman side. Excavations carried out on the plateau since the 19th century, and resumed more recently, make it possible to nuance this account, notably thanks to the discovery in 2015 of a large paved surface from the 1st century BC. The museum also offers guided tours on the plateau.

Hoogtepunten

• Immersive audiovisual room on the battle of Gergovie
• More than 250 archaeological objects and remains
• Arvernian vases with motifs rare in Europe
• Models of the plateau and the Arvernian sites
• Panoramic terraces over the Limagne, the Chaîne des Puys and the Sancy
• Guided tours on the Gergovie plateau

Vaste collectie

• Exposition permanente : la bataille de Gergovie et le monde arverne – Five themes: the Gaulish history of the plateau, the battle, the Arverni, the archaeology of Gergovie and the landscapes of Auvergne, with an audiovisual room and a panoramic view.

Opgericht

2019

Beheerder

GIP « Gergovie, Cité des Gaulois »

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

Rates valid from February 7, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Pass Culture, Pass’Région, ClermontPass and Pass Terra Volcana accepted. Online booking recommended.

Toegankelijkheid

• Rolstoeltoegankelijk
• Lift
• Aangepast toilet
• Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats
• Hulphonden welkom
• Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten
• Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
• Informatie in eenvoudige taal
• Audiodescriptie

The building and panoramic terraces are wheelchair-accessible; the lift serves all three levels and has voice guidance and raised buttons. Loan of three wheelchairs and seat canes, magnifiers, tablets with videos in French Sign Language, and large-print, Braille and raised-print booklets. Induction loop at reception, subtitled audiovisuals, a guide and visit booklet in easy-read French (FALC), an audio-described tour to download. The gravel and grass paths of the plateau are not suitable, and outdoor guided tours are not yet suitable for wheelchairs. One reserved space in front of the building and two spaces in each of car parks P2 and P3. The museum is working towards the “Tourisme et Handicap” label and was certified in 2026 by the association Les Lieux Racontent for visual, psychological, motor and hearing disabilities.

Kinderen & gezin

Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen

• Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops
• Speurtocht, doeboekje of kinderaudiotour

Activity booklet for children at €1, the “Toussaint gauloise” holiday programme, workshops for school groups (Gaulish clothing, warrior equipment, coins), and a visit adapted for younger children. The shop offers games and books for children.

Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

The museum is 15 km from Clermont-Ferrand: A75 exit 4, then follow “Gergovie et sites arvernes” and “Plateau de Gergovie” via La Roche-Blanche, Chanonat and Opme. The road through the village of Gergovie is closed to large vehicles such as motorhomes. Three bicycle racks are located between car park P3 and the museum.

Service & horeca

• Museumwinkel
• Kluisjes

Bookshop selling books, postcards, souvenirs, regional products and children’s items. A key locker unit is available on request at reception. Toilets on level -1. Gift vouchers available at reception.

Evenementen & zaalverhuur

Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd.

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