On October 19, 2019, the Archaeological Museum of the Battle of Gergovie succeeded the Maison de Gergovie with the ambition of inserting itself among the emblematic French sites dedicated to Gallic history, together with Alésia and Bibracte.
Three years later, and despite the health crisis which has interrupted the momentum begun with the opening to the public, the Gergovie museum is one of the most visited museums in the Puy-de-Dôme. It has just passed the milestone of 100,000 visitors, of which almost 45,000 in 2022. In particular, 70% of these visitors come from beyond Puy-de-Dôme.
What we see there
In addition to its modern museography and exceptional location on the Gergovie plateau, a veritable belvedere over the Auvergne, the museum attracts visitors with its programming, especially around its temporary exhibitions “Vercingétorix: a hero, a hundred faces? in 2021-2022 and “César in Gergovie” in 2022-2023.
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More than a visit, the museum offers a lively and interactive journey. The space combines graphics, models, archaeological and multimedia objects, culminating in an audiovisual room that immerses the visitor in the Battle during which the Gauls defeated the Romans.
During the school holidays, the museum is open every day, from 13:00 to 18:00. Exceptional closure on December 25th and January 1st.
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The route also allows you to discover the history of the Gauls in Auvergne, as well as the geological origins of the Gergovie plateau and the landscapes that surround it, in particular the Chaîne des Puys and the Faille de Limagne classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
What do we do there
The museum has also created an offer of itineraries suitable for all audiences, in particular for school groups who benefit from workshops and guided tours that allow them to experience the work of archaeologists and the life of the Gauls first-hand.
The museum also offers guided tours of the Gergovie plateau and the archaeological sites of Corent and Gondola, in collaboration with the Department.
The prefiguration association of the development project of the Gergovie plateau and the Arvernes sites has just been created. The objective is to bring together the partners of the Gergovie Museum – Community of Mond’Averne, Clermont Auvergne Métropole, Department of Puy-de-Dôme, State and Region – to create a tourist and historical destination of Gallic civilization and Arverno.
Practical information
Gergovia Museum, in Roche-Blanche.? Open until 2 January, every day, from 13:00 to 18:00 (until 17:00 on 31 December) Closed on 25 December and 1 January. Temporary exhibition “Cesar in Gergovie”. Admission: €8; Reduced price: €6; 6-25 years, €5; under 6 years free. Admission: €5, fare: €3. Like. 04.73.60.16.93.
Bargoin Museum, in Clermont-Ferrand.? It contains a fabulous collection of Gallo-Roman objects including a monumental bronze foot discovered in 2006 on the site of the former Clermont-Ferrand bus station. This foot belonged to a bronze statue of between 2.70m and 3.50m in height. Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 2pm to 6pm Closed 25 December and 1 January. Admission: €5; RR: €3. Like. 04.43.76.25.50.
Henri Lecoq Museum, in Clermont-Ferrand, presents the exhibition “Reptiles and amphibians”. Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 1pm to 6pm Closed 25 December and 1 January. Admission: €5; RR: €3. Like. 04.43.76.25.60.
