GISACUM, A GALLO-ROMAN TOWN
Archaeological site offering a permanent exhibition on the sanctuary city of Gisacum and Gallo-Roman civilization.
A must-see! Young and old alike will be enchanted by the remains on display here. This archaeological site presents the history and remains of a vast Gallo-Roman sanctuary city, named Gisacum. Today, the remains of the former public baths are showcased in a landscaped garden. A permanent exhibition presents the sanctuary city and Gallo-Roman civilization through models and objects found on the site.
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Opening time and information on GISACUM, A GALLO-ROMAN TOWN
Closed from November 15th to March 1st. March, October and November: 1:30 pm - 5 pm. April, May, June, September: 1:30 pm - 6 pm. July - August: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Free admission. Children welcome. Guided tours (themed). Gift store. Animations. Shows, events. See website for more information. Dogs must be kept on a leash.
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Nearly 2000 years ago, Gisacum was a Gallo-Roman agglomeration, organized around its great sanctuary dedicated to Apollo and Jupiter. For 200 years, archaeologists have been plunging into the past to discover all its secrets.
The interpretation centre
This old barn houses the permanent exhibition dedicated to Gisacum. Models, videos, plans and objects discovered during the excavation evoke the great ancient monuments (baths, temple, theatre), the daily life of the Gallo-Romans and the work of archaeologists.
The archaeological garden
This island of nature provides a green setting for the remains of the Gisacum baths. This original and educational presentation is accessible to the whole family (games booklet available at the reception).
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