Museum

Musée Archéologique de Civaux

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On the edges of the Vienne, Civaux has a remarkable set of remains from the Roman period and the beginning of Christianity.

Located in the heart of the village, the Archaeological Museum traces the rich past of Civaux, from prehistory to the end of the Middle Ages: an essential place to unravel the mysteries of the necropolis with a thousand sarcophagi and understand the early Christian and Merovingian site of Civaux.
Many archaeological objects and documents illustrate the millennial history of Civaux.

In a friendly setting, the museum invites young and old to immerse themselves in this heritage, through events, exhibitions, guided tours, game booklets, children's workshops, the treasure hunt "The Six Calves of gold" and the escape game "the fibula shooting"..

Audioguides (F, GB and SP) are available at the museum so you can explore all the sites at your own pace.

Practical information

French, English

The rates

Full price from 4€

Reduced rate (students and job seekers) from €2

Free (children under 12)

Group rate (museum rate with guided heritage tour) from 4€

Opening

open from April 6 to May 5, Tuesday to Sunday from 14:30 p.m. to 18 p.m. (closed May 1); from May 6 to June 30 Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 14:30 p.m. to 18 p.m., from July 1 to August 31, every day, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 19 p.m., from September 1 to October 18 and from November 4 to December 1 on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 14:30 p.m. to 18 p.m., from October 19 to November 3, Tuesday to Sunday from 14:30 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Opening possible outside these hours, on simple request.

Visit

Conditions of visit: Self-guided tour, Guided tour, Guided tour by appointment only
Languages ​​spoken for the visit: French, English

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Further information

Location: In the countryside, Near a national road, By the lake or body of water, In the village
Museum themes: Archaeology, History, Children's Museum
Type of additional equipment: Guided tour of town, village
Services : Shop, Games area, Wifi
Facilities: Accessible by stroller, Auditorium, Bar cafeteria tea room, Coach parking, Screening room, Public toilets
Activity: Specific thematic animation, Workshop for adults, Workshop for children, Conferences, Temporary exhibitions
Payment Methods: Payment cards, Bank and postal cheques, Cash, Bank transfer
Address
Archaeological Museum of Civaux
30 Place de Gomelange
86320 CIVIL

An activity "Expériences Famille" is available here

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