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, German, English

Opening

Open from April 4 to November 30, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 14:30 pm to 18 pm. During the Easter and All Saints' Day holidays: open Tuesday to Sunday. During the summer, from July 1 to August 30: the museum will be open every day from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 14 pm to 19 pm. During the winter: there are no dedicated reception desks, but the museum team is available for visits, guided tours, and educational activities.

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
Musée Archéologique de Civaux
30 Place de Gomelange
86320 CIVAUX
Visit the ARVA reporting website
musee.civaux@orange.fr +33 5 49 48 34 61

An activity "Expériences Famille" is available here

Investigation and Escape game

Marina's Treasure

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