Alésia
(Museums)
Address: MuséoParc Alésia 1, route des Trois Ormeaux
Postal code: 21150
City: Alise-Sainte-Reine
Telephone: 03.80.96.96.23
Website: https://www.alesia.com
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The Interpretation Centre
Built on the plain of Alésia, this building with symbolic architecture was designed by famous architect Bernard Tschumi. Its circular form evokes the siege of Alésia, the netting that clads the building provides a nod to the wooden fortifications used by the Romans, whilst the oblique columns of its atrium recall the chaos of the battle itself.
Inside, an educational trail built around archaeological discoveries and hypotheses that have been confirmed by scientists places Alésia firmly within the context of the War of the Gauls (from 58 to 51 B.C).
Thanks to an audio guide in 7 languages (French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese) available in adult and junior versions you can explore the background of the conflict and how the battle that pitched Vercingétorix against César unfolded :
- The conquests of the Roman army,
- The revolt by the Chieftains of Gaul,
- The clash of the two armies,
- The siege of Alésia and Caesar’s victory.
The significance of archaeological findings and the myths of the Gauls complete this trail.
The Gallo-Roman ruins
The Gallo-Roman ruins, situated just 3km from the Interpretation Centre, allow visitors to imagine what daily life was like for the people that settled here following the battle between Vercingétorix and Caesar. Strolling through the ancient streets thanks to a trail with commentary (in French, English, German and Dutch), you can explore the monumental centre made up of a sanctuary, a theatre and a forum enclosed by a basilica, a building known as the Ucuetis monument, an area of residential dwellings…
The statue of Vercingétorix
A hundred metres of so from the Gallo-Roman ruins, accessible on foot or by car, you can admire the monumental statue of Vercingétorix dating from 1865. 6.60 metres tall, this work in copper was commissioned by Napoleon III to mark the successful conclusion of the archaeological excavations undertaken at Alésia.
Contemporary analysis of this statue has revealed numerous anachronistic elements and a representation of the Gauls that has now been debunked by recent archaeological discoveries and a rereading of texts from Antiquity.
The statue is free to visit all year round.
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