Musée Bargoin, Archaeological museum in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
The Musée Bargoin contains two main sections: an archaeological department with regional artifacts and a textile department featuring international collections from 18th to 21st centuries.
The museum opened its doors on October 11, 1903, in a neoclassical building and received the distinguished 'Musée de France' designation in February 2003.
The archaeological section presents artifacts from prehistoric, protohistoric, and Gallo-Roman periods, focusing on the development of Arverne territory through objects and materials.
The museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 and Sundays from 14:00 to 18:00, with admission prices of 5 euros for adults and 3 euros for reduced rates.
The museum exhibits exceptional stone plaques from the Sources des Roches sanctuary, representing some of the most significant archaeological findings in European collections.
Location: Clermont-Ferrand
Inception: October 11, 1903
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Operator: Ville de Clermont-Ferrand
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-12:00,13:00-17:00; Sunday 14:00-19:00
GPS coordinates: 45.77396,3.08729
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
Clermont-Ferrand is distinguished by its dark volcanic stone architecture and its close proximity to the Chaîne des Puys. The religious heritage includes the Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port, an outstanding example of 12th-century Auvergnat Romanesque art, and the Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral, a Gothic building constructed from volcanic stone. The Place de Jaude serves as the hub of city life, lined with historic buildings and shops. The city hosts several museum institutions that explore local and industrial history. The Roger-Quilliot Museum of Art is housed in a former Ursuline convent and displays works from the 14th to the 20th century, while L'Aventure Michelin traces the evolution of the tire industry since 1889. Lecoq Garden covers 12 acres of green space in the city center. A few kilometers away, the Regional Natural Park of the Volcans d'Auvergne spans nearly 1,500 square miles and offers access to the Puy de Dôme, a volcano rising to 4,785 feet (1465 meters), and Puy Pariou, which reaches 3,960 feet (1209 meters) in altitude.
Clermont-Ferrand sits at the edge of a volcanic landscape in the Massif Central, offering a mix of geological formations, medieval architecture and urban spaces for photographers. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, built from black volcanic stone, rises above the historic center, while Puy de Dôme, a 4,800-foot (1,465-meter) dormant volcano, shapes the surrounding terrain. The city combines industrial history with architectural heritage, from the Romanesque design of the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Port to modern facilities like the Michelin Museum. The city center preserves its medieval street pattern in neighborhoods like Rue des Gras and Rue du Port, where dark stone buildings line narrow lanes. Place de Jaude forms the main square, featuring the equestrian statue of Vercingetorix and the Renaissance-era Fountain of Amboise. Parks such as Jardin Lecoq and Parc Montjuzet provide green spaces within the city, while cultural institutions like the Musée d'art Roger-Quilliot and Centre de Photographie Fontfreyde display contemporary and historical collections. The surrounding area includes several volcanic cones, among them Puy de la Vache, as well as the Chemin du Volcan hiking trail and the remains of the Gallo-Roman Temple of Mercury atop Puy de Dôme.
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