Musée Saint-Germain, Archaeological museum in Auxerre, France
The Saint-Germain Museum is an archaeological museum located in Auxerre that occupies three levels within a former abbey building from the Romanesque period. Its collection spans from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages, revealing how this region was inhabited and developed over thousands of years.
The building was originally a Benedictine monastery with origins reaching back to the 6th century. Today it preserves important finds including the Gariel Collection, which documents the history of Burgundy through coins and medals spanning multiple periods from ancient times onward.
The collection displays everyday objects from past eras: jewelry, tools, and weapons used by people during Roman and medieval times. All these items were found in the Auxerre region and show how communities lived and worked across centuries.
The museum receives visitors during regular opening hours that vary between seasons. It is best to check ahead to confirm when the building is open, as schedules shift between summer and winter periods.
The sacristy displays an exceptional Byzantine fabric that once served as a burial wrapping for the saint. This textile dating to the 11th century is one of the rarest items in the collection and reveals how important this site was for Christian pilgrims during medieval times.
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