Villa romaine du Prieuré, Archaeological site in Pully, Switzerland
Villa romaine du Prieuré is an archaeological site in Pully, Switzerland, that preserves the remains of a Roman villa. The site features exposed foundations, mosaic fragments, and a small on-site museum displaying artifacts found during excavations.
The villa was built during the Roman period and was later abandoned. It was rediscovered in the 20th century, and excavations revealed its layout and decoration.
The name Prieuré comes from a priory that once stood nearby, and the site is now a local spot where school groups and families come to learn about Roman life. The small museum often displays objects found in the ground, giving a direct link to the past.
The site is best visited on foot, with paths that are partly uneven, so sturdy shoes are recommended. Informational panels are placed around the ruins, and the small museum provides context for what you see outside.
The site is one of the few places in the region where you can see Roman mosaic floors in their original setting. The museum also holds a scale model that helps visualize the villa as it once looked.
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