Alesia, Archaeological site in Alise-Sainte-Reine, France
The MuséoParc Alésia displays extensive archaeological remains and reconstructions of ancient fortifications across multiple levels of the hillside settlement.
The site marks the location of the decisive 52 BCE battle where Julius Caesar defeated the Gallic forces led by Vercingetorix, ending Gallic independence.
A monumental bronze statue of Vercingetorix, commissioned by Napoleon III in 1865, stands 6.60 meters tall at the entrance of the archaeological complex.
The interpretation center provides multilingual guided tours, interactive exhibits, and educational workshops from February through November, with varied seasonal hours.
The site preserves both the Roman siege works and the Gallic fortifications, offering visitors physical evidence of ancient military engineering techniques.
Location: Alise-Sainte-Reine
Location: Gallia Lugdunensis
GPS coordinates: 47.53917,4.50056
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03
This collection presents historical sites across France that lie away from the usual tourist routes. From medieval fortifications to Roman structures, these locations provide direct access to different periods of French history. The selection includes fortified towers, amphitheatres, Celtic temples and prehistoric sites. The sites featured include Roman theatres such as the one in Orange, medieval castles in Auvergne, Gallo-Roman temples in the Pyrenees and Palaeolithic caves in the Dordogne. Each location documents specific aspects of the past, whether through architectural remains, cave paintings or archaeological finds. These sites allow visitors to explore French history from prehistory through the Roman occupation to the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The locations are spread across different regions and are often less crowded than the well-known monuments, allowing for quieter visits.
Château de Bussy-Rabutin
3 km
Vercingetorix Monument
751 m
Muséoparc d'Alésia
2.4 km
Flavigny Abbey
3.8 km
Abbaye Saint-Joseph de Clairval
3.9 km
Château de Venarey-les-Laumes
3.5 km
Jardin botanique textile
3.8 km
Église Saint-Léger d'Alise-Sainte-Reine
486 m
Château de Ménétreux
3.8 km
Porte du Val
3.6 km
Église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul de Grésigny-Sainte-Reine
2 km
Chapelle Sainte-Reine d'Alise-Sainte-Reine
1 km
Portrait of Roger de Rabutin
3 km
The Visitation
3 km
Hôpital Sainte-Reine d'Alise-Sainte-Reine
1.1 km
Venarey-les-Laumes Pont des Romains
3.4 km
Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc
587 m
Abbatiale Saint-Pierre de Flavigny-sur-Ozerain
3.8 km
Église Sainte-Chantal de Venarey-les-Laumes
2.8 km
Église Saint-Valentin de Ménétreux-le-Pitois
3.2 km
Gallo-Roman Theatre of Alesia
113 m
Chapelle du Château de Bussy-Rabutin
3 km
Chapelle de l'hôpital Sainte-Reine d'Alise-Sainte-Reine
1.1 km
Painted decoration of the Motto's Room of the Bussy-Rabutin Castle
3 km
Maison, rue de l'Église
3.8 km
Maison Buret
3.8 km
Croix d'Alise-Sainte-Reine
495 m
Maison des Écuyers
3.7 kmReviews
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