Gergovie, Archaeological village in La Roche-Blanche, France
The village stands at the base of a limestone plateau 6 kilometers southwest of Clermont-Ferrand in the Puy-de-Dôme department of central France.
The settlement changed its name from Merdogne to Gergovie in 1865 following a petition to Emperor Napoleon III to reflect its connection to the Battle of Gergovia.
The Gergovia Museum presents archaeological artifacts, multimedia displays, and scale models that detail the confrontation between Vercingetorix and Julius Caesar.
The museum opens Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from January through December, offering guided tours of the archaeological sites and surrounding fortifications.
The village sits near the location where Gallic tribes under Vercingetorix achieved their only major victory against Julius Caesar's Roman legions in 52 BC.
Location: La Roche-Blanche
Address: Gergovie, 63670 La Roche-Blanche, France 63670 La Roche-Blanche
GPS coordinates: 45.71266,3.12551
Latest update: July 7, 2025 08:08
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