Alésia

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It is at Alise-Sainte-Reine that was discovered a Gallo-Roman site Alésia. 52 years BC, this site was the place where the battle between Julius Ceasar and Vercingétorix took place. Lengthy archaeological searches uncovered a Gallo-Roman city at the top of the plateau. A wealth of remains were unearthed such as a basilica, theatre, temple, forum, houses and whole districts.

On the hill dominating the village of Alise-Sainte-Reine, an imposing statue of Vercingétorix was erected at the request of the emperor Napoleon III.

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The MuséoParc Alésia:

On site Archaeological Alesia great cultural equipment and touristic is construction: MuséoParc Alésia. He will compound a Centre interpretive (opening March 2012) Fairway Discovery and a Museum archaeological (openings subsequent). Immerse yourself in history and discover the secrets of the battle of Alesia. 2064 years after victory Caesar Vercingetorix you live an emotional experience and sensations. The staging of the Interpretation Centre is based on interactivity, magnificent scenery and 3D reconstructions. Glasses to watch a multimedia landscape and scenes of daily life during the siege, kiosks scattered along the route, fresco advancing armies, panoramic terrace ... and reconstructions of Roman fortifications size!

Address: MuséoParc Alésia - Box Postale 49-21150 Alise Ste Queen.

Learn more site archaeological vestiges city Gallo-Roman and on MuséoParc Alésia: Tel. : +33 3 80 96 96 23 - Email: contact@alesia.com

www.alesia.com

MuséoParc Alesia

Aerial view of Alesia (Credit: D. Fouilloux - MRW Zeppelin Burgundy)

Statue of Vercingetorix (Photo credit: T. Clarity - Balloïde Photo)

Future MuséoParc Alesia (Photo credit: B. Tschumi Architects - Graphic Lecarpentier)

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