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Vesunna, Gallo-Roman Museum of Périgueux

20 Rue 26ème Régiment d'Infanterie, Périgueux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Description

Vesunna is a museum developed around a Gallo Roman house discovered in the city of Périgueux in 1959. The "domus of Vésone" dates from around the 2nd century AD and the ruins are now protected by a glass museum designed by architect Jean Nouvel. The collection includes artefacts discovered in the Dordogne area and a model of the domus / house.

Access & Transport

The museum is near the center of the city and a 5mins walk from the train station. From Bordeaux, it is a 1h10min train ride (direct on regional lines headed to Limoges) or a 1h30mins 120kms drive going through Libourne on the N89/A89. Bergerac is 45kms to the southwest (45mins drive) and Brive 80kms to the east (1h drive on the A89).

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining the museum with a visit of Periguex, including its Cathedral.

Meta review

Extremely positive reviews for this museum; visitors find it surprisingly interesting and are complimentary of the quality of the explanations (through the audio-guide) and the design by Jean Nouvel. There is a minority of visitors who did not find it immersive enough and could not quite "project" themselves to the Gallo-Roman era...

Environmental & Social

Some electricity consumption (lighting and heating/cooling) + purpose-built structure. The museum helps preserve the city's cultural and architectural heritage and educate visitors.

Conclusion

The Vesunna Gallo-Roman Museum is a well-executed project; it manages to enhance the ruins seamlessly blending with its surroundings - the design is almost worth a visit by itself. In terms of content, visitors should expect some interesting insights into life in the Roman times. Highly recommended if you are in Périgueux.

Key positive

Very educational

Centrally located and inexpensive entrance fees

Key negative

None

Suitability

Suitable for all ages Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility (there is a lift)

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Open 10h-19h in July & Aug. Annual closure the first 2 weeks of January

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Oct, 01

Season 1 / Period 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY09:30 - 12:30

WEDNESDAY09:30 - 12:30

THURSDAY09:30 - 12:30

FRIDAY09:30 - 12:30

SATURDAY10:00 - 12:30

SUNDAY10:00 - 12:30

Season 1 / Period 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY13:30 - 17:00

WEDNESDAY13:30 - 17:00

THURSDAY13:30 - 17:00

FRIDAY13:30 - 17:00

SATURDAY14:30 - 18:00

SUNDAY14:30 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Apr, 01

Season 2 / Period 1

MONDAY09:30 - 17:30

TUESDAY09:30 - 17:30

WEDNESDAY09:30 - 17:30

THURSDAY09:30 - 17:30

FRIDAY09:30 - 17:30

SATURDAY10:00 - 12:30

SUNDAY10:00 - 12:30

Season 2 / Period 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY -

THURSDAY -

FRIDAY -

SATURDAY14:30 - 18:00

SUNDAY14:30 - 18:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Group price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€6
5
Adult
25 - 64
€6
5
Teen & Young
18 - 24
€4
5
Child
3 - 17
€0
0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
0
Student price is 4 €. Additional 1 € for audio guide

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