Museums, archeological sites to be visited in the Dordogne Périgord, |
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the center of the antique city of Périgueux,
near the Tower of Vesone and next to the Roman lower-empire ramparts, the museum designed by the famous international architect Jean Nouvel protects and displays all remains
of a major Gallo-Roman villa with beautiful wall paintings: the domus of Vésone.
Vesunna, the antique Perigueux city founded in 16 before Christ, is the most renown Gallo-Roman city in Aquitaine. In the ground adjoining the Tower of Vesone, the heart of the great temple, the walls of a very big house called "Domus of Vesone" were discovered in 1959. This site rapidly became famous due to its size (approx. 4000 sqm), to the height of the walls (approx. 1 m) and to its exceptional wall paintings. |
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The domus is the main point of attraction in the museum. When you enter the building, you can enjoy a spectacular view onto the remains. The exhibition is permanent and organized
in the form of two mezzanine dominating the Gallo-Roman site. You can also walk above the remains thanks to wood bridges, which makes it possible and comfortable for all to discover
the site.
 The most beautiful collections are displayed within two different tours. "City and public life" : the city, its inhabitants, the major monuments, the architectural decoration, the world of the dead, the religion, the economic exchanges. "House and private life" : the building and the evolution of the house, the bath and the making-up, the meals, the heating, wall paintings... Accessible to disabled persons. Very complete "Gallo-Roman" shop. Free or guided tour. |
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