Montcaret Museums / Arts and Insdustrial Heritage in Montcaret

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Opens Sunday at 10:00 am

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Useful information

Location : In the countryside

Province : Purple Périgord

Services

  • Disable access
  • Dutch spoken
  • English spoken
  • German spoken
  • Groups
  • Italian spoken
  • Open all year round
  • Spanish spoken
  • English
    • VILLA GALLO-ROMAINE DE MONTCARET, A HISTORIC MONUMENT TO VISIT IN GIRONDE


      Take a trip back in time at the Gallo-Roman villa of Montcaret, located between Libourne and Bergerac. Open all year round, this archaeological site, rich in remains dating from the 1st to 5th centuries and mosaic pavements, offers a fascinating cultural stroll. 


      Discovered in 1827, part of the site is open-air, and you can follow a circuit that takes you to the seigniorial villa and its various sections, including the great ceremonial hall, the large outdoor garden and the important thermal wing. Take the time to admire the magnificent architectural decoration and the construction of the Gallo-Roman Villa of Montcaret, based on ancient models, and you'll be amazed by the charm and richness of the place. 


      Whether you prefer a self-guided tour with booklet and podcasts, a guided tour or a family event with workshops, choose the option you prefer and let us guide you.


      • June to September, 9:30am to 12:45pm and 2pm to 6pm.
      • October to May 10am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 5:30pm.
      • Ticket office closes 45min before show time.
      • Closed on Mondays.
      • Closed on January 1, May 1, November 1, November 11 and December 25.


      Prices : 

      • Individual ticket €5
      • Free for children under 26
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Traveller Reviews Montcaret

4.3 sur 5 222 reviews

  • P PAC

    1 sur 5 Reviews posted by P PAC on 15/02/2024

    Website clearly states opening times but I arrived on Thursday 15th February 2024 at 10:30 to find place is closed. French gardener says closed on Thursday - Thankyou for a wasted journey and kindly update your website !!

  • Nicholas Kinder

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Nicholas Kinder on 09/05/2017

    If you are interested in the Gallo Romans then this is a must visit site. Ruins of a vast villa with baths, heating system and some impressive mosaics. A mediaeval church is built on part of the site, the monks used stone from the villa.

  • Bème

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Bème on 03/08/2023

    Very well documented late Roman villa ruins with interesting mosaics. Quiet village for a relaxing experience

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Address

1 Rue des Anciennes Postes,
24230 Montcaret

Contacts

Phone : 05 53 58 50 18

GPS coordinates

44° 51'30.36"N, 0° 3'49.7"E

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