Ticket for the Gallo-Roman villa at Montcaret (24)

Museums & monuments

Ticket for the Gallo-Roman villa at Montcaret (24)

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Villa gallo-romaine de Montcaret

Montcaret (24)

2 hours
Up to 5 people

Instant booking

You can cancel free of charge up to 48h before the date of the activity.

Activity description :

Halfway between Saint-Emilion and Bergerac, stop off at the foot of the Romanesque church in the heart of the village of Montcaret. Discover the remains of a 4th-5th century villa used as a quarry for the construction of the parish church. Classified as a historic monument, this rural aristocratic residence is centered on a large interior garden. The interest of this site stems from the quality and extent of the mosaic pavements that adorned the floors of the ceremonial rooms.

Bonus of the visit :

Seigniorial residence typical of the elite of theRoman Empire
Magnificent 60 m² multi-lobed room and private baths
Major archaeological site in Aquitaine

Opening hours:

Open all year round, but not every day
June to September: 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays
October to May: 10am-12.30pm and 2pm-5.30pm Tuesday to Sunday
Last access to the monument 45 minutes before closing time
Exceptional closures on January 1, Easter Monday, May 1, November 1 and 11 and December 25

Conditions of use :

Admission with tickets, on mobile or paper, on the day of the visit

Prices

Admission ticket

Price / person - From age 18 or 26 for EU citizens

€5

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Location

Address:
1 Rue des Anciennes Postes, 24230 Montcaret

How to get there :
- By car: 25 min from Saint-Emilion via D936
- By car: 1h15 from Bordeaux via N89

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How to use your ticket :

Admission on presentation of purchased tickets
E-tickets accepted

Opening hours:

Open all year round but not every day
Between June and September: 9:30am-12:45pm and 2pm-6pm between Tuesday and Sunday
Between October and May: 10am-12.30pm and 2pm-5.30pm Tuesday to Sunday
Last admission to the monument 45 minutes before closing time
Exceptional closures on January 1, Easter Monday, May 1, November 1 and 11 and December 25.

Further information

Coach parking 200m away, free of charge
Recommended length of visit: 1h
Free tour brochure (available in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian and Spanish)
Interpretation panels
Exhibition room
Bookshop
Dogs not allowed except guide or assistance dogs
Free admission for under-18s and under-26s (nationals of European Union countries and regular non-European residents of France)
Free admission every first Sunday of the month, from November to March inclusive
Free admission for all during the European Heritage Days, on the 3rd weekend of September (September 21 and 22, 2024).

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Ticket for the Gallo-Roman villa at Montcaret (24)

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