Le Village Gaulois - L'Archéosite A unique park where Gallic history and craftsmanship come to life in Rieux Volvestre

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Tuesday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Wednesday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Thursday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Friday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Saturday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Sunday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm

Opens at 02:00 pm

Useful information

Location : In the countryside

Province : Haute Garonne - Volvestre

Services

  • Bar
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Credit card accepted
  • Disable access
  • Dutch spoken
  • English spoken
  • Entertainment
  • German spoken
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • Parking
  • Pets welcome
  • Restaurant
  • Spanish spoken
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • An ecomuseum, archaeological park, and cultural park, the Gallic Village is unclassifiable. From the origins of the project, its construction, through its operation, to its opening, nothing about this place is ordinary; everything here is different and far from the beaten track.

      Throughout the tour, explanatory desks allow you to better understand the place, the period, and the craftsmanship.

      Craftsmen bring this place to life, perfectly illustrating, with passion, the skills of the jeweler, the dexterity of the coppersmith and, depending on the day, weaving, blacksmithing and basketry. This village leaves us a cultural message often considered minor. Yet this Gallic art that we inevitably find through craftsmanship is infinitely developed and unique.

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Traveller Reviews Le Village Gaulois - L'Archéosite

4.3 sur 5 897 reviews

  • Aurélie Rugo-Viguet

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Aurélie Rugo-Viguet on 18/08/2025

    We had a great day. The speakers were very interested. The only downside: the visit to the Roman camp. There wasn't a single spot in the shade in 35°C heat!!!!!

  • Fufu Fur

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Fufu Fur on 17/08/2025

  • Doriane Giorda

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Doriane Giorda on 16/08/2025

    A dazzling afternoon began, like a parenthesis outside of time. The archaeosite, vibrant with life, led us between workshops and discoveries, where each demonstration was enlivened by humor and enthusiasm. The numerous artisans offered us much more than technical skills: true fragments of stories, shared with passion. Under the oppressive heat, the heatwave seemed to want to impose itself, but at each activity, a shaded bench welcomed us like a welcome rest stop at the heart of this journey. And, as hammers, stories, and discoveries resonated, we found ourselves dreaming: what if, for a moment, we too could become Gallic artisans? I highly recommend this site!

Traveller Reviews Le Village Gaulois - L'Archéosite

4.1 sur 5 249 reviews

  • "Nice walk through tradition"

    3 / 5 Reviews posted by SotosGeo (Dublin, Ireland) on 05/07/2023

    Plenty of parking spaces on site. Exploring the place will take from 40-90 minutes. There is an English audio guide available. There is a shop with local products. On the downside there were no...

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  • "Beautiful, interesting and worth a visit"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Anders L (Zumaia, Spain) on 19/04/2022

    Beautifully read created village. Interesting and fun for the whole family, with interactive activities for kids and live reenactments.

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  • "Great visit - so much to learn!"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by La P (St Rémy de Provence) on 26/04/2016

    Had a great family visit. The guides are extremely well informed and the demonstrations are fascinating. Overall a really good activity to learn about life long ago. Be careful to make sure you can...

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Address

3657 route de Saint Julien
31310 Rieux Volvestre

GPS coordinates

43° 14'28.32"N, 1° 9'18.39"E

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