Archeosite and Museum in Aubechies
open sky archaeological park
from neolithic to the gallo-roman period

From April 2013, the Aubechies- Beloeil Archéosite and Museum will welcome a new space about the (current,common,usual)ancient faiths and beliefs practised before the Christian era: Space Léonce Demarez, dedicated to the founder of the site.

Located in a partly reconstructed gallery of the Gallo-Roman sanctuary in Blicquy, this future exhibition centre will offer the visitors an original and innovative vision . Under the form of five medium-sized rooms and two smaller ones in a 170 m2 area

This space’s mission is to present and preserve at best permanent collections, which are the result of intensive research carried out on the Sanctuary site since 1978.

Thanks to a high quality set design( reconstructions,audiovisual equipment ,showcases, educational panels, etc…), the main pieces of the collection - more than 700 pieces - will be exhibited.These main items will be selected on the basis of their aesthetic,historical or archeological properties.Among original aerchological items, several quality facsimiles will be set off to advantage (Gundestrup cauldron, Frasnes Torque, God of Bouray,Manching tree,etc ….).

An important aspect will be discussed around the ancient temples and specific burial modes of Gallic and Roman periods. Various educational and scientific models from the recent archaeological data research data, mainly from Northern Gaul, will reproduce them on a smaller scale.

Reconstructing the history, the rites and explaining them, such will be the mission of this museum dedicated to ancient faiths and beliefs.

The Aubechies Archeosite offers you to organize your professional events such as seminars, conferences, meetings or banquets in its prestigious Gallo-Roman villa. You can welcome your guests in the oecus (ceremonial room) or in the adjoining room (depending on the guest’s number). The rooms are decorated with Roman frescoes and mosaics. The furniture is antique replicas.

This site also provides an exceptional opportunity to discover the flavours of the past: several Roman menus are available. A contemporary cold buffet is also available. We propose formulas without drinks, with or without service. Feel free to contact us for more information.

ArchéoPass is an archaeological institutions' network created in 2005 to offer you the guarantee of a quality service, the pleasure of learning and sharing emotion.
Actually, there are 30 museum members of this network where you can use an advantages card.

You'll receive an ArchéoPass after the payment of a full price ticket at one of the network's members. With this card, a 20% minimum discount will be granted on the individual fee for maximum 4 persons.

Don’t hesitate to ask your ArchéoPass Advantage Card at the reception of the Archéosite.