Archaeological sites in Burgundy

Burgundy's Archaeological Treasures

Burgundy’s landscape preserves a dense timeline of human history, from the Paleolithic cave paintings of Arcy-sur-Cure to the Gallic strongholds of Bibracte and Alesia. This collection features significant Neolithic megaliths, such as the dolmens of Trainel and the menhirs of Broye, alongside Gallo-Roman villa remains and medieval castle ruins. These sites offer insight into the region's evolution from prehistoric settlements and the Roman conquest to the strategic fortifications of the Middle Ages.

Burgundy's Archaeological Treasures — Map

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Alesia archeological excavations

The Battle of Alesia or siege of Alesia was the climactic military engagement of the Gallic Wars, fought around the Gallic oppidum of…

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Bibracte

Bibracte, a Gallic oppidum or fortified settlement, was the capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul.

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Château de Montfort

The Château de Montfort is a castle in the French commune of Montigny-Montfort in the Côte-d'Or département, part of the Burgundy region.

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Château de Commune

Ruined medieval castle located in Martigny-le-Comte, Saône-et-Loire.

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Château de Passy-les-Tours

The Château de Passy-les-Tours is a ruined castle in the commune of Varennes-lès-Narcy in the Nièvre département of France.

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Château de Chandioux (ruines)

Ruins of a medieval castle located in the Nièvre department.

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Château des comtes de Nevers

Ruins of the former residence of the Counts of Nevers.

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Monolithes de Broye

A group of four Neolithic funerary steles, also known as the Pierres aux Saints, located in the Saône-et-Loire department.

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Menhir de la Pierre Pointue

A prehistoric standing stone, also known as Pierre Pointe, located in Montacher-Villegardin.

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Motte castrale des Maitres-Jean

Remains of a medieval motte-and-bailey fortification situated in Gannay-sur-Loire.

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Villa gallo-romaine des Tuillières (vestiges)

Archaeological remains of a Roman-era rural estate.

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Grande Grotte d'Arcy

A major prehistoric site featuring some of the world's oldest cave paintings, dating back to the Gravettian period.

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Grotte de l'Hyène

One of the prehistoric caves in the Arcy-sur-Cure complex, known for its archaeological deposits.

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Grotte du Cheval

A cave within the Arcy-sur-Cure archaeological site, noted for its prehistoric engravings.

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Abri du Lagopède

A prehistoric rock shelter in the Arcy-sur-Cure complex, named after the remains of willow ptarmigan found during excavations.

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Gisement Préhistorique

An archaeological site in Sermoyer containing evidence of prehistoric human occupation.

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Grand et petit dolmens de Trainel

Two Neolithic stone burial chambers located within the forest of Trainel.

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Dolmen de Lancy

A Neolithic dolmen situated in a clearing within the forest of Lancy.

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Menhir des Rivaux

A prehistoric standing stone located on a slope south of Égriselles-le-Bocage.

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